Re: This day in boxing. A look back.
That was interesting, Hagler and Hearns were due to fight in 1982 but Hearns injured his hand. Hagler teased him about it and for turning down $2 million. So this fight was 2/3 years in the making.
For the press conference Hearns said he would become the greatest/victorious after 3 rounds which may show that he did originally intend to attack Hagler as his strategy. The story that came out after was that, because Hearn's legs were weak after a massage, Manny Steward told Tommy to just go and attack Hagler when the real plan was to box early.
First round is just a crazy war with Hagler badly cut!!!!
2nd round tons of body shots from Hagler and Hearns legs are unsteady.
3rd round Hearns boxing and using his feet because he probably injured his right hand and his jab could damage the cut of Hagler even further. Marvin was just would not be denied.
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