Hagler on FNF

[marbleheadmaui]

This has got to be hard for Marvin. He was one of those guys who really prized being THE MAN.

Had there been someone else claiming to be the middleweight champ when Marvin was a round?

The fight negotiations would have gone like this.

Marvin: I want to fight you tomorrow

Other guy: In my hometown

Marvin: Fine

Other guy: My brother as referee

Marvin: Fine (starting to steam)

Other guy: My parents as judges

Marvin: (gritted teeth) let's GO already!

Other guy: I get an 80% split

Marvin: GET ME MY GLOVES!

Not exactly true dude, although he was certainly a lot better than these two prima donnas, it took nearly 2 years for his fight with Hearns to get made & then negotiations fell apart for a rematch. Not to mention how he behaved after losing to Leonard, which really didn't strike me as someone wanting to prove he was THE MAN. Like almost all these guys, when they're hungry on the way up, they'll do what it takes. Not that I blame him for that decision, he's got his marbles intact & has plenty of cash.

Anyway I don't know why Hagler isn't rooting for Floyd. They've got so much in common. Both bald, black & like to hit women (oh I went there)

Not sure where you are getting your data. Two years to make the Hearns fight? Really? Hearns was campaigning at 154 up until the Hagler fight. As for a rematch what would have been the point? Hearns hit the guy with his very best shot...and busted his hand in three places!

I NEVER complain when guys retire. When they choose to be done, they choose to be done.

While champion Hagler knocked off 12 challengers, eleven by KO. Of those 12? Every one was a top ten and nine of them were top five ranked.

THAT is what I want from a fighter.