What if... Hagler VS Leonard II

Both would of only fought it, if they felt they could win. My feeling (sadly) is Leonard by less controversial WS12

 

don't know..to be honest I think they wer both well past their best for no. 1. Hagler was not as fearsome as hard coming forward and seemed to have slowed down from mugabi forward. Leonard was also well past his lightening quick, full of brash vigor self of Duran and hearns 1. Perhaps the more interesting question for me is what about Hagler Leonard 5 years earier?

 

Leonard peaked in 81 at 147lbs, Hagler at 160 in 77, it would be an easy Hagler win TKO15

 

Leonard at #13; Hagler at #30

 

Leonard wide UD. Hagler didn't have too much left around that time.

 

Well in that case I take a 250lbs Lewis to beat my all time #1 Ray Robinson.

Greatness is about achievement, quality of opposition and intangables like redemption.

 

Marv was perfect in rematches and I think he would have taken the rematch, slower reflexes and all.
He virtually gave away the first four or so rounds to Leonard and I doubt Hagler would make the same mistake in the rematch. He would come in hell-bent on revenge and hungrier than ever.
I also think you'd see a Hagler determined to not let the judges decide the winner.
That said, Ol' Sugar Ray wouls still be a tough cookie to beat, and Hagler may get a little to enthusiastic and allow Ray better countering opportunities.
I see a close fight, but one where Hagler's determination and desire is stronger.
Hagler UD.

 

Another Sugar Ray may disagree...

 

He won all his rematches is what I mean.