Hagler v Monzon

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by christpuncher, Aug 3, 2019.


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  1. bbox71

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    Not really, The fight turned into a slugfest because both went in there looking for the ko. Monzon was to smart and safety first for that; he'd be turning haggler all night and boxing him in the center of the ring.
     
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  2. Grapefruit

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    Hagler did beat much tougher opposition than monzon did, Valdez his best opponent was practically a less hard hitting copy of mugabi
     
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  3. bbox71

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    Quality of opposition is subjective to some extent as we cant really compare different timelines. Yes, mugabi was hard punching, but he lacked fundamentals such as a good defence. Also, Monzon handled Valdez pretty easily while haggler went life and death with mugabi in a fight that probably shortened his boxing career!
     
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  4. christpuncher

    christpuncher Active Member banned Full Member

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    Hearns always wanted to KO his opponents, but that fight does not turn in to the brawl it was without Hagler coming out like he did.
     
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