Hagler's Greatest Trait

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  1. drunkenspaniard

    drunkenspaniard Active Member Full Member

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    I just read a post about wasted talent and it made me think about boxers who were actually very dedicated. In thinking about that, I began thinking about Marvin Hagler. What do you think Hagler's greatest trait as a boxer was? His ring IQ, ability to box and brawl, commitment to training, being a "switch-hitter", his jaw, etc.

    For me I would have to say that it was his determination. The man seemed to have an iron will that would not bend despite everything that got tossed his way, and I think that it was this that helped shape many of his other traits. What do you think was Hagler's greatest trait?
     
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  2. whoupicking?

    whoupicking? Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hagler made himself the star he was and is nobody else, no marketing gimmicks just pure relentless determination to be recognised as a great fighter.
     
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  3. Bazt3k

    Bazt3k Guest

    this is true.. though not my fav of the fab 4 of the eighties

    i do:good admire him greatly
     
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  4. ianwigley

    ianwigley Guest

    Iron chin? Great boxing IQ? Could punch with both hands?
     
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  5. Tackleberry

    Tackleberry The Reverse Somersault! Full Member

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    #2 GOAT. Right after Valuev.
     
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  6. W1LLPARK3R

    W1LLPARK3R Well-Known Member Full Member

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    yea something about Brockton that makes em that tough...
     
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  7. MetalMandible

    MetalMandible Chinchecker Full Member

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    His Iron Chin.
     
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  8. MURK20

    MURK20 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Great question, but u should've put this on the classic forum. The general forum turns good dialogue into **** really fast. Anyways boxing was Hagler's life. Second to none. His 100% dedication to the sport made him who he was.
     
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  9. zicas

    zicas Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Relentless determination as mentioned above.. along with his conditioning and durability.

    Hagler was truly amazing. I love seeing him in different fight situations because he's so versatile, he could fight inside, outside, brawl, box, orthodox, southpaw..
     
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  10. Thread Stealer

    Thread Stealer Loyal Member Full Member

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    I would say versatility.

    It says something about a fighter who normally fought the way he did, would be able to switch it up so dramatically and fight Hearns the way he did, and knock him out in 3.

    It wasn't just anyone he did this against, it was against a great in Hearns.
     
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  11. Two Shakes

    Two Shakes Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hagler was a beast,concrete chin,fast hands,adaptability,ring IQ,power,etc etc.
    If i had to choose one word to describe him,i'd say "RELENTLESS".
     
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  12. drunkenspaniard

    drunkenspaniard Active Member Full Member

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    Thanks for your replies guys. I'll try reposting it in the classic forum as well.
     
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  13. blackbolt396

    blackbolt396 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    His boxing IQ .
     
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  14. theISSUE_1990

    theISSUE_1990 New Member Full Member

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    It was the versatility and fact that he can take your best punch and knock you out in any second. :cool:
     
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  15. mking

    mking Boxing Addict Full Member

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    His training stands out to me. He would hold have training camps out in the middle of no where no tv radio just him his trainer and sparring partners.
     
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