hagler vs jones

[marvelous_TG]

i was reading this question hagler vs jones at another forum, and most picked jones by easy UD, late TKO(noway IMO). how do you guys think a fight between hagler and jones would go in their primes?

[jack_the_rippuh]

Hagler could probably beat him if he swarms 'em..

[puppy_dogg]

jones was bigger and faster than him

[jack_the_rippuh]

jones was bigger and faster than him

Yeah, but Jones was most dangerous when he was given a chance to do what he wanted to do..

Of course back then swarming Jones never worked...he packed too much power in his punch, and would discourage fighters very quickly, but I doubt he could discourage Hagler..

[mic573]

Jones would have his moments early and throughout the bout but Hagler's pressure would get to Jones enough to pull out a close decision.

[puppy_dogg]

Yeah, but Jones was most dangerous when he was given a chance to do what he wanted to do..

Of course back then swarming Jones never worked...he packed too much power in his punch, and would discourage fighters very quickly, but I doubt he could discourage Hagler..

hagler may not have been discouraged but speed kills. hagler could pressure him all he wanted and he would just get peppered and potshoted all night for it, IMHO. all do respect to hagler though

[oldgringo]

hagler may not have been discouraged but speed kills. hagler could pressure him all he wanted and he would just get peppered and potshoted all night for it, IMHO. all do respect to hagler though

False...Hagler wouldn't be afraid of Jones or wouldn't know what Jones' steelo was before coming into the fight. He'd give him no respect. Hagler was an excellent boxer as well as being the consumate tough guy. Roy would give Marvin all he could handle for the majority of the fight...Marvin would dominate the later rounds of the fight and eek out a close decision or late stoppage.

This part isn't directed at you Yoko...Anyone who bases what Hagler would look like in fantasy fights off of his later fights with Hearns/Mugabi/Leonard isn't seeing the real Hagler. That was the older, more worn out Hagler who relied on his granite chin and sickening pressure to wear out his opponents. He was an incredible boxer earlier on in his career. He'd hang with Jones' speed better than most. A fantasy fight with Jones would certainly be one for the ages.

[puppy_dogg]

A fantasy fight with Jones would certainly be one for the ages.

i hear that

[Truth]

jones was bigger and faster than him

Roy Jones by decision, just too fast.

[Super_Lightweight]

lol

Listen. Hagler was an all-time great. He robably beat Leonard. It wasa very close fight though. In any case, Hagler yes, was a very good boxer in his prime. But win it comes to boxing, Jones wins, and Hagler would try to push Jones and it would be interesting but Jones ultimately has the skills in is prime to beat Hagler.