Why Does Hopkins Get Criticism But Hagler Does Not?

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Boom Boom, you make a great point & that's why I'm surprised some people didn't think Ray beat Hagler. Hagler was tough no doubt but did beating guys like Hamsho (twice), Vito, Sibson, William Lee, etc. prepare Hagler for a boxer like Ray? None of Hagler's title defenses were against a master boxer like Ray. Hearns could have boxed but chose to slug. Duran was too small. The Mugabi win was impressive but he was another slugger.

Don't forget Bennie Briscoe that was another very impressive win for Marvin Hagler, Bennie Briscoe probably come the closest to stopping the great Carlos Monzon.