I had it 115-113 for Hagler. Leonard performed very well, but I think Marvin controlled more of the fight and landed the better punches. In my eyes Leonard got a gift because important people wanted him to win. I don't think he did. It should also be noted that I watched it without listening to the commentary.
There are throw away fights, this was one! Ray was smart and waited and Marvin still thought he could catch him. Either way in a perfect bout both in solid condition Ray could possibly win a decision but I think Hagler gets to him.
Marvin wasn't a one punch guy but he was relentless and abit tuffer than Ray was.
I probably give the fight to Hagler, if I remember it correctly Ray ran way to much and I don't give rounds to runners!! Moving to score and step in is one thing but wasting seconds and minutes is not boxing. Its not ring generalship its wasting time because you fear engagement!
Either way I'm glad Marvin got out when he did, as for Leonard he just couldn't let it go and then robbed poor Hearns in their oldies match up. Tommy kicked his butt!! Ray.
This is spot on. This man knows his boxing. i can't understand why he is in the Red. Green K him he deserves it.
Leonard had shrewdly made every arrangement possible for him to win
Ring size, gloves, number of rounds, catchweight and more.
He also tried to manipulate Hagler into fighting away from his traditional style. Thats why Marvin lost those beginning rounds.
Leonard strategized to the fullest and beat Hagler from even before the fight started.
And of course he waited for Marvin to wear down and decline ... Leonard was an astute, cunning guy ...
it wasn't a catchweight fight.
Plus, Hagler was perfectly fine giving in to the ring size, gloves and rounds, as long as he got paid more. That's all hagler cared about as he thought it was going to be an easy fight.
Plus, Hagler was perfectly fine giving in to the ring size, gloves and rounds, as long as he got paid more. That's all hagler cared about as he thought it was going to be an easy fight.
Leonard was just the smarter fighter.
Leonard outsmarted him, no question
Leonard dictated everything and Hagler agreed because he wanted that fight so bad.
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