Jones vs Hagler at 160 pounds

i would be very confident roy would outpoint hagler at 160

 

Roy was a little green at 160. He later gained a TON of experienced against southpaws, but that was mainly at 175 (and a little at SMW).

Hagler was a smaller middleweight than Roy but obviously much more experienced by the time he peaked at 160 than Roy at 160. Hagler's jab and skills would give anyone problems, but I think he's better off being more aggressive against Roy and attacking than boxing. I think he would mix the two well enough, pressuring and being aggressive when necessary, definitely using his great southpaw jab, and winning a close decision.

Roy would definitely give Marvin his share of problems. Roy's speed and reflexes (and power) would make it a difficult fight for just about anyone, even if he was still improving as a fighter @ 160.

 

Hagler by late round destruction.

 

:good This is a fight I can't be confident picking either guy, and I've thought long and hard on it.

 

Roy Jone Jr Ud

 

Me too. My pick is Hagler but i can't shake the feeling that Jones might of won a decision against him similar to the way Leonard did.

 

Hagler UD. A fairly clear one as well.

 

I'm a big Hagler fan but Jones was a god at 160 and I would pick him over anyone in history at that weight. Jones had great power at 160 and his speed there was second to none. He would give Hagler fits not to mention he could take a punch there as well.. Jones by UD

 

After watching that HBO thing on Hagler/Hearns....I don't think that anyone was going to defeat the Hagler that fought Tommy that night. Having said that, I'd agree with others. I think Roy was amazing and is one of the most skillfull boxers to ever grace the ring, but it's a 50/50 fight against Hagler who is hardworking, always in great shape, always determined, and had a steel chin.

 

At that point Hagler was already worn down by years of hard fights and training. Your point is duly noted though.

 

I'll take Hagler in a tight UD, and expanding slightly if the fight is 15 rounds. Roy wasn't as strong at 160 as he was at 168, and the difference in strength would enable Hagler to bull Roy, work him up and down with that tireless workrate, and to walk through Roy's counters with that iron chin.

Tough fight for Marvin, but he ekes it out. But if he moves up to 168 to fight a prime Jones, I'd favor Roy slightly. Roy gained a ton moving up the eight pounds, and I think Hagler would lose a little.

 

Hagler

 

Jones by UD

 

Roy didnt do enough at middlweight to be considered one of the best there ever.
However that doesnt mean he couldnt beat or at least match it with all of the very best middlweights ever.

I have to agree this is a very hard fight to pick, but I would still just go with Roy. It may be a close and hard fight to pick but I think Roy could very well win a wide decision if he got going, such was his dominance is his early career