Hagler V Dick Tiger

It could be a war or it could be a Duran-Hagler type affair due to both of their styles, except without Hagler having the ability to press the fight if it comes down to that. Both like to counter-punch a bit too much for me to believe it would turn into a brawl.

 

Marvin turns boxer to take a decision.

 

Yes, Hagler's boxing skills see him edge this one.

 

Hagler would have to turn boxer in this one. Tiger would be there till the bell to end the 15th round. I think a conservative boxing approach from Hagler would be his key to winning on points. No middleweight would stop Tiger...and the well known prescription for winning vs the Nigerian was to jab and box and move...and since Tiger settled down in his last decade to a somewhat conservative, decision winning style himself, it would have been, as pointed out already, a counterpunching affair.

 

No MW could stop Dick Tiger except from 1 Tommy West

 

When you're talking about Dick Tiger on top of his game, you've got an ultra strong fighter with quick hands and power from both sides. Even as a strong, powerful puncher, it was hardly a guaranteed effective package against him, as Tiger seemed to absorb anything that was thrown his way. He certainly turned back many rugged fighters; Henry Hank, Gene Fullmer, Florentino Fernandez, Rubin Carter and more.

I always put Tiger's low knockout percentage down to slow feet and a lack of finishing ability rather than a lack of punching power. Put it this way; if Hagler slugged it out, he'd last the fight, covered in welts, and lose a clear decision. He'd look hurt on several occasions, be chasing points throughout the fight and just come off looking second best.

Hagler, with the gameplan for Hamsho & Briscoe, would fare much better. I'd expect the decision to be reversed in his favour. 9-6.

My impression of Tiger is like a battle ship. A unit of immense overall power and durability, and though not necessarily fast moving, still a station of complete destruction. His defence was tight and he punched about as quickly as any middleweight.

Infact, Tiger was like Tyson minus foot speed and finishing ability; plus extra grit.

 

Hagler on points but we may see Hagler shaken up.

 

As others have said, Hagler boxes his way to a decision. He might handle this fight similar to how he fought Bennie Briscoe.

 

Why is that?

 

Indeed. Hard to pick a winner there for me. My heart and head both lean toward Hagler, but the specter of the first Antuofermo fight is there, and Tiger was more Antuofermo than Antuofermo.

 

Hagler UD.

 

Tiger was made of steel.