The Kings documentary - Leonard, Hagler, Hearns and Duran

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remember when ray leonard at thirty one & marvin hagler at thirty three were considered old when they fought?

That is so true, now they are just hitting their peak "earning powers". Both had serious injuries and cuts that delayed fights which may have added to the "old" narrative.

I assume better diets and nutrition has helped boxers today preserve their careers into the late 30's now.

they had also both fought a few fifteen rounders, the amateurs weren't much different from the pros & i hear the gym wars were something else

Gym wars whilst training were legendary for Thomas Hearns in the Kronk gym, you are right.