Could Hearns have ever beaten Hagler?

[JazMerkin]

I think Hagler is all wrong for Hearns. He learned on his very tough road to the top how to deal with rangy clever boxers. I think smaller guys who were too quick & elusive for him would provide more of a challenge. I mean you never know, but I'd favour Hagler over Hearns 4 out of every 5 they fought.

[greynotsoold]

Hagler started the fight fast, he came out of the corner that way and that was his plan going in. Being cut had nothing to do with it.
He would beat Hearns every time because Tommy couldn't knock him out and he couldn't keep Hagler off of him and he wasn't durable enough to last. Tommy couldn't fight much inside and he couldn't keep Hagler away.