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