How does Marvin Hagler fare in the shark-tank...

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  1. Brixton Bomber

    Brixton Bomber Obsessed with Boxing banned Full Member

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    That is the 90's MW Division?

    Jackson, G-Man, Toney, Benn, Eubank, Nunn, RJJ, Hopkins, McCallum, Kalambay...

    Does Marvin beat them all or not? If he loses, who does he lose to?
     
  2. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Very very well. You would expect him to lose at some point, but it certainly wouldn't be to a puncher.
     
  3. AREA 53

    AREA 53 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Marvin had great Stamina over 15 rounds, but could wage war from the off as in the Thomas Hearns fight, he could box off the back foot early as he did against dangerous puncher Sibson or rugged Mauler Hamsho, he had a great Chin..Great Workrate, he was much too Versatile for the aforementioned in my Humble opinion, Just Too many tools in his Toolbox,
     
  4. stevo1966

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    I would pick RJJ for his speed and ability to avoid being hit.
    I think the big punchers get KO'd
    Toney and BHop I just cant see it....lose on pts

    Nunn looked so good before Toney ko'd him, but I think Hagler would do it earlier.
    If I was betting, only RJJ would get my wager.
     
  5. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Assuming he was prime for the entire duration that it would require to fight all those men, he'd probably win most of them. But as McGrain said, he'd likely lose to someone at some point.
     
  6. SILVER SKULL 66

    SILVER SKULL 66 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    In a 15 rounder he kicks all their asses, Hagler was born to fight, just like Ty Cobb was born to play baseball, and Arnold Schwarzenhagger was born to be a body builder and Jordan was born to play hoop...

    The only guys who could match Hagler prime for prime, are Robinson, Lamotta, and maybe Monzon...

    Hopkins on that list would probably give Hagler his toughest fight because of his stamina and chin, but Hagler would win on points...
     
  7. JudgeDredd

    JudgeDredd Well-Known Member Full Member

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    McCallum is the biggest threat amongst those listed.
     
  8. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    I think he is better than all of them , but to retain an unblemished record against that lot is a tall order.
     
  9. Makingweight

    Makingweight Well-Known Member Full Member

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    All things being equal prime Hagler for me every time...but certainly with the nature of boxing judging etc it would be hard to stay unbeaten.
     
  10. Bummy Davis

    Bummy Davis Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Marvin sweep but some rocky moments
     
  11. Unforgiven

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    In an actual shark tank he'd be a 50-50 proposition.

    Against those ten guys, over a five year period in his prime, I think he'd win them all.
     
  12. Bulldog24

    Bulldog24 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Reggie Johnson and Herol Graham were extremely awkward.
     
  13. ForemanJab

    ForemanJab Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    G-man and Julian Jackson would knock him out. McClellan was one of the best early round fighters in boxing history and Jackson had heavyweight power. I think Jones and Toney could beat him on points. Everyone else is meh.
     
  14. I Know Everythi

    I Know Everythi Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Toney Hopkins Jones Mccallum would be the only threats
    Roy Jones is the only one that would be almost impossible for Hagler to beat. way too fast

    Toney and Hopkins would be tough but I see Hagler decisioning them.

    Mccallum also a tough match, but not as much as Hopkins or Toney

    the rest get easily decisioned or stopped
     
  15. Bulldog24

    Bulldog24 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    McClellan would've beaten him. Nunn too. And Graham makes him look bad for a while.

    Benn would fold at some point, Eubank found it too awkward against southpaws, McCallum wasn't dynamic enough and Toney would be outworked from range.

    Jones would have the least success. Hagler would get him to the ropes where Jones is hopeless and helpless.