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    Could Bernard Hopkins beat Marvin Hagler?

    Do you guys think the ring generalship of Hopkins could get him past the hard punching Hagler in a 12 rounder?
    #2
    IMO no but it would be close

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      #3
      easily imo.i don't think people quite understand what kinda monster hopkins is.he's to big for marvin, to crafty, and just as tough as marvin was.

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        Originally posted by ALPHA O`MEGA View Post
        easily imo.i don't think people quite understand what kinda monster hopkins is.he's to big for marvin, to crafty, and just as tough as marvin was.
        I don't think people quite understand what kind of a monster Hagler was in his prime.

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          Originally posted by ALPHA O`MEGA View Post
          easily imo.i don't think people quite understand what kinda monster hopkins is.he's to big for marvin, to crafty, and just as tough as marvin was.
          LOL @ anything involving Hagler being easy

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            #6
            Originally posted by TheManchine View Post
            I don't think people quite understand what kind of a monster Hagler was in his prime.
            Originally posted by wmute View Post
            LOL @ anything involving Hagler being easy
            as usual fighters of the past get overrated, and i don't blame any of you I've done the same, buts that's just my opinion.marvin was a one handed puncher, a right handed fighter turned southpaw; hop would have neutralized that,
            on top of being only 5-9. believe me, I'm no hop fan, but i have respect for his ability.
            he even gave, quite possibly the most gifted boxer to ever lace a pair of gloves up in his prime in jones, a tough fight.as a nobody.that's just M.O.

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              #7
              Originally posted by ALPHA O`MEGA View Post
              as usual fighters of the past get overrated, and i don't blame any of you I've done the same, buts that's just my opinion.marvin was a one handed puncher, a right handed fighter turned southpaw; hop would have neutralized that,
              on top of being only 5-9. believe me, I'm no hop fan, but i have respect for his ability.
              he even gave, quite possibly the most gifted boxer to ever lace a pair of gloves up in his prime in jones, a tough fight.as a nobody.that's just M.O.
              I want to know how this plays as an easy fight for Hopkins. How is it going to be that he wins rounds easily against Hagler?

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                #8
                Originally posted by ALPHA O`MEGA View Post
                as usual fighters of the past get overrated, and i don't blame any of you I've done the same, buts that's just my opinion.marvin was a one handed puncher, a right handed fighter turned southpaw; hop would have neutralized that,
                on top of being only 5-9.                 believe me, I'm no hop fan, but i have respect for his ability.
                he even gave, quite possibly the most gifted boxer to ever lace a pair of gloves up in his prime in jones, a tough fight.as a nobody.that's just M.O.
                Originally posted by wmute View Post
                I want to know how this plays as an easy fight for Hopkins. How is it going to be that he wins rounds easily against Hagler?
                doesn't that answer you're question?

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                  Originally posted by ALPHA O`MEGA View Post
                  as usual fighters of the past get overrated, and i don't blame any of you I've done the same, buts that's just my opinion.marvin was a one handed puncher, a right handed fighter turned southpaw; hop would have neutralized that,
                  on top of being only 5-9. believe me, I'm no hop fan, but i have respect for his ability.
                  he even gave, quite possibly the most gifted boxer to ever lace a pair of gloves up in his prime in jones, a tough fight.as a nobody.that's just M.O.
                  How does Hagler get overrated? You are simply underrating him by saying it would be 'easy' for Hopkins.

                  Hopkins would have a lot more than Hagler's right hand to worry about. Hagler is no Kelly Pavlik, that I can tell you. He was an all-around great boxer with no real weaknesses.

                  Don't forget that Hagler had abnormally long arms while Hopkins' reach is relatively short.

                  I wouldn't describe the Jones-Hopkins fight as tough, just unspectacular. Neither fighter was at their best.

                  I know people are now finally giving Hopkins the respect deserves after beating a rather one-dimensional (but highly rated) puncher but he has had his struggles and is not invincible by any means. His MW resume looks weak next to Hagler's or Monzon's.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by ALPHA O`MEGA View Post
                    doesn't that answer you're question?
                    No, because

                    1) Hagler has power in 1 hand but still landed plenty of lefts, those score points even if they wouldnt shake Hopkins.

                    2) I guess you are suggesting Hopkins would just dance around the ring for 15 rounds to impose his reach on Hagler. Although I have seen Hopkins pick his shots from the outside, it doesnt seem to me it is his most natural role.

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