Bernard Hopkins vs Marvin Hagler - One Last Time

I say Hopkins fares reasonably well early on with movement, but eventually Hagler solves his style. Marvin's relentless pressure, coupled with slipping and countering, eventually grinds X down, mid-late rounds.

 

Anybody thinks Bhop as much as i respect him beats Marv at middle needs their head examined! People come with overly simplistic **** when it comes to marv. Can we just realise we are talking about the most consunmate and complete boxer of his generations. Near top marks in all areas of the sport.
No he wouldnt kill and steam roller Bhop like some wild beast as people like to paint him. He would out box Bhop ultimately. Marv would start othodox for this one and look to go jab for jab with Bhop. Marvs jab was imperious , better than Bhops.... close opening rounds but marv ahead and crucially been able to do some good slowing down work by attacking bhop to the body. Then i think, funnily enough even thong bhop is a master with southpaws, Marv finishes this off by going southpaw in the middle rounds once he has slowed Bhop down. A tired Bhop just not as effective making the adjustments to the southpaw that he is so good at. so marv takes it away from him down the stretch using that imperious southpaw jab!

 

Hagler by close UD

 

I'm a massive Hopkins fan....I really respect his technique and ability to stick to a gameplan.

I think this fight would go similar to the Duran fight, but not because of Hopkins' style (that's obvious) but because Hagler would box a wee bit more cautiously and look to get the rounds in. Hagler always seemed to destroy people that were up for destroying him, and was more patient with boxers and movers.

Over 15, Hagler wins 10-5. Over 12, 7-5, Hopkins is strong and there would be rounds where he would be getting the better of Marv and his craftiness would frustrate Hagler. But there would also be rounds where Hop would be getting smacked all over his body, although I'd expect both fighters to escape relatively unscathed in an absolutely fantastic purists fight.

 

You think Hopkins is more dangerous than Hearns, Leonard, Duran and Mugabi?!

 

I think he means in terms of styles.

 

I like that this says "One Last Time" and it's from 2 years ago.

Hopkins UD is my pick.

 

He means Hopkins will be the most difficult opponent Hagler has ever faced. He is absolutely right.

 

I like Hagler by dec ,but Bernard would be no bargain for any 160 pounder.

 

hagler wins ud ,hopkins a great boxer but hagler great fighter as well as great boxer

 

Hagler. No Stoppage either way. Decision. I just don't think Hopkins would be busy enough and Hagler would bank rounds.

 

Hagler UD

 

Hopkins outsmarts and outboxes him, and no this isnt the last time it'll be done

 

As close a fight as it gets. Hopkins would sneak a contentious decision, but Hagler would hurt Hop more than Hop would hurt Hagler en route.

Two absolutely amazing fighters IMO.

 

Hopkins has the perfect style to beat Hagler, IMO. Not so much his physical attributes, but more to do with style and ability. He'd not beat Hagler easily it must be said. Both are far too well rounded for an easy win either way. If Hopkins tended to be precise and cagey, focus on countering, and using the full ring, he'd win.