Did Hagler rob his fans by retiring in 1987?

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  1. MRBILL

    MRBILL Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Folks,

    I am a 'Hagler' jock-sniffer.......... I have no shame there....... I like Marvin Hagler................. However, regardless of your take / opinion of the outcome of his 1987 title fight loss to SRL, did Hagler screw his fans by simply never fighting again, or did he do the right thing by letting it all go and walking away???

    I know rumors circulated that Hagler was looking for SRL to grant him a return bout in 1988 or so.... Well, it never happened........ That is NOT the point or my question being asked here........

    Question being: "Should Hagler have fought again against somebody of note?" Yes or No.................

    MR.BILL:bbb:hey:bart:huh:blood:D:deal:rasta
     
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  2. Rebel-INS

    Rebel-INS Mighty Healthy Full Member

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    I think it was the right time to go, unless he could've got a rematch with Leonard.
     
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  3. MRBILL

    MRBILL Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    True... But I think Hagler could've beaten "Kalambay or Barkley" in 1988 to capture / regain another lost title belt...............
    :D:bbb:rasta

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  4. birddog

    birddog Active Member Full Member

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    To what end, his best days were behind him and he knew it. I'm also a big MH fan, my favorite fighter. he said f it, and was one of the few to know when to pack it in. And not make a Ridiculous comeback/continue on like so many others did.

    He did the right thing, and his fans I think agree overall. Think you agree with that also
     
    birddog, May 22, 2009
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  5. MRBILL

    MRBILL Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I'm not pissed.......... Hagler is still kool with me...... However, this Italian film career was / is bull****........ His films are crap........ Nobody has ever heard of these flicks he made...... Hagler would've had more success as an Italian porn star............. Porn is big in Italy...... I like porn........... Cheers........

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    MRBILL, May 22, 2009
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  6. birddog

    birddog Active Member Full Member

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    didn't infer you were pissed,

    he made his mark as a top 5 at MW. he did well.
     
    birddog, May 22, 2009
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  7. raiderjay

    raiderjay Active Member Full Member

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    One of the few fighters that actually left with his dignity intact. More power to him.
     
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  8. MRBILL

    MRBILL Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Hagler is in my top-3 at 160.................... He was great.......... I'm glad he never came into the ring pudgy or flabby and outta shape........... Hagler had insane fitness............

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  9. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    id like to see a rematch with Leonard. I think Marvin would have won that. As a Hagler fan i always disliked the fact that Leonard did not want to face Hagler earlier and avoided the fight, and we all know that a younger version of Marvin would have won that fight
     
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  10. Gesta

    Gesta Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think he left at the right time,

    Losing a close fight to another ATG, whilst past prime, good time to give it up.

    I do not want to see Marvin fight when he has lost it, I want to remember Marvin vs Sibson, Hamsho, Hearns etc... and not being beaten by someone he would have iced in his prime.
     
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  11. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    :good
     
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  12. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    would you have liked to see Marvelous Marvin the stud
     
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  13. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. banned Full Member

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    Hagler seemed to show signs of slipping in the Mugabi fight. Mugabi who was more of a puncher was in fact out boxing Hagler at one point. Hagler turned the tides, but failed to do so in the Leonard match.

    In hindsight I think Hagler retired at the right time. He has his marbles and health.
     
    Mendoza, May 23, 2009
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  14. laxpdx

    laxpdx Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think it was the right time to go, although I didn't think it was very classy of SRL not to give him a rematch. It would've been nice for Marv to round out his career with a rematch, win or lose.
     
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  15. TheGreatA

    TheGreatA Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He would have robbed his fans by continuing to fight.
     
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