Could Bernard Hopkins beat Marvin Hagler?

[jspivey]

Do you guys think the ring generalship of Hopkins could get him past the hard punching Hagler in a 12 rounder?

[Ryn0]

IMO no but it would be close

[AntonTheMeh]

easily imo.i don't think people quite understand what kinda monster hopkins is.he's to big for marvin, to crafty, and just as tough as marvin was.

[TheGreatA]

easily imo.i don't think people quite understand what kinda monster hopkins is.he's to big for marvin, to crafty, and just as tough as marvin was.

I don't think people quite understand what kind of a monster Hagler was in his prime.

[wmute]

easily imo.i don't think people quite understand what kinda monster hopkins is.he's to big for marvin, to crafty, and just as tough as marvin was.

LOL @ anything involving Hagler being easy

[AntonTheMeh]

I don't think people quite understand what kind of a monster Hagler was in his prime.

LOL @ anything involving Hagler being easy

as usual fighters of the past get overrated, and i don't blame any of you I've done the same, buts that's just my opinion.marvin was a one handed puncher, a right handed fighter turned southpaw; hop would have neutralized that,
on top of being only 5-9. believe me, I'm no hop fan, but i have respect for his ability.
he even gave, quite possibly the most gifted boxer to ever lace a pair of gloves up in his prime in jones, a tough fight.as a nobody.that's just M.O.

[wmute]

as usual fighters of the past get overrated, and i don't blame any of you I've done the same, buts that's just my opinion.marvin was a one handed puncher, a right handed fighter turned southpaw; hop would have neutralized that,
on top of being only 5-9. believe me, I'm no hop fan, but i have respect for his ability.
he even gave, quite possibly the most gifted boxer to ever lace a pair of gloves up in his prime in jones, a tough fight.as a nobody.that's just M.O.

I want to know how this plays as an easy fight for Hopkins. How is it going to be that he wins rounds easily against Hagler?

[AntonTheMeh]

as usual fighters of the past get overrated, and i don't blame any of you I've done the same, buts that's just my opinion.marvin was a one handed puncher, a right handed fighter turned southpaw; hop would have neutralized that,
on top of being only 5-9. believe me, I'm no hop fan, but i have respect for his ability.
he even gave, quite possibly the most gifted boxer to ever lace a pair of gloves up in his prime in jones, a tough fight.as a nobody.that's just M.O.

I want to know how this plays as an easy fight for Hopkins. How is it going to be that he wins rounds easily against Hagler?

doesn't that answer you're question?

[TheGreatA]

as usual fighters of the past get overrated, and i don't blame any of you I've done the same, buts that's just my opinion.marvin was a one handed puncher, a right handed fighter turned southpaw; hop would have neutralized that,
on top of being only 5-9. believe me, I'm no hop fan, but i have respect for his ability.
he even gave, quite possibly the most gifted boxer to ever lace a pair of gloves up in his prime in jones, a tough fight.as a nobody.that's just M.O.

How does Hagler get overrated? You are simply underrating him by saying it would be 'easy' for Hopkins.

Hopkins would have a lot more than Hagler's right hand to worry about. Hagler is no Kelly Pavlik, that I can tell you. He was an all-around great boxer with no real weaknesses.

Don't forget that Hagler had abnormally long arms while Hopkins' reach is relatively short.

I wouldn't describe the Jones-Hopkins fight as tough, just unspectacular. Neither fighter was at their best.

I know people are now finally giving Hopkins the respect deserves after beating a rather one-dimensional (but highly rated) puncher but he has had his struggles and is not invincible by any means. His MW resume looks weak next to Hagler's or Monzon's.

[wmute]

doesn't that answer you're question?

No, because

1) Hagler has power in 1 hand but still landed plenty of lefts, those score points even if they wouldnt shake Hopkins.

2) I guess you are suggesting Hopkins would just dance around the ring for 15 rounds to impose his reach on Hagler. Although I have seen Hopkins pick his shots from the outside, it doesnt seem to me it is his most natural role.