Hagler talking about Benn..

**JuicyJuice** · 05-28-2006, 10:44 PM

I remember back in 1989 when Hagler was asked who he thought was the best prospect in boxing and he instantly said "Nigel Benn", and mentioned that Benn had a lot of natural talent. And this was AFTER the Watson fight!

**K-DOGG** · 05-29-2006, 10:16 AM

Originally posted by JuicyJuice

http://archive.thisislancashire.co.u.../2/858016.html

Archive from the Lancashire Telegraph

http://archive.thisislancashire.co.uk/1996/7/6/849559.html

Archive from the borough's daily newspaper, the Lancashire Telegraph

I like it.

That's high praise, indeed....and I agree. If the McClellan fight hadn't ended as tragically as it did, Benn would have continued making noise at 168.

In a mythical match between Benn and Hagler, I see Marvin kayoing him in a fight potentially more brutal than Hagler-Hearns. The fans would have gotten their money's worth, no doubt.

**Castillofan** · 05-29-2006, 10:56 AM

Unfortunately, that was quoted the night before Benn went out against Sugarboy Malnga. High praise from a legend, but a shame to think back and realize that Benn went out like that against Malinga.

**K-DOGG** · 05-29-2006, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by Castillofan

Unfortunately, that was quoted the night before Benn went out against Sugarboy Malnga. High praise from a legend, but a shame to think back and realize that Benn went out like that against Malinga.

True, true.

**Guest** · 05-29-2006, 01:07 PM

Jesus Christ, is this idiot still spamming the place with HISTORY threads? What a clown!

**JuicyJuice** · 05-29-2006, 01:52 PM

Originally posted by K-DOGG

If the McClellan fight hadn't ended as tragically as it did, Benn would have continued making noise at 168.

I doubt it, Benn was finished PHYSICALLY after the McClellan fight. His list of injuries from that fight is so long that I haven't got the time to list them!

**JuicyJuice** · 05-30-2006, 11:41 AM

Originally posted by K-DOGG

In a mythical match between Benn and Hagler, I see Marvin kayoing him in a fight potentially more brutal than Hagler-Hearns. The fans would have gotten their money's worth, no doubt.

It would of been awesome while it lasted, but ultimately Benn's chin would of let him down.

**JerryJigsaw** · 05-30-2006, 11:48 AM

im sorry but Benn is simply overrated due to his power. he could not stand a chance against prime RJJ or even Eubank, who also ******.

**JuicyJuice** · 05-30-2006, 10:05 PM

Originally posted by JerryJigsaw

im sorry but Benn is simply overrated due to his power. he could not stand a chance against prime RJJ or even Eubank, who also ******.

Benn stands more than a chance against ANYBODY.

And it was Eubank who most people thought wouldn't stand a chance against Benn

Hagler talking about Benn..