Hagler's best and worst performances

When do I ever post on Jack Dempsey?

I live in Manassa...

 

There certainly isn't, but you can understand I know Hagler's filmed fights like the back of my hand; I would never say Duran was a good performance, but it was far from his worst. He under achieved there, perhaps, but it's not like he was battered like against Willie Monroe.

 

True, but i am taking "reputation", aura, experience, true ability at the time and expectation into account and the Hagler vs Monroe and Duran cannot be compared in any of these categories.

 

I suppose you have posted a time or two regarding the lighter weights? Can't say I've noticed to be honest. Did you used to go by M M. or something like that?

 

Hagler could have taken him out in 20 seconds. Watch the Scypion fight. I think it is a better display of skill and it has a good finish too.

 

The late 70s and early 80s were full of great performances. The Scypion fight strikes me as his peak fight and I don't remember him performing better after that fight. Granted Scypion was rushed through the ranks, but he got a beating throughout. I found that beating the most aesthetic of all in Hagler's career.

Obel was undefeated for long streaks before both Hagler fights and was a worthy #1 contender. The Minter fight is also something special, at least for its sheer brutality, and the way the whole torrid event seemed appropriate for his "angry champion" image.

 

What did you think of him in the Hearns fight-did it live up to expectations?

 

Hagler was a man possessed that night. Steel chin, superb handspeed, strength, and the heart of a Lion.

He lived up to expectations and more.

 

I thought Scypion folded very easily.The ending shots did not look very damaging especially compared to most of Marvin's other knockouts.

Still, a great performance on hagler's part.

 

Vito Antufermo made him look bad in there 1st fight and went after him in the 13th rd and said come on lets fight and blasted Marvin along the ropes
Hagler did not look good vs Duran

Leonard made him look less than potent

The Hearns fight+++, the Mugabi, the Fuli O fights, Hamsho,Sibson,Minter

 

Hagler peaked before he won the World Championship IMO; his best performances being:

1: MonroeIII
2: Colbert
3: AntuofermoII
4: MonroeII
5: Sibson
6: Hart

His worse:

1: MonroeI
2: Leonard
3: WattsI
4: AutuofermoI
5: SealesII
6: Mugabi

 

Best..Hearns , Minter , Caveman Lee ....worst ..Leonard , Duran.....

 

I didnt know Colarado was in the UK.Question,do you ever go to the fights ,then come home and watch the taped fight?It might surprise you how different things can look ringside as opposed to TV,it often did me.

 

More like I've posted once or twice about heavyweights. They bore me to death nowadays.

 

Yes, often.