Marvin Hagler vs Andre Ward

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  1. blundell

    blundell Active Member Full Member

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    Ward would have his own way with Hagler at super middleweight. Hagler would beat most super middleweights, but not Ward. I see this fight being controlled by Ward's laser jab and expert inside fighting. Hagler would be nullified by the jab and tied up on the inside, with lots of hugging inbetween.
     
  2. Wass1985

    Wass1985 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    But was he a stronger man being weight drained and all?
     
  3. kingfisher3

    kingfisher3 Boxing Addict Full Member

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  4. Gannicus

    Gannicus 2014 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    Ward would beat Hagler very convincingly. I have zero doubt about that.
    By the way, Ward is going to beat Kovalev. When he does, you're all going to appreciate just how good Ward is.
     
  5. Outstock

    Outstock PBR Full Member

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    What's his record at LHW?
     
  6. BCS8

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    Hagler had same day weigh in, iirc?

    If Ward can do 168 and fights on the same day I take Hagler over Ward's drained corpse.
     
  7. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I'm not sure I have THAT much confidence in him. But I agree about him beating Hagler. We'll have to wait and see.
     
  8. Outstock

    Outstock PBR Full Member

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    He's had more fights professionally at 160 than 175.

    How is he a LHW when he never fought at the weight?
     
  9. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I don't consider him to be a full fledged light light heavy yet. He hasn't proven himself there. But he's done plenty of work at 168.
     
  10. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hagler late KO could go to points, of course he could move up 1 weight division
    Edit: July 24th 2024 I’ve changed my mind.
     
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  11. CharlesBurley

    CharlesBurley Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    I'd go with Ward's speed, variety and bodyattacking outscoring Hagler. Could he stop Hagler on bodyshots? Maybe.
     
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  13. surfinghb1

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    Wards' famous lead head butt from the outside with gloves down won't help in in this one .. Hagler outclasses him
     
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  14. Charlietf

    Charlietf Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Ward beats hagler sure. He was great too but bigger
     
  15. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Ward decision. He's a lot bigger. Basically 2 different weight classes