Marvin Hagler vs Rodrigo Valdez

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  1. Richard M Murrieta

    Richard M Murrieta Now Deceased 2/4/25 Full Member

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    Sure did on nov 5 1977, in a fight for the vacant belt, left vacant by the retirement of Carlos Monzon. Valdes looked very lethargic.
     
    Richard M Murrieta, Jul 4, 2020
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  2. William Walker

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    I agree, moreso than in the second bout for sure, but I just thought he was trying to box Briscoe rather than knock him out like in the second fight.
     
    William Walker, Jul 4, 2020
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  3. Richard M Murrieta

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    He did try to box him but Bennie was coming on in the later part of the fight, after this televised fight from Italy, I believe, Carlos entered the ring to present Valdes the belt. I had a feeling that Rodrigo was spent after two losing wars against Monzon, I was right, he looked horrible against Corro on April 22 1978, and again on Nov 11 1978.
     
    Richard M Murrieta, Jul 4, 2020
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  4. William Walker

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    Well, maybe I'm just confusing Valdez' prime with post-prime. Funny, I actually call this fight the end of Briscoe's prime whereas others do not.
     
    William Walker, Jul 4, 2020
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