I dont mean in the sense of fighting for more years, rather 1-2 more fights so he could of retired on a win, rather than on a loss.
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Marvin Hagler: Should he have kept on fighting after Leonard?
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I don't believe so as he looked technically bad in the Mugabi and Leonard fights (why Leonard fought in the first place) getting hit by loads of shots he would have parried or slipped in his prime. He retired with his legacy intact and at the right time in my opinion. He was planing on retiring before the Leonard fight anyway as he knew he looked bad and was losing motivation. He didn't want to accept the fight but, did not want to be labeled as a ducker and his wife persuaded him because, of the financial gain available.
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Originally posted by Barnburner View PostI don't believe so as he looked technically bad in the Mugabi and Leonard fights (why Leonard fought in the first place) getting hit by loads of shots he would have parried or slipped in his prime. He retired with his legacy intact and at the right time in my opinion. He was planing on retiring before the Leonard fight anyway as he knew he looked bad and was losing motivation. He didn't want to accept the fight but, did not want to be labeled as a ducker and his wife persuaded him because, of the financial gain available.
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Originally posted by -Lightsout- View PostI dont mean in the sense of fighting for more years, rather 1-2 more fights so he could of retired on a win, rather than on a loss.
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Hagler did the right thing. He had already passed his peak. The only thing he would have accomplished is making more money, and I understand that Hagler is very well off financially and healthwise. Other than a Leonard rematch, the only thing left for him would have been an ill advised jump in weight class.
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Originally posted by Scott9945 View PostHagler did the right thing. He had already passed his peak. The only thing he would have accomplished is making more money, and I understand that Hagler is very well off financially and healthwise. Other than a Leonard rematch, the only thing left for him would have been an ill advised jump in weight class.
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