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it is actually a very similar fight. One guy is being more effective and the other is throwing but not hitting. Although Hagler hit Ray more than Oscar hit Floyd. And Hagler almost had Ray out at the bell it seemed. Floyd was more effective than Ray and should have won by a bigger margin. And I think Ray beat Marvin. I think Marvin was past his prime during Leonard and could not fight effectively anymore.
Not really Oscar didn't give away first 4 rounds Hagler didn't gas in last part of fight its not same at all.
But Ray gave away the last 3 rounds. Although some gave Ray the 11th, I did not. but the comparisons are very strong. Hagler the stronger guy and Ray the boxer. Had Marvin been active more at the end of 86 with one more fight after Mugabi he would have won those first few rounds. He had to shake off the rust, and coming out orthodox in rounds one and two gave the momentum to Ray even after Marvin switched. The only effective fight he fought against the legends was with Hearns.