Hagler my favorite fighter of all time!!!! I'm Latino so it's pure admiration, no biased bs. We all human's and as a fighter and person he is in the upper echelon. Duran a bad ass too but Haglers style, his toughness and grit is exactly what I love in a fighter
Marvin was one of he toughest SOB's in Boxing. And I mean that with the utmost of respect. Hands of Stone was NEVER to be taken lightly and this is one of the GREAT fights of the era' TWO TRUE WARRIORS! Thanks for the video!
Two of the toughest fighters ever.Roberto Duran Hagler was a natural middle weight. Duran gained weight for this fight.Duran was unreal when he was a light weight. Both were tremendous. Both men fought all comers. They never ducked any fighter.Both have my utmost respect.
There's plenty of clinching, positioning, feinting- that's boxing. They're not just standing- giving a free hit to the chin until someone drops. But they do fight and test each other to the extreme- in what was a brutal chest match.
This fight proves how truly great Duran was to step into the ring with another great like Hagler, who was a natural middleweight, and give him such a tough fight......
Hagler was an all time great. You're right and I was thinking the same... the fact that Duran could go the distance with him shows Duran was world class.
Correct. Duran was a natural lightweight. That he could come up to Middleweight and fight a close match is proof of his greatness. His sportsmanship left a lot to be desired, but he was one of the all-time greats. Rest In Peace and honor to Marvin Hagler also one of the greatest middleweights.
Duran is a natural LIGHTWEIGHT. that is insane, he is going against arguably the greatest middleweight of all time. That’s like a lion going all the way to the Arctic to fight a polar bear.
Monzón era el rival de él en el año 74 o 75. Una gran pelea hubiésemos visto. Un Monzón con experiencia y rodaje . Con un jab único y alcance de brazos. Hagler recién comenzaba en esos años. Ganaba Monzón indudablemente por UD
In-fighting is a lost art. Every fighter nowadays just likes to hug each other, Duran and Hagler and all the guys of the 70s and 80s loved to slug it out.
I would add Alexis Arguello, Wilfredo Gomez, Salvador Sanchez and Carlos Zarate to the list above....and with Benitez there too...you could have one hell of a BBQ....gotta love that era
In my opinion, this was one of the greatest fights of all time. This video highlights the blows; but if you have time, watch the entire fight. The defensive skill of these two fighters is phenomenal. Each are masters at foreseeing, slipping, and ducking punches while maintaining pursuit. It was a very close fight. Duran's experience and knowledge shows; and he really has no faults here, other than being smaller and past his prime. Hagler had advantages of reach, age, size; but it was the overall strength of Hagler that proved to be the difference. Duran couldn't muscle him inside like he could with almost all his other opponents. You'll also notice that Hagler is much quicker, both in movement and hand speed, than people gave him credit for. Full 15 rounds of action, perfect offense and defense and determination from both fighters. Great, great fight. Rest In Pease Marvelous, a great champion and a great human being. He once said that this was his favorite fight. Mine too.
Great summary and yeh I agree with u got to b one of the best fights there’s been but back then with the four particular fighters we all talk about any time either of them were matched up u knew u was in for something special and u couldn’t wait for them to get it on I rearly miss them days and these fighters
True that, the fact Duran was the only boxer that consistently backed up the ferocious Marvellous Marvin Hagler shows Duran's greatness. This is the Golden Age of boxing with two of its greatest and finest gladiators.
@@theprinceoftides6836 no way ... for every punch Duran lands , Hagler answers with three ... love the way Haglers punches would back off Duran ... Hagler was the best , bottomline 🌟
Two of the greatest....what a lot of people don't understand is that Roberto was a natural lightweight....he was possibly the best lightweight of all time...Marvin was just the total package, and the bigger man....Roberto was fighting above his natural weight and still showed his warrior spirit...greatest era of boxing
See Hagler had the best chin in History and he never ran out of stamina!! It never seemed like Hagler was swinging hard but the punches would break down the toughest and the best fighters!! I don’t think I ever seen Hagler even get hurt!! He was like a machine a terminator or something!! I never seen anybody walk through punches like Hagler!! One thing about Hagler he didn’t Drink and do drugs like the other 3 kings!!
I recently saw an interview about martial artists talking about this concept. It's not that you fight prepared to die. You fight without EVEN THINKING about death, the fight is all there is at the moment you start.
These were the great days of boxing. The 1980s. So many great fighters and many of the fights were right on the networks of ABC, CBS, and NBC. Of course HBO became a serious player and the closed circuit broadcasts. It was awesome to be a boxing fan back then.
@@searchforthestrangler5034 totally agree, we probably didn't get quite so much as you in America but can certainly remember being able to watch some of them and of course we had a few of our own champions and boxing scene over here, Barry Maguigan from Ireland, Lloyd Honnegan was a big upset when he took welterweight title from your man Don the Cobra Curry and I remember seeing him in previous fight, had lightning fast punches. was lucky enough to see the Hagler V Leonard live first time around, has to be one of the closest and best fights ever.
@@pinarellolimoncello Yes I remember Barry McGuigan and Lylod Honeyghan. I would love to watch McGuigan fight in his homeland because of the atmosphere of his countrymen rooting for him and Honeyghan was WBC Welterweight champion before losing to Marlon Starling in 1989.
@@searchforthestrangler5034 yup, didn't last long at the top from memory, will have to watch that one as I didn't get to see it way back when. TH-cam is certainly a fantastic resource, have to thank you Americans for some things. Cant you stop your president from firing so many live rounds at everyone he doesn't like , is painful. Says in the book of Isaiah that nation will speak peace unto nation. sooner the better is what I say.
My dad sparred with Marvin at Petronellis gym in Brockton, Massachusetts... He also sparred with Carlos Monzón and a few other great boxers from Argentina. I had a few rounds with Robbie ( Marvin's half brother), he was maybe 12 and I was 10, he was a lot smaller... I thought I would knock him out... I got so frustrated I started kicking him😂😂😂... End of fight. This video brought back memories.❤
Duran started his career as a lightweight, 130 lbs , later won welterweight and jr middleweight titles. amazing that he could go 15 rds with Hagler, one of all time greats
Duran's pre-fight weight was about 190 pounds. So enough of the bull crap of Duran being a natural lightweight. Duran's natural weight was 190 pounds. He moved up in divisions because he kept having problems making weight.
@@michaeljones4216 yes he did in 1967 when Duran had his first professional fight, he fought battam weight 118 lbs. Do your research if you don't believe me. Then let me know
@@charlesrazo7246 U maybe right or u maybe bewrong. Ç that Duran's father was Mexican., although Duran was born in Panama. Therefore Duran was the baddest ever Mexican fighter to lace up the gloves, ahead of Chavez and Salvador Sanchez.(RIH) Salvador Sanchez, U are truly missed. The eye of the tiger..
I had heard of this fight when I was in the US Navy and serving overseas but I never watched it until now. Two great champions giving it their all. Both of them had hard fists and even harder chins. Really good fight!
U should have been around at the time ( downside ude b as old as me now ) the anticipation before these fights aired was unbelievable u just couldn’t wait for them to get it on hagler hearns Duran and Leonard well never c there likes again just awesome fighters and fights
Haggler won, no doubt, but what a great fighter Duran was. Even when being hit by a naturally bigger man his counters were firing off and Haggler's face was damaged. Two great fighters.
The thing with Duran is that he had already been a big time professional fighter for about a decade by the time those other guys broke out and they all started fighting each other. I sort of give him a pass because of that.
Duran became a lightweight champion in 1972 by 1978 1979 Duran decides to move up in weight and challenge Leonard 1980 was my opinion Duran's last great year of fighting where if Hagler or Hearns fought him that year by far he would have won just like he beat Leonard the first fight but Sugar Ray being as gifted as he was he was able to change up his style to all speed and footwork in Leonard-Duran 2 the infamous no mas fight where Duran quit because he knew Sugar Ray was gonna beat him easy that fight never go into the ring and brawl with Duran he was to good at that you have to punch and run with a guy like that and RayLeonard did that and easily won the other greats like Hagler or Hearns could not do that although can fight southpaw but made a big mistake not fighting southpaw against Leonard in 1987 cause if he did he would have won the decision but Leonard won cause he outsmarted and outpointed Hagler another strategy Leonard was good at!!!! Leonard was not the strongest or the best boxer but in his prime he was the smartest and fastest with jobs and whether he hurts you or not it builds points and impresses the judges out of all the fab 4 Duran, Hagler, Hearns, Leonard Sugar Ray takes the trophy home!!!!!
All the guys were great..hearns was my fave ..tough with good punching power and wasnt scared to trade with anyone.. He had a suspect chin.. But his piston like jab gave foes fits..
Hagler was incredible that pressure in the 13-15 rounds is insane. Not only was he dishing out most of the punishment but he was absorbing or dodging everything Duran had to offer. The "hands of steel" doesn't apply when you're fighting a guy like Hagler.
Duran would claim he injured his right hand somewhere in round 5 or 6. You can see that he doesn't use it nearly as much for the remainder of the fight and when he does there isn't a lot behind it. Take nothing away from Hagler, he is one of my favorites, but Duran just may have kept this an extremely close fight with only one hand for most of it. Testament to his greatness as well.
Yes there is a reason Duran is higher than all the other 4 in all time rankings. A very close loss to a bigger, younger, all time great is really a win for Duran's legacy.
Hagler was one hell of a fighter. I think about those days and you had Hagler, Hearnes, and Sugar Ray all at the same time. It was a good and close fight.
What's crazy to me here is that Duran was naturally a lightweight, fought at welter about 18 months before this and is in there trading bombs with a natural 160. What an incredible fighter. Wow.
That was his style of fighting toe to toe, I can’t think of any other fighter that could have done that. Haggler was a BIG puncher! Duran has to be the greatest lightweight of all time, the best inside fighter, in my opinion in the top 5 greatest ever
Roberto Duran was a true lightweight and Marvin Hagler was a true middleweight. It speaks volumes of Duran's courage that he challenged Hagler at his prime. Unfortunately the bigger man wins.
Duran was past his best obviously and past his best weightclass, but still gave Marvin trouble. Duran was without a doubt one of the greatest fighters to have ever lived.
Duran just finished beating Davey Moore, he was 32 while Hagler was 29, he also beat a sub par Barkley while he was 37 years of a age Barkley was 28 then after that fight he fought Ray leonard and lost .... SRL and MH were too good
@@rafaelramirez1507 you imbecile... It had more to do with the fact that Roberto was a natural lightweight going against a middleweight who happened to be one of the best middleweights of all time and was passed his best way past his best when he fought Sugar Ray Leonard
Duran didn't train properly for this fight. Duran should have backed up Hagler more often in the fight to gain the judges favor, but got tired going down the stretch allowing Hagler to throw and land more combinations inside and outside.
@@0bn.kris1234 Clash of styles...wrong style matchup for Duran..Hearns too tall and too damn fast...plus Duran was over his best..strangely though in this fight had Duran not been so machismo going against the ropes he might have done better...Hearns in this fight clearly at his best.
Duran was a great fighter , and gave hagler a real fight. Considering duran was a natural lightweight, and his age , his performance was unreal in this fight. Hagler was an amazing middleweight, and duran held his own. What an era of great fighters , never will be repeated again.
Duran was not a natural lightweight in late 1983. He hadn't made 135 lb since the third De Jesus fight in early 1978. He had no more chance of making lightweight than I do of being voted president of the USA.
Agreed a great account of himself and also agreed hagler the most complete boxer I’ve ever had the pleasure to watch with Leonard a very close second there’s only a hairs width between them for me
Lol floyd didnt even hug more than lennox ali holyfield did lol y'll just bunch of idiot cry baby haters cause floyd is the goat and your favorite fighter isnt.
Herol graham was haglers number 1 contender and he never fight him Graham was also hearns number 1 contender and he didnt fight him so your idols also ducking lmao None of the fab 4 even fought sumba kalambay either lolcthese are the 2 best guys around lmao.
Two of the greatest of all time. Pure warriors. Remember Roberto Duran had a weight disadvantage and took all of Hagler's best shots. Still, Hagler is the greatest middle weight ever. Period. R.I.P warrior.
@@sickathanyouraverage4404 Natural weight matters. Hagler was probably a natural lightheavy weight. Duran, SLR and Hearns put on weight to fight Hagler. Mugabi lost weight to fight him
@@MrChiangching SR Robinson was a great fighter but IMO one tier behind Hagler, SLR, Duran, Ali, Mayweather, Pacquiao and Joe Louis. He is in the same cadre as Hearne, Danny Lopez, Mike Tyson and Oscar Delahoya
Duran pure heart can match against anyone, but haggler is on a whole level on his own. Round after round haggler he dominate with class and skills although Duran have a few round but it’s clearly who’s the champ . Duran a legend but haggler is just marvelous legendary ☝️💯… respect to both warriors!
Bueno aquí la verdad que los critican a Duran no tienen conocimiento de unos detalles, pero seria bueno recordarle esos detalles. 1. Venia de un peso de 135 lbs, 147, 154 y 160 Lbs. 2. Ese mismo año 83 hizo tres peleas: Cuevas, Moore y Hagler. 3. Se fue directo y no hizo pelea de preparación en ese peso, como hacen hoy día una pelea o dos antes de esa gran pelea, fuera de eso eran 15 asaltos y te pesaban ese mismo día, no como hoy un dia antes. 4. Le paro a Hagler una Racha de 8 Ko consecutivos. 5. Hagler peso 160lbs pero la noche de la pelea estaba por 170lbs facil y cuidao un poquito mas y con todo eso nunca lo puso mal y para rematar gano por un punto en una desicion muy ajustada o cerrada, y esto que supuestamente hasta el 12 Duran le estaba ganando. Que fenomeno. 6. Ni Leonard ni tampoco Herns querian pelear con Hagler, Duran fue el primero y despues ellos. despues de La Pelea con Hagler ahi mismo bajando del Ring en una esquina estaba Leonard y le pregunto como estaba y como se sentia y el dijo que estaba bien y tranquilo y que hiba a celebrar y le dice a Leonard pelea con el que tu le ganas y leonard le dice * Really Duran * Why Duran le contesta porque tu siempre estas en condiciones y yo no, me subo de peso por comer mucho, y estaba en fiestas. Luego pudo ganar ese titulo con 37 años a un campeón mas joven y mas fuerte y que venia de propinarle a La cobra Herns un ko. Duran le propina una caida y le gana a Barkley en una pelea que fue pelea del Año. Barkley montado en 160lbs en el día del pesaje y al día siguiente en la noche estaba 175 lbs esa noche peleando vs un hombre mas bajito y que mide 5,8ft. Algo que la verdad es increible. Por ahi hubo uno que peleo con 37 años con ruso llamado Kostia Tsziu en el peso de 140lbs y bueno tristemente para nosotros los latinos sabemos cual fue el resultado.
Agreguele mi amigo ROBERTO DURAN debutó en el pesó mosca paso x las 118 x qué en esos tiempos no existia las 115 tampoco LAS 12 saltó a las 126 pasó x las 130 y se corona campeón en las 135 libras la única vez que le veían opción de ganar a Durán en peleas de título mundial fue con kent bukanan de ahi para allá siempre fue en contra de los pronósticos cuando enfrenta a leonar con 29 años decian los especialistas que ya estaba muy viejo y ustedes saben lo qué pasó
People Duran was a warrior he is a legend...Duran fought at light all the way up to middleweight and gave Hagler all he could handle...He fought Hagler at Hagler peak when people thought Hagler was unbeatable at that time..He didn't sit around and wait to fight Hagler when Hagler was past his peak..He fought Hagler when Hagler was at his best....He fought all comers not ducking, No one.....He beat Learnard and the first fight and would beat him in the second fight If they would have gave him time to train never understood why Duran team took such a big fight on short notice...Forget about Duran and Leanard third fight Duran was way past his prime by then...He might have lost some fights along the way but but by the time he fought Learnard the first time he had record of like 70 something fights and only 1 lost by then he was a legend all ready.....Duran fought in the company of fighter like Harry Greb,Henry Armstrong,Suger Ray Roberson,Ali,Jack Johnson,Tommy Hearns,Joe Louis,Larry Holmes,Sam Lanford and Stanley kitcell. and Aron Pryer....A lot of boxing writers may rank some fighter ahead of him that should be rank a head of him .....Because they may have fought when the division was weak...Or a young man fighting older the men Or duck the very best in the division or waiting until they felt a fighter was past there prime to fight them....Duran is way up there in the pound for pound ranking...There will never be another Duran..
Am back made a mistake I meant to say a lot of sports writers rank fighters ahead of Duran that shouldn't be there ...Because they came along when the division was weak. Or they duck the best fighters of there generation.Or they was young men fighting old men Or they waited until they believed a fighter was past his prime to fight them........Duran was legend in his own time there will never be another Duran .....
Spot on James , does anybody really think that Hagler was better than Duran ?, if Hagler was a lightweight , he would have been Roberto's sparring partner
Duran, a 30 odd yr old natural lightweight with over 70 fights was the only person to beat Ray at his peak, took arguably the greatest middleweight of all time the distance. He is in my opinion the greatest boxer of all time
If not the greatest...then only behind Robinson and Ali. Duran could bring it, box, had incredible foot work... never punched himself out (except in last rounds w/ Hagler well after his prime), and was a master feignter and defensive fighter as well. Total machisimo with a great heart. Loved to FIGHT!
@@troneski4595 he's greater because he was the lightweight, welterweight, junior middleweight, and middleweight champion of the world. I love Tommy but he doesn't even come into the picture when talking about the greatest of all time
@@troneski4595 Duran is the greatest of the 4 kings according to most reputable boxing pugilists. Duran is a top 10 p4p best ever. Leonard is closest then hagler and finally hearns
Wow, how can someone with the size of Duran, fights a marvelous machine for 15 rounds??? He uses pure intelligence. Duran moves into Haglers body so that Hagler does not have the necessary distance to throw the punches with full power. Then gets out to throw is combination and then moves back in, towards Hagler's body. Just a genious. This is why Hagler could not punch as hard as he did with Mugabhi. Duran also combines stepping back away from Hagler's punching range, just to breath. Then he goes back very close so that Hagler is forced to punch sideways and upper cuts because he cannot through his hooks and straight rights. Then his head's movements with the rolling of the shoulders. This Duran was in a different level. So clever!
Thank you, you now a lot about boxing no many persons give credit to Duran boxing they think Duran is a strong browler not knowing the great defensive fighter he was thank you again you're very clever to. you analize very well a boxer like Duran.
They went to 12 rounds to save the fighters and make the fights more exciting. Then we don’t watch guys take so many rounds off during a long ass fight and nobody dies...
When men were men .. .we have never seen the like of these guys since the 80's . .. .Sugar Ray. . .Hagler. . Duran. . and my favorite dude Tommy Hearns . .sorry if I left a few out. .warriors the lot of them.
When you consider Duran's most dominant greatness was as a lightweight in the 70's, to come up and fight like that against an all-time great middleweight in the 80’s... Nothing but respect for both outstanding warriors.
Duran had the ability to detect thunderous shots and had the head timing to roll with the shots,that kept him around in fights to inflict his punishment,and his jab was a stiff jab that did damage,and rarely did you see him cut,or swollen.
@@jackluque6616 well said Jack. It was near impossible to get a clean shot at his head. In well over 100 fights, he was only knocked down once, vs Hearns.
@@ballee8658 You're right, I forgot about that. They weren't as severe like the Hearns one, but they were knock downs. DeJesus beat him in the first fight, and was the only fighter to beat him in the 70s and at lightweight. Interesting side note: DeJesus was a heroin addict and got AIDS. Duran went to see him on his deathbed, at a time AIDS patients were feared and thought to be contagious.
Judges were correct in their decision. Hagler was the more dominant fighter. But Duran was not a natural middleweight and did incredibly well to go 15 rounds with a natural middleweight champion.
Even in defeat this fight adds to Duran legacy, he started at 135 and he went on to fight a very close competitive fight against one of the greatest middleweight of all time in Marvin Hagler.
This weight division was so complex. Hearns knocks out Duran in the 2nd round. Duran loses to Sugar Ray then draws the rematch ( which even Sugar Ray agrees, Hearns won the second fight). Hagler beats Hearns but loses to Sugar Ray. Just bloody unbelievable. They were kings.
Miss those days...and not just because boxing was still healthy. The world was...in a better place. Not perfect...but better. Big respect & appreciation to both Haggler & Duran. Epic fight. RIP Marvelous Marvin Haggler...he did deserve the win here.
Hagler really was like the perfect boxer. He had like no flaws, the best work ethic, killer instinct, great boxing skills, southpaw who could switch stances, KO power, and arguable the best chin in boxing history.
Patrick Bronske. Yes, he had all of the qualities you mention. Also he had great rhythm and flow and was a great counter puncher. I also thought he was very graceful for a southpaw. Most of them look quite untidy to me. No such thing as a perfect fighter of course, but Hagler ran it pretty damn close. One question for you. If you could pick any other middleweight in history, who would have given him his hardest fight? (and your not allowed to mention Leonard)
lost in space 54 Monzon or young James Toney because they wouldn’t get knocked out there both slick, don’t really get hit too much, and well rounded fighters
huh? this fight was like if Hagler had gone up to light heavyweight or cruiserweight and had a close fight with an all time great champion there- its like if Hagler had a very close loss to Archie Moore. That actually would have been GOOD for his legacy, and the fact Marvin never went up is the reason he is lower in the all time rankings than Leonard and especially Duran.
He didn’t rearly did he he won the fight yeh but kicked Durans ass I didn’t c that Duran stood his ground in there and put in a great performance and wasnt bullied out of it by hagler and believe u me I’m a massive hagler fan but credit where credits du Duran fought well and took the great man to 15 rounds not many did that
Un orgullo latino Roberto Durán empezó pelando pluma en su Panamá para ser rey de los pesos Ligeros y llegar a desafiar al mas grande peso mediano de la historia y ponerlo en evidencia... Duran simplemente un Fenómeno llego ser campeón supermediano
Incredible Marvelous Marvin Hagler! I salute the endurance of Roberto Duran. Great fighters and a wonderfully entertaining fight. Thank you for sharing.
Yes he was, Marvin was afflicted with a negative reaction to his fights, he was so good that he would destroy fighters who were in their own zone considered great, once Marvin dismantled them commentators would say that maybe the challenger was over rated, I had the misfortune of being a young powerful 22 years young former Marine back in 1979, I was talked into sparring with a man they called Stuff, I was instructed to throw my right hand as I had power, I did, Stuff said, whooo the kid can punch, and the rest is my history with Marvin, I still have the scar, my nose was changed for ever, Marvin has a brother, Robbie Simms, he could have been champ if he had stayed in the jr. Middle weight class, anyway, Marvin was in my opinion capable of defeating all other middleweight of his era, before and forget today, I think a young Jones could have made some waves but in the end Marvin was a beast.
Juan Aguilar absolutely, he was robbed against Leonard, and I have nothing but total admiration for him because he never made a comeback, a man of his word and that shows the strong character he is, thank you for sharing your story, very interesting
@@petesy03 Thank you for reading my little story, I am enjoying the fact that we all have a forum now from where we can make contact, we learn the new and unknown its great and I am happy that I can be a part of it. Thank you, be safe, use common sense so we don't keep losing good people.
Martin S every boxer has those type of fights, I’ll stick by what I say he was one of the best ever I don’t care or it doesn’t matter who he couldn’t knock out
Can we appreciate that Duran is a lightweight taking on the best welterweights of our generation before him and after. Love Pac-Man but this era of welterweights is unsurpassed. And stood toe to toe. Legend
I love how near the beginning of the 14th round Hagler whacks and backs up Duran a bit, then Duran stops and glares at Hagler, perhaps thinking it'll give Hagler pause, but NO, Hagler just keeps coming, the frickin' Energizer Bunny.
Roberto Durán injured his right hand in the fifth round, incredible that he did not stop the war, and even be winning until round 13. It is an injustice that Hagler did not give him a rematch.
Duran was possibly the greatest lightweight of all time and Hagler was possibly the greatest middleweight of all time. So at 32 years of age for Duran to be fighting Hagler 25lbs heavier then his best fighting weight and in a fairly even fight says it all….Duran can easily be mentioned as a top 5 greatest fighter of all time.. lets not forget what he did against a prime SRL fighting 12lbs above his best fighting weight..
When Duran turned professional, he started out in the featherweight division. After 15 years in the ring, to be the first man to take a peak Hagler the distance in his 9th title defence at middleweight, really is something quite remarkable. For Duran to be ahead on points after 13 rounds was even more astonishing. Sugar Ray Leonard would wait a further 4 years before he plucked up the courage to step into the ring with a much diminished Hagler.
I grew up a few blocks from Hagler and knew the Petronelli's. Marvin was a humble quiet and insanely dedicated hardworking guy and the rightful heir to the Marciano legacy of Brockton's boxing legends. RIP Marvelous you were truly a monster.
Señoras y señores, el más grande boxeador latino de todos los tiempos!! Roberto "Mano de Piedra" Durán. Me saco el sombrero ante ese valiente. Saludos de un chileno, hermanos de Panamá.
@@manuelparicahuaochoa616 no seas mamon chavez fue estrella fugaz no fue tan constante como roberto a chavez DE LA HOYA le partio el culo 2 veces sin sudar
@@22553555 mas de 100 peleas y fue una estrella fugaz , invicto mas de70 peleas , que hablas?? Idiota. Y habla en idioma universal, no me vengas con tus mejicanadas . Chávez era un portento de condición física, gran técnica, y en el golpe a golpe era unico. Mira la pelea de sugar con duran y el negro se lo.pasa por los huevos, sino sabes de box no hables gil.
@@manuelparicahuaochoa616 simplemente no tenia a su alrededor verdaderos ribales le tenia la suerte q estar en una generacion poco competitiva en cambio en la epoca d duran existian los 4 magnificos eran 4 boxeadores q se podian ganar entre ellos
Both great fighters and very nice guys. Believe it or not I was a sparring partner for both of them. I met Marvin in 1975 and trained with him til ‘82. Duran I met in ‘78 and sparred w him until ‘83. On this fight I worked w Hagler. I was a welterweight. Marvin was a humble guy. His brother Robbie was a good fighter, could’ve probably fought for the title, but he liked the ladies and spent more time with them than training. Goodey was a great trainer and a great guy. Man the stories I could tell. Good times. A lot of fun
Vincent Fisher oh it’s true. I could tell you every little detail about those times and what happened. How Marvin contract was secretly owned by a certain lawyer, how he finally got a title fight, and why, the real Petronelli gym. People can say whatever they like online, I understand the doubt. But it’s all true and I’m Just glad looking back I had the opportunity to do it. Great memories. Not many people can say they’ve been in the same ring with two world champs, I just wish I’d realized it sooner and gotten autograph and pics. But when you’re there in the middle of that stuff it’s the last thing on your mind
When you say pound for pound are you referring to the fact Duran was once a lightweight. Or that Hagler was pound for pound one of the greatest fighters of his time.
Duran, hand of stone, he fought all the great fighter, he's truly one of the greatest fighter of all time, Master of boxing, one of my heros, God Bless Roberto Duran, The Hands Of Stone
The boxing announcers are giving every round to duran the way they call the fight ,they forget that hagler is in the ring too,hagler was busier and dealt more blows thus he deserved the win
Two incredible fighters. I hate to see either lose, but I'm from Boston ... so it's Hagler - the Marvelous one! I still can't believe Marvin's dead. I used to see him down town, at night, partying, when he wasn't down "P-Town" (the tip of the Cape) training, at the end of the world, with no distractions.
Duran is the only fighter to go 15 rounds with hagler. That is a victory in itself. Those two are two of the toughest men to ever put the gloves on and step in the ring
'80s boxing had produced 4 of the greatest fighters to live. Duran, Hagler, Hearns and Sugar Ray Leonard. Then came Tyson in the late 80s until the 90s. The good old days of boxing.
I agree, that was an awesome era for boxing. Many other greats in other divisions. Duran and Hagler are favorites of mine. Both warriors. In the mid 80’s I was in a SF jazz club. Sitting alone was Roberto Duran. I walked over and in Spanish acknowledged him. He stood up and we shook hands. I have extra large hands but his engulfed mine. All his fingers were an inch or more wide. He signed a $20 bill I still have.
@@richardjohnson4835 Awesome! Duran and Hagler were my favourite boxers in the 80s. Sadly we can't stop the time. 40 years had passed but I still remember the great fights that I have witnessed, and we were very fortunate to be given the chance to see the 80s great fights. After that, 90s belonged to the heavyweights.
RIP Great Warrior Champion Legend Marvellous Marvin Hagler
Yes he was magnificent, and felled by the Covid vaccine like Hammering Hank Aaron. Think hard before you get the jab.
R.I.P Warrior
RIP.....
CHAMP..
😭😭😭😭😭😭
@@markslinger9042 no chance.
Hagler my favorite fighter of all time!!!! I'm Latino so it's pure admiration, no biased bs. We all human's and as a fighter and person he is in the upper echelon. Duran a bad ass too but Haglers style, his toughness and grit is exactly what I love in a fighter
I respect that. Hagler was my second favorite. Duran was my favorite for sure.
My favorite too.
This was the best era of boxing for me. Hagler, Leonard, Duran, and Hearns.
The 4 kings
@@RYTHMICRIOT Yup, the Four Horsemen of Boxing in the 80s
Duran was tough too and in a small skinny frame so that's why hes my favorite but hagler is definitely second for me.
Marvin was one of he toughest SOB's in Boxing. And I mean that with the utmost of respect. Hands of Stone was NEVER to be taken lightly and this is one of the GREAT fights of the era' TWO TRUE WARRIORS! Thanks for the video!
AMEN
One the best
yep
Two of the toughest fighters ever.Roberto Duran Hagler was a natural middle weight. Duran gained weight for this fight.Duran was unreal when he was a light weight. Both were tremendous. Both men fought all comers. They never ducked any fighter.Both have my utmost respect.
@@brendataylor3075 You betcha.
And that, my friends, is boxing. No clinches, no hugs, just two legends with great stamina exchanging blows for 15 rounds of inferno.
Exactly
Yeah we are looking at you evander holyfield
And no showboating entrancing. They don't play boxing.
There's plenty of clinching, positioning, feinting- that's boxing. They're not just standing- giving a free hit to the chin until someone drops.
But they do fight and test each other to the extreme- in what was a brutal chest match.
Obviously u never been to a ring and fight...if u box with an average boxer and just stand and throw punches ohhhh boy u re going down fast
Aaaah back when the best boxers fought each other. Not like today!
This fight proves how truly great Duran was to step into the ring with another great like Hagler, who was a natural middleweight, and give him such a tough fight......
Hagler was an all time great. You're right and I was thinking the same... the fact that Duran could go the distance with him shows Duran was world class.
Correct. Duran was a natural lightweight. That he could come up to Middleweight and fight a close match is proof of his greatness. His sportsmanship left a lot to be desired, but he was one of the all-time greats.
Rest In Peace and honor to Marvin Hagler also one of the greatest middleweights.
Rusty Walker Marvin's passing is a shock....let me leave it at that..
Just proved he had heart ....
Perdio wey
Duran is a natural LIGHTWEIGHT. that is insane, he is going against arguably the greatest middleweight of all time. That’s like a lion going all the way to the Arctic to fight a polar bear.
Haha ..true though!!!
So true my dad always said of Duran were did you catch him and what did you do with his tail
Duran el mejor de la historia
Monzón era el rival de él en el año 74 o 75. Una gran pelea hubiésemos visto.
Un Monzón con experiencia y rodaje . Con un jab único y alcance de brazos.
Hagler recién comenzaba en esos años.
Ganaba Monzón indudablemente por UD
Take the "Arguably" part out. He was the greatest middleweight ever. Top 5 boxer, regardless off weight class and era
The Glory years of Boxing . Hagler, Hearns, Leonard, Duran, Pryor, Arguello, Camacho, Cesar Chavez. Everybody fought everybody, ALL IN THEIR PRIME!!!!
In-fighting is a lost art. Every fighter nowadays just likes to hug each other, Duran and Hagler and all the guys of the 70s and 80s loved to slug it out.
Oh don’t be so critical. We got Triple G,
Rest In Peace, Marvin! A great Middleweight champion! Always came to the ring prepared to move forward, box or punch his way to win.
one of the best times for boxing,Hagler, Hearns, Duran and Leonard
You said it brother
Benitez
I would add Alexis Arguello, Wilfredo Gomez, Salvador Sanchez and Carlos Zarate to the list above....and with Benitez there too...you could have one hell of a BBQ....gotta love that era
That's right
Yeah, i think 5 kings - Benitez
In my opinion, this was one of the greatest fights of all time. This video highlights the blows; but if you have time, watch the entire fight. The defensive skill of these two fighters is phenomenal. Each are masters at foreseeing, slipping, and ducking punches while maintaining pursuit. It was a very close fight. Duran's experience and knowledge shows; and he really has no faults here, other than being smaller and past his prime. Hagler had advantages of reach, age, size; but it was the overall strength of Hagler that proved to be the difference. Duran couldn't muscle him inside like he could with almost all his other opponents. You'll also notice that Hagler is much quicker, both in movement and hand speed, than people gave him credit for. Full 15 rounds of action, perfect offense and defense and determination from both fighters. Great, great fight.
Rest In Pease Marvelous, a great champion and a great human being. He once said that this was his favorite fight. Mine too.
Great summary and yeh I agree with u got to b one of the best fights there’s been but back then with the four particular fighters we all talk about any time either of them were matched up u knew u was in for something special and u couldn’t wait for them to get it on I rearly miss them days and these fighters
Duran was the only man who could make Hagler fight with caution.
Absolutely, and even then it was very little...Marvelous was a cyborg
Man this dude is inspiring beyond words
@Carlos Grey i like to laugh please elaborate?
True that, the fact Duran was the only boxer that consistently backed up the ferocious Marvellous Marvin Hagler shows Duran's greatness. This is the Golden Age of boxing with two of its greatest and finest gladiators.
@@theprinceoftides6836 no way ... for every punch Duran lands , Hagler answers with three ... love the way Haglers punches would back off Duran ... Hagler was the best , bottomline 🌟
Although he lost, Duran turned in one hell of a performance against a prime Hagler.
WOW!
why did Duran look so bad only 7 months later against Hearns?
@Roger Martin Why are you talking about 1972?
@@garyanderson9467 , Hearns was doped up on PEDs. PEDs give people an unfair advantage, and that's why it's banned in the Olympics.
@@georgcantor7172 Got proof of that? I know what PEDs are, fool.
@@georgcantor7172 lmfao. Stfu
Two of the greatest....what a lot of people don't understand is that Roberto was a natural lightweight....he was possibly the best lightweight of all time...Marvin was just the total package, and the bigger man....Roberto was fighting above his natural weight and still showed his warrior spirit...greatest era of boxing
U Summed it up perfectly great fighters in a great fighting era
See Hagler had the best chin in History and he never ran out of stamina!! It never seemed like Hagler was swinging hard but the punches would break down the toughest and the best fighters!! I don’t think I ever seen Hagler even get hurt!! He was like a machine a terminator or something!! I never seen anybody walk through punches like Hagler!! One thing about Hagler he didn’t Drink and do drugs like the other 3 kings!!
@Merl Hawkins yeh he was something of a phenomenon in that weight division he was as we say in England the governor
Duran's natural weight seems to have been around 200 pounds... 😀😀
@Rodc he should have had a crack at the heavyweight division as well then
Rest easy Marvelous! You gave us many exciting moments.
I truly believe individuals like these don't fear death
They get punched and punch the shit out of each other every day, especially during training what do you expect lol.
They don't make men like they did back then!
I recently saw an interview about martial artists talking about this concept. It's not that you fight prepared to die. You fight without EVEN THINKING about death, the fight is all there is at the moment you start.
What a fight , two absolute born warriors , Duran was always gonna struggle against a natural middleweight but what a fight . RIP MMH
Love both fighters, Duran put up a good show and totally unintimidated by Hagler which speaks volumes
These were the great days of boxing. The 1980s. So many great fighters and many of the fights were right on the networks of ABC, CBS, and NBC. Of course HBO became a serious player and the closed circuit broadcasts. It was awesome to be a boxing fan back then.
@@searchforthestrangler5034 totally agree, we probably didn't get quite so much as you in America but can certainly remember being able to watch some of them and of course we had a few of our own champions and boxing scene over here, Barry Maguigan from Ireland, Lloyd Honnegan was a big upset when he took welterweight title from your man Don the Cobra Curry and I remember seeing him in previous fight, had lightning fast punches. was lucky enough to see the Hagler V Leonard live first time around, has to be one of the closest and best fights ever.
@@pinarellolimoncello Yes I remember Barry McGuigan and Lylod Honeyghan. I would love to watch McGuigan fight in his homeland because of the atmosphere of his countrymen rooting for him and Honeyghan was WBC Welterweight champion before losing to Marlon Starling in 1989.
@@searchforthestrangler5034 yup, didn't last long at the top from memory, will have to watch that one as I didn't get to see it way back when. TH-cam is certainly a fantastic resource, have to thank you Americans for some things. Cant you stop your president from firing so many live rounds at everyone he doesn't like , is painful. Says in the book of Isaiah that nation will speak peace unto nation. sooner the better is what I say.
Duran wasn't no slouch!!! He another one who didn't 🦆 anybody
Honor, admiration and respecto for this great warrior. RIP.
My dad sparred with Marvin at Petronellis gym in Brockton, Massachusetts... He also sparred with Carlos Monzón and a few other great boxers from Argentina.
I had a few rounds with Robbie ( Marvin's half brother), he was maybe 12 and I was 10, he was a lot smaller... I thought I would knock him out...
I got so frustrated I started kicking him😂😂😂... End of fight.
This video brought back memories.❤
Que grande Mano de piedra!! Que gran boxeador. Tremendo corazón. Les hizo frente a todos. Saludos desde Buenos Aires Argentina. Aca en cuarentena!!✊
Duran started his career as a lightweight, 130 lbs , later won welterweight and jr middleweight titles. amazing that he could go 15 rds with Hagler, one of all time greats
Duran's pre-fight weight was about 190 pounds. So enough of the bull crap of Duran being a natural lightweight. Duran's natural weight was 190 pounds. He moved up in divisions because he kept having problems making weight.
Duran did not start his career at a 130 he started at battam weight at 118.P/S Do your research.
@@charlesrazo7246Duran never fought batam weight as a pro .
@@michaeljones4216 yes he did in 1967 when Duran had his first professional fight, he fought battam weight 118 lbs. Do your research if you don't believe me. Then let me know
@@charlesrazo7246 U maybe right or u maybe bewrong. Ç that Duran's father was Mexican., although Duran was born in Panama. Therefore Duran was the baddest ever Mexican fighter to lace up the gloves, ahead of Chavez and Salvador Sanchez.(RIH) Salvador Sanchez, U are truly missed. The eye of the tiger..
I had heard of this fight when I was in the US Navy and serving overseas but I never watched it until now. Two great champions giving it their all. Both of them had hard fists and even harder chins. Really good fight!
U should have been around at the time ( downside ude b as old as me now ) the anticipation before these fights aired was unbelievable u just couldn’t wait for them to get it on hagler hearns Duran and Leonard well never c there likes again just awesome fighters and fights
Haggler won, no doubt, but what a great fighter Duran was. Even when being hit by a naturally bigger man his counters were firing off and Haggler's face was damaged. Two great fighters.
Back when champions fought champions. Boxing was so much more competitive back then. You had to be incredibly tough to box.
Hagler and hearns and Leonard all say ..if duran trained seriously and was focused dude woulda been even a tougher out ..dude was naturally gifted
The thing with Duran is that he had already been a big time professional fighter for about a decade by the time those other guys broke out and they all started fighting each other. I sort of give him a pass because of that.
@@unclejoe1917 exactly
Duran became a lightweight champion in 1972 by 1978 1979 Duran decides to move up in weight and challenge Leonard 1980 was my opinion Duran's last great year of fighting where if Hagler or Hearns fought him that year by far he would have won just like he beat Leonard the first fight but Sugar Ray being as gifted as he was he was able to change up his style to all speed and footwork in Leonard-Duran 2 the infamous no mas fight where Duran quit because he knew Sugar Ray was gonna beat him easy that fight never go into the ring and brawl with Duran he was to good at that you have to punch and run with a guy like that and RayLeonard did that and easily won the other greats like Hagler or Hearns could not do that although can fight southpaw but made a big mistake not fighting southpaw against Leonard in 1987 cause if he did he would have won the decision but Leonard won cause he outsmarted and outpointed Hagler another strategy Leonard was good at!!!! Leonard was not the strongest or the best boxer but in his prime he was the smartest and fastest with jobs and whether he hurts you or not it builds points and impresses the judges out of all the fab 4 Duran, Hagler, Hearns, Leonard Sugar Ray takes the trophy home!!!!!
All the guys were great..hearns was my fave ..tough with good punching power and wasnt scared to trade with anyone.. He had a suspect chin.. But his piston like jab gave foes fits..
Experts talk about the great fights of the 1970s and 80s, but this fight is certainly under appreciated as one of the greats!
Duran was very impressive in this fight.. shows why he is an all time great.. what a fight
Hagler was incredible that pressure in the 13-15 rounds is insane. Not only was he dishing out most of the punishment but he was absorbing or dodging everything Duran had to offer. The "hands of steel" doesn't apply when you're fighting a guy like Hagler.
Duran would claim he injured his right hand somewhere in round 5 or 6. You can see that he doesn't use it nearly as much for the remainder of the fight and when he does there isn't a lot behind it. Take nothing away from Hagler, he is one of my favorites, but Duran just may have kept this an extremely close fight with only one hand for most of it. Testament to his greatness as well.
I feel like Hagler broke everyone’s power hand with his head
Yes there is a reason Duran is higher than all the other 4 in all time rankings. A very close loss to a bigger, younger, all time great is really a win for Duran's legacy.
Did you hear what Duran said about his right hand? It's still good enough to count money
Possibly my favourite bout of both careers.
Two supreme gladiators.
I call the 80's the Golden decade of boxing.
Edi Gabrieli i call the 70s the golden age of heavy weights
@Bitter Transcendence Hearns or hagler would end Ali? Wtf they have live 20kg between them😂😂😂
Hagler was one hell of a fighter. I think about those days and you had Hagler, Hearnes, and Sugar Ray all at the same time. It was a good and close fight.
@WheelsAlwaysTurning I agree, but I don't want to turn my back on the others. Just imagine if Sugar Ray wasn't in the mix.
What's crazy to me here is that Duran was naturally a lightweight, fought at welter about 18 months before this and is in there trading bombs with a natural 160. What an incredible fighter. Wow.
That’s call the boxing 🥊 Mafia...👀👀👀👀👀👀👀
@@rickroman8491 No kidding. And he'd still show up for fights. All hail.
That was his style of fighting toe to toe, I can’t think of any other fighter that could have done that.
Haggler was a BIG puncher!
Duran has to be the greatest lightweight of all time, the best inside fighter, in my opinion in the top 5 greatest ever
He would have been a sold super lightweight, I don't think that weight class existed back then
Why didn’t he just stay at lightweight/light welterweight?
Calling Hagler a COWARD is Unacceptable. Greatest Middleweight of all time.
No, after you forgetting MONZON, The Immortal Sugar Ray ROBINSON !!!
15 Rounds separated the men from the boys
Roberto Duran was a true lightweight and Marvin Hagler was a true middleweight. It speaks volumes of Duran's courage that he challenged Hagler at his prime. Unfortunately the bigger man wins.
2 legends 15 rounds of pure boxing,golden age.
Duran was past his best obviously and past his best weightclass, but still gave Marvin trouble. Duran was without a doubt one of the greatest fighters to have ever lived.
Duran just finished beating Davey Moore, he was 32 while Hagler was 29, he also beat a sub par Barkley while he was 37 years of a age Barkley was 28 then after that fight he fought Ray leonard and lost .... SRL and MH were too good
@@rafaelramirez1507 you imbecile... It had more to do with the fact that Roberto was a natural lightweight going against a middleweight who happened to be one of the best middleweights of all time and was passed his best way past his best when he fought Sugar Ray Leonard
Duran didn't train properly for this fight. Duran should have backed up Hagler more often in the fight to gain the judges favor, but got tired going down the stretch allowing Hagler to throw and land more combinations inside and outside.
How feel about Thomas hearns vs Duran
@@0bn.kris1234 Clash of styles...wrong style matchup for Duran..Hearns too tall and too damn fast...plus Duran was over his best..strangely though in this fight had Duran not been so machismo going against the ropes he might have done better...Hearns in this fight clearly at his best.
Duran was a great fighter , and gave hagler a real fight. Considering duran was a natural lightweight, and his age , his performance was unreal in this fight. Hagler was an amazing middleweight, and duran held his own. What an era of great fighters , never will be repeated again.
Duran was not a natural lightweight in late 1983. He hadn't made 135 lb since the third De Jesus fight in early 1978. He had no more chance of making lightweight than I do of being voted president of the USA.
Let's all remember Duran was a lightweight. What a performance against the greatest boxer to ever lace up gloves. Love them both. Brave geezers x x
Agreed a great account of himself and also agreed hagler the most complete boxer I’ve ever had the pleasure to watch with Leonard a very close second there’s only a hairs width between them for me
The golden age of boxing. This is boxing. Not like this crap we see today with all the hugging going on.
And ducking each other smh
Only floyd mayweather can do that
Lol floyd didnt even hug more than lennox ali holyfield did lol y'll just bunch of idiot cry baby haters cause floyd is the goat and your favorite fighter isnt.
Herol graham was haglers number 1 contender and he never fight him
Graham was also hearns number 1 contender and he didnt fight him so your idols also ducking lmao
None of the fab 4 even fought sumba kalambay either lolcthese are the 2 best guys around lmao.
And floyd defeated 23 world champion best record in history so that ducking excuse dont make sense lmao
Two of the greatest of all time. Pure warriors. Remember Roberto Duran had a weight disadvantage and took all of Hagler's best shots. Still, Hagler is the greatest middle weight ever. Period. R.I.P warrior.
No weight disadvantage, they were 156 and 157 lbs. Only disadvantage to Duran was his height.
Sugar Ray Robinson was the greatest ever.
@@sickathanyouraverage4404 Duran was at a disadvantage because he was a natural lighweight.
@@sickathanyouraverage4404 Natural weight matters. Hagler was probably a natural lightheavy weight. Duran, SLR and Hearns put on weight to fight Hagler. Mugabi lost weight to fight him
@@MrChiangching SR Robinson was a great fighter but IMO one tier behind Hagler, SLR, Duran, Ali, Mayweather, Pacquiao and Joe Louis. He is in the same cadre as Hearne, Danny Lopez, Mike Tyson and Oscar Delahoya
Haggler, Duran, Sugar Ray, and Hearns all legends. What a great era of boxing.
_Hagler_
@@johnconnor48 thanks grammar police 🤣🤣
@@Bonescratcher It's not grammar, it's spelling, and his name is in the video title ffs
@@johnconnor48 you must be real fun at parties! 🤣🤣
@@Bonescratcher yes, provided other partygoers speek propa like wot i do
Hagler the definition of a working mans fighter. One of the most underrated fighters of all time.
Hagler is not underrated :/
Sugar ray leonard was the most overrated fighter.
My all time favorite besides Tyson🥊
Was my Favorite fighter because of his skills but also for his demeanor.
Totally agree
Duran pure heart can match against anyone, but haggler is on a whole level on his own. Round after round haggler he dominate with class and skills although Duran have a few round but it’s clearly who’s the champ . Duran a legend but haggler is just marvelous legendary ☝️💯… respect to both warriors!
Bueno aquí la verdad que los critican a Duran no tienen conocimiento de unos detalles, pero seria bueno recordarle esos detalles. 1. Venia de un peso de 135 lbs, 147, 154 y 160 Lbs. 2. Ese mismo año 83 hizo tres peleas: Cuevas, Moore y Hagler. 3. Se fue directo y no hizo pelea de preparación en ese peso, como hacen hoy día una pelea o dos antes de esa gran pelea, fuera de eso eran 15 asaltos y te pesaban ese mismo día, no como hoy un dia antes. 4. Le paro a Hagler una Racha de 8 Ko consecutivos. 5. Hagler peso 160lbs pero la noche de la pelea estaba por 170lbs facil y cuidao un poquito mas y con todo eso nunca lo puso mal y para rematar gano por un punto en una desicion muy ajustada o cerrada, y esto que supuestamente hasta el 12 Duran le estaba ganando. Que fenomeno. 6. Ni Leonard ni tampoco Herns querian pelear con Hagler, Duran fue el primero y despues ellos. despues de La Pelea con Hagler ahi mismo bajando del Ring en una esquina estaba Leonard y le pregunto como estaba y como se sentia y el dijo que estaba bien y tranquilo y que hiba a celebrar y le dice a Leonard pelea con el que tu le ganas y leonard le dice * Really Duran * Why Duran le contesta porque tu siempre estas en condiciones y yo no, me subo de peso por comer mucho, y estaba en fiestas.
Luego pudo ganar ese titulo con 37 años a un campeón mas joven y mas fuerte y que venia de propinarle a La cobra Herns un ko. Duran le propina una caida y le gana a Barkley en una pelea que fue pelea del Año. Barkley montado en 160lbs en el día del pesaje y al día siguiente en la noche estaba 175 lbs esa noche peleando vs un hombre mas bajito y que mide 5,8ft. Algo que la verdad es increible. Por ahi hubo uno que peleo con 37 años con ruso llamado Kostia Tsziu en el peso de 140lbs y bueno tristemente para nosotros los latinos sabemos cual fue el resultado.
Agreguele mi amigo ROBERTO DURAN debutó en el pesó mosca paso x las 118 x qué en esos tiempos no existia las 115 tampoco LAS 12 saltó a las 126 pasó x las 130 y se corona campeón en las 135 libras la única vez que le veían opción de ganar a Durán en peleas de título mundial fue con kent bukanan de ahi para allá siempre fue en contra de los pronósticos cuando enfrenta a leonar con 29 años decian los especialistas que ya estaba muy viejo y ustedes saben lo qué pasó
Hagler had never been hit so hard from a smaller guy. He started boxing carefully after that right hand in round 2. Duran is a beast..
Yes, he was, but Marvin has Marvelous!
People Duran was a warrior he is a legend...Duran fought at light all the way up to middleweight and gave Hagler all he could handle...He fought Hagler at Hagler peak when people thought Hagler was unbeatable at that time..He didn't sit around and wait to fight Hagler when Hagler was past his peak..He fought Hagler when Hagler was at his best....He fought all comers not ducking, No one.....He beat Learnard and the first fight and would beat him in the second fight If they would have gave him time to train never understood why Duran team took such a big fight on short notice...Forget about Duran and Leanard third fight Duran was way past his prime by then...He might have lost some fights along the way but but by the time he fought Learnard the first time he had record of like 70 something fights and only 1 lost by then he was a legend all ready.....Duran fought in the company of fighter like Harry Greb,Henry Armstrong,Suger Ray Roberson,Ali,Jack Johnson,Tommy Hearns,Joe Louis,Larry Holmes,Sam Lanford and Stanley kitcell. and Aron Pryer....A lot of boxing writers may rank some fighter ahead of him that should be rank a head of him .....Because they may have fought when the division was weak...Or a young man fighting older the men Or duck the very best in the division or waiting until they felt a fighter was past there prime to fight them....Duran is way up there in the pound for pound ranking...There will never be another Duran..
Am back made a mistake I meant to say a lot of sports writers rank fighters ahead of Duran that shouldn't be there ...Because they came along when the division was weak. Or they duck the best fighters of there generation.Or they was young men fighting old men Or they waited until they believed a fighter was past his prime to fight them........Duran was legend in his own time there will never be another Duran .....
Hagler saw enough in the first fight i don't blame him for not fighting him again
Spot on James , does anybody really think that Hagler was better than Duran ?, if Hagler was a lightweight , he would have been Roberto's sparring partner
@@johnnyp4001 True
Duran beat Hagler.
Duran, a 30 odd yr old natural lightweight with over 70 fights was the only person to beat Ray at his peak, took arguably the greatest middleweight of all time the distance. He is in my opinion the greatest boxer of all time
If not the greatest...then only behind Robinson and Ali. Duran could bring it, box, had incredible foot work... never punched himself out (except in last rounds w/ Hagler well after his prime), and was a master feignter and defensive fighter as well. Total machisimo with a great heart. Loved to FIGHT!
Man please he can’t be greater then Hearns. So he’s not the greatest
@@troneski4595 he's greater because he was the lightweight, welterweight, junior middleweight, and middleweight champion of the world. I love Tommy but he doesn't even come into the picture when talking about the greatest of all time
@@troneski4595 Duran is the greatest of the 4 kings according to most reputable boxing pugilists. Duran is a top 10 p4p best ever. Leonard is closest then hagler and finally hearns
Duran a lightweight? Maybe when he was 20 years old.
Wow, how can someone with the size of Duran, fights a marvelous machine for 15 rounds??? He uses pure intelligence. Duran moves into Haglers body so that Hagler does not have the necessary distance to throw the punches with full power. Then gets out to throw is combination and then moves back in, towards Hagler's body. Just a genious. This is why Hagler could not punch as hard as he did with Mugabhi. Duran also combines stepping back away from Hagler's punching range, just to breath. Then he goes back very close so that Hagler is forced to punch sideways and upper cuts because he cannot through his hooks and straight rights. Then his head's movements with the rolling of the shoulders. This Duran was in a different level. So clever!
Thank you, you now a lot about boxing no many persons give credit to Duran boxing they think Duran is a strong browler not knowing the great defensive fighter he was thank you again you're very clever to. you analize very well a boxer like Duran.
Hagler was right when he said that 15 round fights are the true mark of a champion. The sport never recovered from losing them.
They went to 12 rounds to save the fighters and make the fights more exciting. Then we don’t watch guys take so many rounds off during a long ass fight and nobody dies...
When men were men .. .we have never seen the like of these guys since the 80's . .. .Sugar Ray. . .Hagler. . Duran. . and my favorite dude Tommy Hearns . .sorry if I left a few out. .warriors the lot of them.
Duran the greatest lightweight of all time sluggin it out with Hagler for 15 rounds at MIDDLEWEIGHT!!! Absolute BEAST!!!
we all know Hagler could just not be hurt... but my god Roberto Duran was tough.
When you consider Duran's most dominant greatness was as a lightweight in the 70's, to come up and fight like that against an all-time great middleweight in the 80’s... Nothing but respect for both outstanding warriors.
Duran had the ability to detect thunderous shots and had the head timing to roll with the shots,that kept him around in fights to inflict his punishment,and his jab was a stiff jab that did damage,and rarely did you see him cut,or swollen.
@@jackluque6616 well said Jack. It was near impossible to get a clean shot at his head. In well over 100 fights, he was only knocked down once, vs Hearns.
Dejesus knocked Duran down in their 1st and 2nd bout.
@@ballee8658 You're right, I forgot about that. They weren't as severe like the Hearns one, but they were knock downs. DeJesus beat him in the first fight, and was the only fighter to beat him in the 70s and at lightweight.
Interesting side note: DeJesus was a heroin addict and got AIDS. Duran went to see him on his deathbed, at a time AIDS patients were feared and thought to be contagious.
Judges were correct in their decision. Hagler was the more dominant fighter. But Duran was not a natural middleweight and did incredibly well to go 15 rounds with a natural middleweight champion.
Hagler is a top 5 all time fighter to me…
the best LIGHTWEIGHT Vs. the best middleweight. Duran eres un grande entre los grandes!
Duran showed a lot of heart getting into the ring with a middle weight monster like Hagler. Being he was his best at 135 lbs .
Even in defeat this fight adds to Duran legacy, he started at 135 and he went on to fight a very close competitive fight against one of the greatest middleweight of all time in Marvin Hagler.
Duran a natural lightweight moves up 25 pounds to fight a natural middleweight and nearly beats the champion. The man was amazing.
Going competitive 15 rounds with a middleweight ATG is crazy,this is like Tank going up to fight Canelo.
What's with people saying 'natural lightweight'? Bro was taller than Hagler
This weight division was so complex. Hearns knocks out Duran in the 2nd round. Duran loses to Sugar Ray then draws the rematch ( which even Sugar Ray agrees, Hearns won the second fight). Hagler beats Hearns but loses to Sugar Ray. Just bloody unbelievable. They were kings.
Leonard
Miss those days...and not just because boxing was still healthy.
The world was...in a better place.
Not perfect...but better.
Big respect & appreciation to both Haggler & Duran.
Epic fight.
RIP Marvelous Marvin Haggler...he did deserve the win here.
Good words.
Hagler really was like the perfect boxer. He had like no flaws, the best work ethic, killer instinct, great boxing skills, southpaw who could switch stances, KO power, and arguable the best chin in boxing history.
Patrick Bronske. Yes, he had all of the qualities you mention. Also he had great rhythm and flow and was a great counter puncher. I also thought he was very graceful for a southpaw. Most of them look quite untidy to me. No such thing as a perfect fighter of course, but Hagler ran it pretty damn close. One question for you. If you could pick any other middleweight in history, who would have given him his hardest fight? (and your not allowed to mention Leonard)
lost in space 54 Monzon or young James Toney because they wouldn’t get knocked out there both slick, don’t really get hit too much, and well rounded fighters
lost in space 54 and Ray Robinson of course
ok, but stop using like so often
He still kicked his ass. RIP Marvin. Almost forgot just how GOOD you are. Gone but not forgotten....
huh? this fight was like if Hagler had gone up to light heavyweight or cruiserweight and had a close fight with an all time great champion there- its like if Hagler had a very close loss to Archie Moore. That actually would have been GOOD for his legacy, and the fact Marvin never went up is the reason he is lower in the all time rankings than Leonard and especially Duran.
Not really,look at Haglers face in the end of fight
He didn’t rearly did he he won the fight yeh but kicked Durans ass I didn’t c that Duran stood his ground in there and put in a great performance and wasnt bullied out of it by hagler and believe u me I’m a massive hagler fan but credit where credits du Duran fought well and took the great man to 15 rounds not many did that
Un orgullo latino Roberto Durán empezó pelando pluma en su Panamá para ser rey de los pesos Ligeros y llegar a desafiar al mas grande peso mediano de la historia y ponerlo en evidencia... Duran simplemente un Fenómeno llego ser campeón supermediano
Incredible Marvelous Marvin Hagler! I salute the endurance of Roberto Duran. Great fighters and a wonderfully entertaining fight.
Thank you for sharing.
Duran was supposedly over his head and actually gained credibility with this fight. Four kings rule.
Haggler has to be one of the best ever
Yes he was, Marvin was afflicted with a negative reaction to his fights, he was so good that he would destroy fighters who were in their own zone considered great, once Marvin dismantled them commentators would say that maybe the challenger was over rated, I had the misfortune of being a young powerful 22 years young former Marine back in 1979, I was talked into sparring with a man they called Stuff, I was instructed to throw my right hand as I had power, I did, Stuff said, whooo the kid can punch, and the rest is my history with Marvin, I still have the scar, my nose was changed for ever, Marvin has a brother, Robbie Simms, he could have been champ if he had stayed in the jr. Middle weight class, anyway, Marvin was in my opinion capable of defeating all other middleweight of his era, before and forget today, I think a young Jones could have made some waves but in the end Marvin was a beast.
Juan Aguilar absolutely, he was robbed against Leonard, and I have nothing but total admiration for him because he never made a comeback, a man of his word and that shows the strong character he is, thank you for sharing your story, very interesting
@@petesy03 Thank you for reading my little story, I am enjoying the fact that we all have a forum now from where we can make contact, we learn the new and unknown its great and I am happy that I can be a part of it. Thank you, be safe, use common sense so we don't keep losing good people.
Juan Aguilar you stay safe also Juan, best of Irish luck to you 👍
Martin S every boxer has those type of fights, I’ll stick by what I say he was one of the best ever I don’t care or it doesn’t matter who he couldn’t knock out
No one in the long great history of boxing could outwork Hagler
Watching this today, I almost forgot that Marvin has passed...
Can we appreciate that Duran is a lightweight taking on the best welterweights of our generation before him and after. Love Pac-Man but this era of welterweights is unsurpassed. And stood toe to toe. Legend
Welterweights and middleweights, Duran is special
Roberto has to be the cleanest fighter I’ve ever watched in my 40+ years of watching boxing
I love how near the beginning of the 14th round Hagler whacks and backs up Duran a bit, then Duran stops and glares at Hagler, perhaps thinking it'll give Hagler pause, but NO, Hagler just keeps coming, the frickin' Energizer Bunny.
Roberto Durán injured his right hand in the fifth round, incredible that he did not stop the war, and even be winning until round 13. It is an injustice that Hagler did not give him a rematch.
Duran was a great fighter but could never beat Hagler as a middleweight
Duran was possibly the greatest lightweight of all time and Hagler was possibly the greatest middleweight of all time. So at 32 years of age for Duran to be fighting Hagler 25lbs heavier then his best fighting weight and in a fairly even fight says it all….Duran can easily be mentioned as a top 5 greatest fighter of all time.. lets not forget what he did against a prime SRL fighting 12lbs above his best fighting weight..
When Duran turned professional, he started out in the featherweight division. After 15 years in the ring, to be the first man to take a peak Hagler the distance in his 9th title defence at middleweight, really is something quite remarkable. For Duran to be ahead on points after 13 rounds was even more astonishing. Sugar Ray Leonard would wait a further 4 years before he plucked up the courage to step into the ring with a much diminished Hagler.
Duran walked around weighing up to 190 pounds or more
Leonard: Run from Hagler!
Hearns: Yeah learn from me, don't bang with Hagler.
Duran: (yawn) I don't see the big deal.
Hagler and Duran... Legends
Greatest Lightweight stepping up to the Greatest Middleweight off all time
each had their own style. Hearns hadn't fought Hagler yet
I grew up a few blocks from Hagler and knew the Petronelli's. Marvin was a humble quiet and insanely dedicated hardworking guy and the rightful heir to the Marciano legacy of Brockton's boxing legends. RIP Marvelous you were truly a monster.
Señoras y señores, el más grande boxeador latino de todos los tiempos!! Roberto "Mano de Piedra" Durán. Me saco el sombrero ante ese valiente. Saludos de un chileno, hermanos de Panamá.
Mejor era Chávez y por varios cuerpos.
@@manuelparicahuaochoa616 no seas mamon chavez fue estrella fugaz no fue tan constante como roberto a chavez DE LA HOYA le partio el culo 2 veces sin sudar
@@22553555 mas de 100 peleas y fue una estrella fugaz , invicto mas de70 peleas , que hablas?? Idiota. Y habla en idioma universal, no me vengas con tus mejicanadas . Chávez era un portento de condición física, gran técnica, y en el golpe a golpe era unico. Mira la pelea de sugar con duran y el negro se lo.pasa por los huevos, sino sabes de box no hables gil.
@@manuelparicahuaochoa616 simplemente no tenia a su alrededor verdaderos ribales le tenia la suerte q estar en una generacion poco competitiva en cambio en la epoca d duran existian los 4 magnificos eran 4 boxeadores q se podian ganar entre ellos
Rse tenua cojones duran
My Favorite fighter of all time -- Marvelous
You got your money's worth, when these guys entered the ring. No matter their opponents.
RIP 🪦 to Marvelous man this is real boxing at its best 😊
Rest in peace Mr . Marvelous 🥺🙏🏾🥊🥊💐
Hagler never stepped back except when he fought Duran.
Mugabe?
GONE ARE THE DAYS WHEN FIGHTERS DIDNT DUCK ANY OTHER FIGHTER ...TODAY BOXING IS NOT EXCITING
Both great fighters and very nice guys. Believe it or not I was a sparring partner for both of them. I met Marvin in 1975 and trained with him til
‘82. Duran I met in ‘78 and sparred w him until ‘83. On this fight I worked w Hagler. I was a welterweight. Marvin was a humble guy. His brother Robbie was a good fighter, could’ve probably fought for the title, but he liked the ladies and spent more time with them than training. Goodey was a great trainer and a great guy. Man the stories I could tell. Good times. A lot of fun
Awesome
Hagler is the best.my favorite middle weight ever.
You should write a book. I'd buy a copy if your story is true.
Vincent Fisher oh it’s true. I could tell you every little detail about those times and what happened. How Marvin contract was secretly owned by a certain lawyer, how he finally got a title fight, and why, the real Petronelli gym. People can say whatever they like online, I understand the doubt. But it’s all true and I’m
Just glad looking back I had the opportunity to do it. Great memories. Not many people can say they’ve been in the same ring with two world champs, I just wish I’d realized it sooner and gotten autograph and pics. But when you’re there in the middle of that stuff it’s the last thing on your mind
Sir, would be great if you tell your memories in a TH-cam channel. A lot of boxing fans around the world, please, give us this present.
Great fight between 2 masters of boxing. The fight was brutal, but the heart shown by both immeasurable!
Hagler was the best pound for pound middleweight in his time..this guy, Duran ,gave him a hard ,hard time.
When you say pound for pound are you referring to the fact Duran was once a lightweight. Or that Hagler was pound for pound one of the greatest fighters of his time.
Shocking news about Marvelous.
One of the finest boxers of all time.
Round 15 and this guys boxing like from 1 round. Amazing stamina and legends of boxing.
Duran was one of the toughest fighters in the game.
Duran, hand of stone, he fought all the great fighter, he's truly one of the greatest fighter of all time, Master of boxing, one of my heros, God Bless Roberto Duran, The Hands Of Stone
The boxing announcers are giving every round to duran the way they call the fight ,they forget that hagler is in the ring too,hagler was busier and dealt more blows thus he deserved the win
Really?Ididnt think so
Agreed, this was a clear win for Hagler
Two incredible fighters. I hate to see either lose, but I'm from Boston ... so it's Hagler - the Marvelous one!
I still can't believe Marvin's dead.
I used to see him down town, at night, partying, when he wasn't down "P-Town" (the tip of the Cape) training, at the end of the world, with no distractions.
Duran is the only fighter to go 15 rounds with hagler. That is a victory in itself. Those two are two of the toughest men to ever put the gloves on and step in the ring
Ever heard of Sugar Ray Leonard?
never mind that fight was 12 rounds
ahhhh, i believe that was 12, and pussy boy stole the fight with the aid of idiot LV judges
The smartest fighter of the bunch turned out to be Hagler. He retired once he accomplished his goals!
Hagler, Hearns, Barkley, Leonard, Duran. How ridiculously good was this division.
Iran Barkley joined late with the Fantastic Four. I remember one in between them : Wilfred Benitez.
Aguantarle 15 rounds a Haggler ya es en sí una gran hazaña. Gran corazón del gran Durán.
'80s boxing had produced 4 of the greatest fighters to live. Duran, Hagler, Hearns and Sugar Ray Leonard.
Then came Tyson in the late 80s until the 90s. The good old days of boxing.
I agree, that was an awesome era for boxing. Many other greats in other divisions. Duran and Hagler are favorites of mine. Both warriors. In the mid 80’s I was in a SF jazz club. Sitting alone was Roberto Duran. I walked over and in Spanish acknowledged him. He stood up and we shook hands. I have extra large hands but his engulfed mine. All his fingers were an inch or more wide. He signed a $20 bill I still have.
@@richardjohnson4835 Awesome! Duran and Hagler were my favourite boxers in the 80s. Sadly we can't stop the time. 40 years had passed but I still remember the great fights that I have witnessed, and we were very fortunate to be given the chance to see the 80s great fights. After that, 90s belonged to the heavyweights.
They call him hands of stone but he had a great chin too.
Hearns would like to have a word