Marvin Hagler vs Carlos Monzon

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Theron, Dec 20, 2012.

  1. Surf-Bat

    Surf-Bat Boxing Addict Full Member

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    That was within his first 7 bouts. He went an additional 292 without getting stopped. Not nuthugging. Fact.
     
  2. Surf-Bat

    Surf-Bat Boxing Addict Full Member

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    (and please don't bring up the Kid Graves fight)
     
  3. red cobra

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    I don't think it was possible to intimidate Hagler.
     
  4. Seamus

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    I can't believe someone was bringing up the Chip KO.

    How many times would Monzon or Hagler been beaten if they had fought on Greb's schedule?
     
  5. D9Garrard

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    Might as well turn this into a Harry Greb thread, as the Hagler-Monzon matchup is almost impossible to handicap. Hard to see either losing IMO or clearly winning either.
     
  6. HOUDINI

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    Monzon had that great jab and powerful right. I envision Monzon keeping Hagler at bey with that jab and throwing that right down the pipe. In a 15 round fight Monzon wins 9-6 in rounds.
     
  7. HOUDINI

    HOUDINI Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Anyone who tries to pick holes through Grebs record has issues. His record is one of the most astonishing in boxing history. Ducked no one and nearly every year is a who's who of all time greats.
     
  8. red cobra

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    Monzon was the superior ring general vs Hagler. It would go 15 with Monzon winning a chess match.