I still think he won his match with Sugar Ray Leonard. Mr. Marvelous was robbed via split decision.
Yep. Even Sugar Ray admitted it in later interviews but Sugar Ray was the darling of the boxing industry at the time. I think it was Hagler who really cut open Sugar Ray’s eye to the point where Ray almost went blind and was told to retire.
Damn. Had been watching some of those fights recently and interviews with Hagler.
No one was tougher and more dedicated. He trained hard and was ready every time he stepped in the ring.
Back in the day, saw him versus Leonard at a theater as PPV. Recall walking out and speaking with a police officer how great it was.
Hagler won the fight in th estimation of many. I agree.
He was amazing and I am sorry to hear of his untimely passing.
May God embrace one tough warrior. RIP.
“I still think he won his match with Sugar Ray Leonard.”
Watched the fight, and Hagler backed Leonard into a corner almost every round and just laid some hurt bombs on him while Leonard slapped Hagler a of times each round with little taps. I don’t think Hagler was breathing heavy after the fight.
Pound for pound, Hagler was the best technician and pure fighter I ever saw with smart strategy, moves, no wasted action, and could hit like a mule. He never beat an opponent in his career, he punished them.
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