Hopkins vs Hagler?

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Hagler by UD. He would make b-hop work harder than he has ever in his life.

If Duran can go 15 rounds with Hagler without even getting decked, Hopkins would certainly do the same.

Are you saying that Hopkins is as good or better than Duran? I would disagree and say that Duran was better, multi division champ, granite hands and chin. KOed once, but I am not sure anybody could have stood after that shot by Hearns.

Rahman beat Lennox. Tyson lost to Lennox. That doesn't mean I think Rahman is greater or just as good as Tyson. Hopkins has the best chin of any fighter of our generation, and is a natural middleweight, not a blown up light weight. The question you should be asking is 'is Duran's chin as good as Hopkins' chin?' You might be able to make an argument that it is just as good, but there is no evidence to suggest it is better.

I think what seperates the two would be Hopkins defense. I dont recall a shot that really landed flush on him especially in the last few years. They are two different types of fighters where Duran chose to brawl more which exposed him to getting hit more and Hopkins opted for a more slick boxing style which limited the times he got hit. I would stand by saying that their chins were just as good as the others.