I think Hearns had an excellent chance of beating Hagler if they were to rematch. I think he breaking his hand contributed to him not winning the fight. But it wasn't the reason why he lost. Nor was it bad strategy. Hearns going to war with Hagler was not a mistake. Cuz that what he was all about. He was always more Hitman than Cobra. Hearns was a personal favorite and an ATG. But he an achilles heel. A weak chin. He had trouble taking a big punch. It's the reason why he lost to Hagler and Barkley. And that's not even debatable. Hearns had amazing firepower. And managed to carry a lot of it up in weight. That firepower and his seriously underrated boxing skills is why he can never be counted out in a rematch. Even against Hagler. But that chin was always a handicap. And was is downfall more than once
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