Hopkins got his discipline from Hagler

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I can clearly see the comparison and I think it's no coinscidence that prior to Hopkins being my favorite fighter of the last 10 years, my previous favorite was Hagler. I really think Bernard is cut from the same cloth that Marvin was and they just don't make fighters like that anymore. That's why I'll be really sad to see Hopkins go. And I don't think Hopkins' true grit will ever be appreciated until years after he is gone.

Hagler's destruction of Hearns while short was a masterpiece. As was Hopkins' destrution of Trinidad. I wonder what Hagler thinks of Hopkins?

They have their similarities and differences. The blue-collar gym rat with the Philly background (even if Hagler was from Mass, he had some important fights in Philly). They're both complete fighters who could fight inside and outside. Hopkins is a little slicker and quicker. Hagler had the heavier hands, a better jab, and beat more quality MWs on the way to the title. Hagler is a little more proven in his success in brawling against big punchers. Hopkins could trade, but the Hearns fight and latter rounds versus Mugabi showed more brawling success than I've seen Hopkins have. Hopkins is probably the better tactician in there.

Hagler has seemed respectful of Hopkins.