Marvin Hagler vs. Joe Calzaghe, at a catchweight of 165, who wins?

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  1. Canibus81

    Canibus81 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think this is a great fight. Hagler was a solid tactian, and good switch hitter and had a good jab which is a key against fighters with speed. The good thing about this fight is Calzaghe would be able to keep up the pace throughout the fight, which would bring best out of the Marvelous one. I can see both fighters adapting to each others style throughtout the fight but Haglers aggression and strength I feel would pay a difference. I think Hagler stops Calzaghe late in the fight but a great fight it would be.
     
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  2. Bill Butcher

    Bill Butcher Erik`El Terrible`Morales Full Member

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    Hard to say, I know Hagler rated Joe highly & only a moron wouldnt rate Hagler high.

    Im positive it goes the distance, no KO`s in this one.

    50/50 fight I think.
     
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  3. rabid dog

    rabid dog Active Member Full Member

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    The Calzaghe haters will say " no contest, Hagler wins "....But since they know very little, I'd ignore it.....It goes either way.....
     
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  4. RafaelGonzal

    RafaelGonzal Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hagler today hagler tommorrow and Hagler yesterday, Calzaghe would receive an Alan Minter typre beatdown.
     
    RafaelGonzal, Jul 7, 2009
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  5. Canibus81

    Canibus81 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He also rated Hopkins real high and probably higher than Joe.
     
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  6. Canibus81

    Canibus81 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No he wouldn't. Calzaghe is a lot better than Alan Minter.
     
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  7. NeckBreaknAiken

    NeckBreaknAiken Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Hagler would be absoltely unaffected by Joe's slaps. We are talking about a guy who was only hurt once in his career.


    I'm not gonna call Joe a bum, like some. I think he's an exceptional fighter. But I just don't think he would have quite the goods to beat Hagler. Beatdown? No. One-sided? Probably.
     
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  8. 196osh

    196osh Mendes Bros. Full Member

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    Depends on Calzaghes hands, it would be close ish if Calzaghes hands held up, I infact think that he could win.

    But odds are he breaks his hands on Marvins hard head at some point and you do not want to be one handed trying to fight Hagler.
     
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  9. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Well it depends upon two things in my view, how Hagler deals with the additional weight, and how Calzaghe's chin stands up.

    Hagler should be favoured marginally IMO.
     
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  10. Canibus81

    Canibus81 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Please. Calzaghe is not stopping no Hagler, even the one that fought Sugar Ray.
     
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  11. BADINTENTIONS2

    BADINTENTIONS2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    calzaghes always going to get the short end of the stick here because of his poor resume in his prime. and its his own fault.
     
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  12. Brit Sillynanny

    Brit Sillynanny Cold Hard Truth Full Member

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    Name a single decent uncontroversial stoppage by Joe in his entire career.

    Then ask yourself what that fighter has in common with Marvin Hagler.


    Come back with your comments .. should be interesting to hear.

    :lol:
     
    Brit Sillynanny, Jul 7, 2009
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  13. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    I see no way Calzaghe could do anything to Hagler. Hagler easy.
     
    Rico Spadafora, Jul 7, 2009
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  14. Bill Butcher

    Bill Butcher Erik`El Terrible`Morales Full Member

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    Hopkins-Hagler would be another close one.
     
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  15. BADINTENTIONS2

    BADINTENTIONS2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    well done.
     
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