I mean, it's nice I guess to see Hagler get some love here but wow, some of the comments in this thread are facepalm material.
This thread is distressing.
You also seem to be glossing over the fact that I'm picking Hagler to win here. But no way, no how is this easy.
Very serious. Go watch some video. Watch how Vito pressured him in a far less effective manner than Jake was known for. Now you can start...
Oh FFS........
Well, many agree Jake was robbed in at least one other in the series. And if you've seen the sixth fight you already know what a tough time Ray...
Hagler, but it's a close decision.
I remember scoring that one 8-4 for Starling myself, but also remember it being kind of tedious.
Bobby Chacon wiping his face repeatedly during fights with his open glove.
Oh, he's an #$%hole, no question. But he's OUR $#% hole if that makes any sense. I went to school with a couple of his sisters. I always joke...
I honestly can't remember how I scored it, to be honest. I should get to that this weekend. Good fight though, for sure. We're still proud of...
There's also something appealing about the Everyman who makes it big by means of his own grit. I don't really need every fighter to display ATG...
You're right about Gatti, the Gamache debacle is unsettling but the rules in place allowed for that to happen, stupid as it is. As to Paz, I'd...
I suppose. That's at least part of the reason I don't like Paz or Czyz. But I do feel he earned his keep more than those two. I keep harping...
Never understand why some here have this hatred of Gatti. Unlike a Czyz or Pazienza, he actually beat some good fighters, and even in defeat...