Middleweights: Marvin Hagler vs Dick Tiger

[elmersalsa]

Two all-time greats going at it. Who wins in your view? This is a tough one for me to pick...Both fighters were OUT OF THIS WORLD....I mean EXTRAORDINARY

[My2Sense]

Hagler could win, but he'd have to be on his toes all night and constantly switching back and forth between stances, like he did against Briscoe. He could never get caught up in a trade with Tiger, who was stronger and hit harder IMO.

[TigerMoth]

[quote="My2Sense"]Hagler could win, but he'd have to be on his toes all night and constantly switching back and forth between stances, like he did against Briscoe. He could never get caught up in a trade with Tiger, who was stronger and hit harder IMO.[/quote]

Dick Tiger was a very strong, fierce fighter. But, I don't recall ever seeing Hagler hurt. Was Hagler ever put down in his career? From what I know at present, I would have to think Hagler could take Tiger's best and prevail.

[Seamus]

Hagler was charged with an official knockdown vs Juan Domingo Roldan in the 1st round, but it was extremely questionable.

Hagler may not have had Tiger's one punch power, but he was the better combination puncher, and that's where he did his damage.

Hagler by a clear decision.

[NazNaci1]

Tough tough fight tbh.

Both great great fighters.....however i think Haglers better skills would ultimately prevail, wouldnt be easy by along shot though.

Would have loved to watch this Dream Match tbh

[Goodnight, Irene]

Hagler could win, but he'd have to be on his toes all night and constantly switching back and forth between stances, like he did against Briscoe. He could never get caught up in a trade with Tiger, who was stronger and hit harder IMO.

Dick Tiger was a very strong, fierce fighter. But, I don't recall ever seeing Hagler hurt. Was Hagler ever put down in his career? From what I know at present, I would have to think Hagler could take Tiger's best and prevail.

Don't be so sure about that final sentence. Hagler was rarely hurt seriously, if ever --- it's then, when that first happens to a fighter, strange things can happen, & givens of certain men taken for granted can crumble instantly. Tiger just may've been the man to damage Hagler, & from there, who really knows?

[My2Sense]

Don't be so sure about that final sentence. Hagler was rarely hurt seriously, if ever --- it's then, when that first happens to a fighter, strange things can happen, & givens of certain men taken for granted can crumble instantly. Tiger just may've been the man to damage Hagler, & from there, who really knows?

Tiger has also done a number on a few fighters who were supposed to have "invincible" chins - ie: Rocky Rivero, Jose Gonzales.

[Giancarlo]

Interesting matchup

[yancey]

Tiger is one of my favorites, but I would go with Hagler by UD.

[Rover]

Hagler by decision in a tough fight. Excellent match-up.

[gilgamesh]

Great matchup indeed. I'd take Marvin by decision.

Both of these guys were about as tough as it comes. Would be a damn good fight.