Rodrigo Valdez vs Marvin Hagler

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  1. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    15 rounds
     
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  2. klompton2

    klompton2 Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    50/50
     
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  3. RockyJim

    RockyJim Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hagler...
     
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  4. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    That's where I'm at now. Still thinking about this one.
     
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  5. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    This is a real nip and tuck fight. I think Valdez is the best natural 160 lb fighter Hagler would have faced. I also think Valdez is the puncher here. I think Hagler would have to try an outbox Valdez the way he did against the ageing Briscoe. If he turns it into a war in the trenches like he did with Mugabi he's taking a 50/50 chance. If Hagler boxes behind the jab he should take it.
     
    robert ungurean, Aug 17, 2014
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  6. FastHands(beeb)

    FastHands(beeb) Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think MMH wins on points, I think his chin negates Valdes' power he wins more rounds than Rodrigo; not by much, but by enough.
     
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  7. dpw417

    dpw417 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I see it this way except...I think Hagler would still come out on top if it turned into another Mugabi type of fight. This would be a great fight...I think Hagler beats almost all middleweights who come forward aggressively...Hagler's preference by far was counterpunching.
     
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  8. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Good posts so far. Keep em comin
     
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  9. red cobra

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    This would be an out and out WAR fellas....I think Valdez had a better chance than most anybody to crack Hagler's great chin, but I think that more than likely, he would have opted to box conservatively to eke out a CLOSE decision for the win.
     
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  10. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    If Valdez tagged Hagler like he did Briscoe, Marvin would have made his only legit trip to the canvas...probably for a kd...watch the Briscoe ko for reference at least.
     
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  11. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Valdez was far better than Mugabi ever dreamt of being,...this could have been the premier middleweight war of all time.
     
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  12. janwalshs

    janwalshs Active Member Full Member

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    Valdez wins, probably by decision. Rocky hurts Hagler early and Marvin fights too cautiously the rest of the way against the aggressive Valdez.
     
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  13. Bummy Davis

    Bummy Davis Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Valdez would have been the best he fought for overall talent and power in his prime but I like Hagler in a close one
     
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  14. SuzieQ49

    SuzieQ49 The Manager Full Member

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    come on guys, hagler is on another level
     
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  15. klompton2

    klompton2 Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    No, they are pretty much on the same level.
     
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