Would a crafty boxer like wilfred benitez present any problems for Hagler?

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  1. surfinghb

    surfinghb Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    well hagler obviously had the wrong plan agaianst Ray thinking he would go in and easliy outbox him and clearly lost the first half of the fight, but once Marv started puttin his strength on Ray, he clearly took over the second half of the fight, so not to sure the comparison is there as Benetiz isnt in Rays league up in weight, either was Hearns for Hagler. Ya I think its clear that Benetiz is too small for him. Id go as far as to say it would look like a Ray Leonard vs Floyd. The brilliant defense would keep the smaller guys around for a while, but the strenght takes care of them with the ref saving em both before round 10. Benetiz lasts longer than floyd would. I agree with he grant on this one