Carlos Monzon .Vs. Marvin Hagler

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  1. la-califa

    la-califa Boxing Addict Full Member

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    What if Carlos Monzon's last title defense was against Marvin Hagler. Did Monzon have enough skills left? Was Marvin ready for a title shot at this point? Fifteen rounds.
     
  2. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    I think the key is Marvins vastly underated rt. jab.
    That jab would be the key in off setting Monzon's rythem & lead to his defeat on pts.
    Too many people overlook Marvins skill because when he needs to be, he's a gr8 brawler.
     
  3. salsanchezfan

    salsanchezfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Monzon by close, but well-earned decision.
     
  4. THN

    THN Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Monzon close ud.
     
  5. Lex

    Lex Member Full Member

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    Brutal fight with Monzon winning a squeaky close decision. And if the last Valdez fight hadn't convinced Monzon to retire, Hagler would. This woulda been hellagood, better than Hagler vs. Antuofermo.
     
  6. Executioner

    Executioner Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Monzon was past it by then, but still had enough to handle Hagler.
     
  7. rekcutnevets

    rekcutnevets Black Sash Full Member

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    Monzon by dec., no one stops Hagler.

    I think the fight would have a lot of action, but not much drama. I don't think these guys are capable of hurting each other to the point of adding suspence. I would, however, expect a feverish pace. I think it would be entertaining, but the end never really in doubt.

    Monzon 116-112.
     
  8. la-califa

    la-califa Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hagler always said he was long overdue for a title shot. So this fight could have happened. But at this point Monzon might have escaped with a decision win & retired. If Hagler ever fought Benvenuti or Valdez, this could have forced Monzon's hand into accepting the challenge.
     
  9. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    Monzon would have decisioned Marvin in a close one at this stage. Both were going in different directions.
     
  10. Svengali

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    It's very simple. Marvin buries his head in Monzon's chest and proceeds to bore holes in his torso for 15 rds, taking at least 11 rds clearly.
     
  11. la-califa

    la-califa Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If it was that simple. Briscoe would have dethroned Monzon years earlier.
     
  12. Street Lethal

    Street Lethal Active Member Full Member

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    Hagler was ready. The torch would have been passed in that fight.
     
  13. brooklyn1550

    brooklyn1550 Roberto Duran Full Member

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    Hagler by close decision
     
  14. laxpdx

    laxpdx Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hagler, either by UD or possible late rounds TKO. Marvin to me was the ultimate fighting machine.He had that perfect blend of everything. He methodically steamrolled one guy after another.
     
  15. CASH_718

    CASH_718 "You ****ed Healy?" Full Member

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