Boxing At The Weekend...

[Francie, 2,809]

53 minutes ago, Seagull said:

It's hard work with you. Hearns wasn't his brother FFS, who would you say knew more about what happened, his wife or Hearns?

I never said it was his brother lol I'd say his wife too,but why has hearn said something like that if it wasn't true.

Don't be getting arsey way me I'm just staying what was said

[Seagull 577]

6 minutes ago, Francie, said:

I never said it was his brother lol I'd say his wife too,but why has hearn said something like that if it wasn't true.

Don't be getting arsey way me I'm just staying what was said

Why, ask him FFS lol. His wife clearly stated he didn't die from the vaccine, that's good enough for me.

[gnasher16 31,387]

Personally i forgot about all the vaccine caper long ago i couldnt give a shit about it either way but a couple of things reading you chaps posts about it that might be worth keeping in mind....i remember reading that Hagler and Hearns remained good friends throughout their lives so not like Hearns was just some random geezer taking a guess....but also Hearns has been punchy for years now im not sure how reliable his evidence would be.

[gnasher16 31,387]

8 hours ago, jukel123 said:

 

I was surprised Chishora turned down a big final pay day. Two million he says.

Chishora has had some hidings over the years.  One more wouldn't make much difference. Lol

Wouldnt believe a word he says to be honest mate.

[jukel123 9,382]

Just now, gnasher16 said:

Wouldnt believe a word he says to be honest mate.

Crossed my mind too.

[gnasher16 31,387]

8 hours ago, jukel123 said:

I just remembered being on my feet at the end of the fight and screaming " no,no, daylight robbery"

For me, Leonard's punches were the same as being hit with balloons. Little pit a pat blows intended to score points and not hurt.

People will argue about it till the year dot. Technically he won, agreed. But I still think Leonard was robbed.

Whatever your opinion, it was a helluva fight by two brilliant boxers.

Absolutely,and your'e certainly not the only one who feels Hagler deserved the nod plenty of people have said the same over the years.....i just think Hagler started too slow and showed Leonard too much respect he gave the first 4 rounds away before he even got started......i was a big Hagler fan i wanted him to win he just had that air of menace and complete dedication that impressed me at the time but for me Leonard outwitted him every way around.....as you'll remember they could of fought years previous but Leonard saw how much he'd slowed in the Mugabe fight and knew he was ripe for the picking....regards Leonard not hurting him you have to remember Leonard was not only coming up 2 weight divisions but also going in against one of the toughest most durable fighters to ever get in a ring he was never expected to hurt Hagler......you may remember many of the pundits of the day predicting that if Leonard was to win it could be in an Ali/Foreman rope a dope scenario.....but Leonard with his cocky nature surprised everyone by actually standing infront of Hagler on many occasions.....for me Hagler was the second greatest middleweight in history and it was a shame the way he went out as that loss i believe hurt him for the rest of his life and although never admitted it publicly really didnt like or respect Leonard.....Hearns he thought the world of and Duran he acknowledged was a legendary fighter of the era....but Leonard i think just left a sour taste in his mouth and a bit of disdain for the sport itself.

Anyway apologies for a somewhat over enthusiastic reply  the mid eighties were the greatest most enjoyable time of the sport for me as an early twenties local prospect myself with just a complete love and obsession for the game,just brings back happy memories the anticipation and excitement for those last 3 Hagler fights Hearns in 85,Mugabe in 86 and Leonard 87 its like you knew you was watching an icon of the sport coming to an end and just willed him to win for that reason alone.

Edited 7 hours ago by gnasher16