Lets be realistic reach is everything

[boxa_ali]

You moron, Hagler had a reach almost as long as Hearns' and Duran fought a very close fight with him. It wasnt that reach of Hearns that ****ed Duran, if hearns hadnt been such a devastating puncher, Duran would have gotten close and broken him down. But because of the power Hearns punched with Duran couldnt afford to take the odd shot as you often do when trying to get in close, and was therefore buzzed early and finished off quick smart.

listen bro go rewatch the fight and see how much hearns reach bothered him.
his reach allowed him to throw punches at distance and take advantage of his power. seriously

[βetamax]

It's a little different though when two guys are in the same natural weight class since the "smaller" guy will be less likely to be pushed around by the taller, lankier fighter since they can make up for it being more compact and strong. However, when you have a size advantage in terms of height, reach, AND weight it really starts to become an advantage like we've seen over the last couple of weeks.

[Eric Holder]

reach can be neutralized but it is a major advantage