@@mandarkastronomonov2962 I wasn't trying to be a jerk or anything. I didn't actually do the math until I read your post in the first place. Either way, great moment in combat sports history. Cheers.
16:03 TOTAL CLASS. A supreme example of sportsmanship.They fought like they hated each other. But in actuality they had the highest degree of respect for each other.
100%. When the two signed the fight in December prior to this April event both were all smiles and the mood was congratulatory. They were acquaintances, maybe not friends, but they had no reason to dislike one another since both had been fighting in different weight classes. The event guaranteed both of them millions. Once they started their promotional tour their game faces were on.
@@sukmynut and not being afraid to take the L and fighting each other is why they are looked at as legendary.. which won't be said the same about fighters today even though they may have better records and accolades
RIP Marvelous Marvin, You’ll always be THE MAN! Nothing but respect to Tommy Hearns - genuine bad ass who always came to fight, did his best and never made excuses when he lost.
@@Inthemixmedia Marvin died shortly after being vaccinated for COVID-19 during the early part of the pandemic. He was apparently in good health otherwise prior to that. Don’t know if he had symptoms of COVID prior to being vaccinated - never saw any details about him passing away released in the news. Hard to believe a warrior like him left us so soon 😞.
prime vs prime. absolute brawl, adjust to good boxing, how to contain it, sense of urgency cuz of a cut and finishing touches rolled into three rds worth your money
I still remember watching this on PPV with a bunch of other guys. Half of us were for Hagler and the other half for Hearns. We were all yelling and screaming the whole way. Best time I've ever had watching a fight and best three round fight ever!
I've watched countless fights from each boxing era and I keep coming back to late 70s through late 80s/early 90s. You won't ever see a fight like this today, especially considering the belts at stake. I appreciate the sacrifice these fighters gave for the sport and for us. Rest in peace, Marvelous.
@@armandoross3554 How many decades do you think boxing has been a sport? It started being televised in the 20s. Obviously it's been a sport for much longer but I'm assuming you're only thinking of broadcast eras.
@@imma5761 He also had an early career loss to the judges in Philly to A Local Philly Fighter, which I'm sure given everything else he achieved was totally legit. Hagler was an absolute monster. One of the true pound for pound greats. I'm a Hearns guy, but all respect to Marvelous Marvin.
Can't comment anymore... But Richard Steele was on the verger of ruining this fight. Watch him with his hands in after every punch and early on about to step in... Fuck that guy. Richard Steele is the worst high pro ref ever. Dude messed up 90s boxing anytime he was involved.
Best three rounds ever . I doubt it would have gone much further tho. If Hearns won it would have been by knockout as well. I think this fight would have lasted 5 rounds max if it did go further lolol
Hagler is INSANE. Even when getting his shit rocked I don’t think I ever saw him take a step back, always moving forward coming at you nonstop, that is terrifying.
Man, I know it's a what if and a big one and I totally accept the possibility of being wrong, but if Hagler was a heavyweight and fought against Tyson, I would put my money on Hagler. You could fight with a piece of wood in one of the hands instead of a glove, break the wood in his head and he would stand still and come for your head. It's absurd.
Hagler walking through punches from a One-Punch KO artist in Hearns. Talk about determination… no middleweight of all-time would’ve beat Hagler on this night with the massive chip he had on his shoulder RIP Marvelous
Read some dude write Hearns' first big right would've KO'd a hippo but MMH just worked out the cobwebs and continued the pursuit. LOL. Hagler's my favorite of all-time.
Hearns did break his hand in the first round . Not sure if that would have changed anything though . Hagler was known to have an extra bone layer on his head which made it very hard to hurt him . The guy was a beast
That was a clinic on how to negate superior height and reach. Like Julio Caesar Chavez did. It takes a hard head, constant forward movement and god knows what else. Heart.
@@angelbrother1238 yep.. that was the point.. hagler head was structured in a particular way and had larger muscles and temporal bands and was able to withstand certain blows better..
Watching this fight live on TV I could not believe what happing and now on TH-cam I still can’t believe it. The best first round ever and one of the best fight I have ever seen.
@@chrimony Then click on every other version of the fight on TH-cam. Top Rank released only the first round (remastered) only after Hagler died and waited another year to release the second & third rounds.
The greatest first round ever. RIP to the greatest middleweight ever and salute to arguably the greatest fighter I've seen at 154 along with Mike McCallum. Hagler and Hearns FOREVER LEGENDS!!
I remember staying up to watch this with my dad. Got me hooked on boxing. It'll always be my favourite fight. Was so sorry to hear that Marvin had died, such a humble, decent warrior.
Lost count of how many times I’ve watched this fight. Hagler never took a backward step in all 3 rounds against arguably the hardest puncher in middleweight history. That in itself is a life lesson, which makes him special among the very elites in boxing
That because Hagler wasn't born. He was chiselled by God into the perfect middleweight creation. I honestly don't believe there was, is or will be a middleweight who could gave beaten him (not fairly at any rate).
Hagler had it all.. The skills, the chin of Iron, and power, and the fear factor.. I agree with everything said in this post. You guys know your stuff. Hagler was a damn boss..
Its 3.40am 21 October 2024. Im now 61! I first saw this in 1985 I was 22. 39 years have passed and this is STILL the BEST three rounds i have ever seen in boxing. I'll come back here when in 20 years and I'll still say the same thing! RIP Marvin. God bless!
Watched this fight dozens of times and it never gets old, also the fight that made me a lifelong boxing fan and Marvin my favorite fighter- RIP champ, you were everything a fighter should be
This fight is my earliest memory of boxing. I remember watching this as a child with my dad. Two absolute warriors going all out for three action packed rounds. Quite possibly the greatest fight of all time. R.I.P. Marvin Hagler.
I remember watching this fight as a 12 year-old with my grandfather, who grew up watching great fights with Sugar Ray Robinson, Jake LaMotta, etc. I never saw my grandfather get excited over a fight like Hearns-Hagler. Looking back, this was probably the best three rounds of boxing I ever saw.
Marvin marvellous at closing distance quick. Attacked from the get go and never stopped. He landed 3 crushing hooks within the first minute. Those hard shots early killed Hearns legs. Hearns fought back valiantly immediately but withered quickly under the sustained pressure. Gotta love how Marvin chased his ass down then finished him with his superman jab. Marvin had 0 intentions on going distance and fought like a pack of wild dogs, swarmed him. ❤️ love him, legends never die
Could have been different if Hearns doesn't break his right hand. But what can you do, I'm guessing he has large thin hands, and hitting as hard as he does against Hagler's think skull.
YES I totally agree, Hearns legs were shot in the 2nd he also looks exhausted, but the broken hand is a huge problem for him now so he's also on the retreat.
Just came here from Canelo v GGG 3 snooze fest as if I needed reminding of the glory days. Boxing at its best RIP Marvin thanks for the memories, Respect to the Hitman a living legend.
Even though Marvin hagler was my favorite boxer in this sports history, I must tell, in my very humble opinion, that this fight puts Hearns on the podium of the greatests gentleman on the ring.
Got to meet him when I was living in Provincetown and he was a really nice guy. Used to run in the dunes of the cape in military boots to train. One of Brockton's best ever.
Omg. The way they just came out banging in the 1st round just gives me chills. They both were eating heavy shots, but sheer determination kept them up. What a great fight of history.
There's just no way humanly possible that you can sustain that type of pace for a long period of time. The fact they did it for more than two rounds is astounding to me. It's as if they had a warriors agreement that they would fight to the last breath. Two of the best!!!! Hard to deny that.
What’s impressive is you had 2 very talented fighters pick up a very fast paced fight. What’s even more impressive is the precise punches landed consistently by both men.
Marvelous Marvin Hagler was by FAR my favourite boxer of all time! I received a gift from my wife of a signed boxing glove from his website a year before his passing! I am so glad to have this memento signed by the greatest middleweight of all time! I would gladly give it up to allow him another 10 years of life!
Hearns is my favorite boxer of all time but I was not disappointed in the slightest with the matches outcome it was phenomenal Marvin hagler was a fantastic boxer
Yep it sounds like amidst all the excitement Mr. Bernstein got confused and mixed up his middleweights. It was Sugar Ray Leonard who lost to Duran, Marvelous Marvin Hagler beat Duran on points.
@@matrox Hagler didn't lose to Duran of course. But don't get it twisted. Roberto Duran was one of the greatest boxers, greatest fighters, who ever laced up the gloves.
@@TheJohhnyrotten He means seeing it play out in real time that day. Going into the fight not knowing what's gonna happen or who wins and how. That makes it more exiting.
I doubted any man can presented itself like these two men ever again, this fight is electric. This is and will always be my favourite match. Mad respect to these legend🫡🫡
These dudes just came out swinging, gawd damn. Marvin is my favorite....I love watching him, and how he moves. His hands almost never stop moving, steady shrugging those shoulders.
The most beautiful display of hand to hand violence captured on film for our viewing pleasure... One of my top 5 boxing matches ever. R.I.P Marvelous Marvin Hagler.
To me this was the greatest fight I'd ever seen regardless of length or weight class. I was too young to see Ali at his peak, but the ferocity, workrate, and technique in this fight is just cinematic. Kudos, also, to Al Michaels on his call. So much action and he stayed right in the moment.
I recently found my way back to a childhood passion, boxing. And to see this fight for the first time where I'm at in life is life changing. What two legendary warriors , absolute grit and tenacity by both Men. An absolute battle for the ages, they left it all in that ring . A truly incredible fight, just moved by the mentality of both fighters , killer instinct. God bless , wow
Listen to the cheering. Everyone knew how special this was. I had this on my big screen with all my friends over, it was crazy. No one went for a beer, no one went to the bathroom. Best fight ever
Wow. What an amazing fight. The first round was totally insane. It was a fantastic era of boxing with Hagler, Hearns, Leonard, and Duran. Out of all those legends, Hagler is right up there as one of the best of all time.
Be honest.. You come here on the regular.. It's brutal, and beautiful all at the same time. Two Warriors. Hagler will forever be my favorite fighter of all time. Nothing like him.
My era... I'm just amazed at the ferocity of this generation of boxers from ALL weight divisions... It's was frighteningly brilliant, thease two literally just fighting each other and saying "LAST MAN STANDING WINS!!!"...what a war this particular fight was... r.i.p marvelous Marvin... legend 🙏
There's a long list of great boxers in the history of the sport..... but there's only few in the list that fits to the word GREATEST WARRIOR of the ring .... And Marvelous Marvin Hagler is one of them.... rest in peace champ.
I always thought it was crazy how quickly Hearns put away Duran after watching what a hard time it was for Hagler to beat Roberto in a 15 round fight. Hats off to both of these gentlemen for so many good shows.
Listened to this at about 3 in the morning in a hotel in Cornwall, England. Was very politely asked to 'shut the eff up' by the nearby rooms. There were 5 of us listening by the end.
This is one of the greatest moments in sports history. They’re going crazy but still have perfect balance and a bag full of tools nobody has today. So they’re killers. One trying to get inside and one playing outside game. Perfection.
What's crazy to me is you can tell Hearns right hand is in trouble early he starts to wipe it when he throws it halfway through the first. Hagler is also in trouble with his vision early.
This is exciting to watch 37 years after it happened, but I wish I could have experienced it then. Imagine all the build up and anticipation for this fight as a fan back then. Then to get those legendary rounds between these legendary fighters. I would’ve been on my feet the entire time. Wether it was in person or in my living room. RIP Hagler.
@@dondajulah4168 I more than likely saw it or replayed on Wide World of Sports. I watched all the fights then when fighting had greats in all weight classes.
You could tell in the 2nd round Hearns legs weren't under him with all the wobbling, a tell tale sign he's already beaten. In the 3rd round he tries to act like he's fine then suddenly collapses. Hagler hit hard!
How Hearns ever made the weight I will never know. He musta ate every 3 day's. Musta been constantly Hungry. I bet when he retired he went down to Macdonalds and said to the manager here's 500 dollars, just leave me the key's to the shop.
@@wanderer1955 tommy hearns is my favorite boxer because me and him have a similar build for our weight class but I think hagler is a literal p4p GOAT contender if not a top 3 boxer of all time imo . The fights he lost are very controversial and the only time he was ever knocked down is disputed as well. That's crazy. It's so sad how underrated hagler is
@rageius The fights he lost? He got knocked down? What Hagler do you speak of? I don't know this Hagler. I don't believe he lost to Sugar Ray even. Bad decision by judges.
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37 years later and this is still the best 3 rounds of boxing ever
That was beautiful
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Agreed… watched it live with my dad.. Twas a loong time ago now but this fight will never age.
Now I feel old
Was there as a 22 year old with my dad at Nassau Collesium in Uniondale NY - big screen...
Here we are 37 years later, watching one of the greatest fights of all time. Hagler may be gone but he is definitely not forgotten. 🔥🔥🔥
37 years later...
@@chadmichael791 k
@@chadmichael791 You, sir, are correct.
@@mandarkastronomonov2962 I wasn't trying to be a jerk or anything. I didn't actually do the math until I read your post in the first place. Either way, great moment in combat sports history. Cheers.
@@chadmichael791 Hey Chad. I didn’t take it like that at all. I guess my wording made it look like I was being sarcastic, which wasn’t my intent. 😀👍🏼
16:03 TOTAL CLASS. A supreme example of sportsmanship.They fought like they hated each other. But in actuality they had the highest degree of respect for each other.
100%. When the two signed the fight in December prior to this April event both were all smiles and the mood was congratulatory. They were acquaintances, maybe not friends, but they had no reason to dislike one another since both had been fighting in different weight classes. The event guaranteed both of them millions.
Once they started their promotional tour their game faces were on.
This is just great sportsmanship. You love to see it
When top boxers weren't scared to fight each other in their prime
When fighters would kill themselves for your entertainment and low amount of money you mean
@@capitalg1415 you mean the same thing they still do? Yes that's what we mean. It's what they loved. Go watch a different sport.
This is the reason why fighters are scared! True Legends leave a timeless mark on the history of boxing but where there is a W there is always an L.
@@sukmynut and not being afraid to take the L and fighting each other is why they are looked at as legendary.. which won't be said the same about fighters today even though they may have better records and accolades
Yeah, they're trying to avoid that guaranteed blood bath: 100% liquid smoke
RIP Marvelous Marvin,
You’ll always be THE MAN!
Nothing but respect to Tommy Hearns - genuine bad ass who always came to fight, did his best and never made excuses when he lost.
Yes
Jesus I didn't realize he had died.
@@Inthemixmedia
Marvin died shortly after being vaccinated for COVID-19 during the early part of the pandemic.
He was apparently in good health otherwise prior to that.
Don’t know if he had symptoms of COVID prior to being vaccinated - never saw any details about him passing away released in the news.
Hard to believe a warrior like him left us so soon 😞.
I remember Marvin saying after the fight,,, The Hitman got hit🥊 two legends in boxing.
Hearns broke his fist punching Hagler's chin but he told his corner to not say anything because Hagler earned it. True class. RIP Hagler.
Modern day fighters wouldn't last with these legends 🥊
It's funny. Nowadays round 9 on; 'championship rounds'😂🤣😂!!!
@@jelynmorales4091 Kill Hagler; gotta qualify first. 15 rounds. Bet GGG wouldn't go for that😭😂😭!!!
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Mordern day boxer few like influencer than actual boxer
There is no comparison in the bullshit quality we have these days. This era alone brought real talent and quality in all they did.
When the elite didn't care about the label. Absolute legends.
💯. The best v the best not like the current crop of welterweights and middleweights
When the most famous boxers were actual boxers and not Disney kids.
@@paulg9443 here comes the oldheads always want to shit on the younger generation
prime vs prime. absolute brawl, adjust to good boxing, how to contain it, sense of urgency cuz of a cut and finishing touches rolled into three rds worth your money
they were warriors in the days of 15 rounds -.-
I still remember watching this on PPV with a bunch of other guys. Half of us were for Hagler and the other half for Hearns. We were all yelling and screaming the whole way. Best time I've ever had watching a fight and best three round fight ever!
Can only imagine, what a fight!
It was closed-circuit. PPV didn’t exist just yet.
@@amc7185 It was available both closed circuit and PPV. I watched it at a guys house. PPV started in early 1980's
So jealous you watched this fight live on ppv. It was an epic fight. 💯💯
Remember sitting up to early morning watching this live with my dad . Big fights in those days were always free on british tv
What an era in boxing. Hagler, Hearnes, Leonard, Duran, Arguello, Sanchez all of them hall of famers!
An amazing Era in boxing
Also Prior, Nelson, McCallum, Chavez...best era in boxing throughout the weights.
The heavyweight died when 80s came,but the 80s revived every single division below it.
I don’t watch boxing anymore, used to watch it 3-4 times a week back in the day
Benetiz
I've watched countless fights from each boxing era and I keep coming back to late 70s through late 80s/early 90s. You won't ever see a fight like this today, especially considering the belts at stake. I appreciate the sacrifice these fighters gave for the sport and for us.
Rest in peace, Marvelous.
Looks very basic and flawed compared to 90s-now
@@ascendediamyou’re just a gayweather fan
@@masteryoda7372 you're just a gayweather fan
Named 3 eras 😂 there’s only a few more
@@armandoross3554 How many decades do you think boxing has been a sport? It started being televised in the 20s. Obviously it's been a sport for much longer but I'm assuming you're only thinking of broadcast eras.
Marvin Haglers record was insane! 60 wins 2 defeats with 50 KOs. What in the world.
And 1 of that defeat was robbery against certain fighter
Which also speaks volumes about hoe good this guy was
Almost unstoppable.
He’s was putting cats down 😂😂
@@imma5761your actually wrong. That fight was later on
@@imma5761 He also had an early career loss to the judges in Philly to A Local Philly Fighter, which I'm sure given everything else he achieved was totally legit.
Hagler was an absolute monster. One of the true pound for pound greats. I'm a Hearns guy, but all respect to Marvelous Marvin.
Doesn't matter how many times you watch it. Still gets you off your seat. The greatest 3 rounds of boxing you will ever see
I know ive watch this fight over 20 times.
💯
I love both these guys , but i always root for Tommy Hearns , even though i already know the outcome
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂REAL RAP
Y había de paso respeto entre ambos
The announcer nailed it! "the only disappointment was it didn't go further" Best 3 rounds ever!!!
Can't comment anymore... But Richard Steele was on the verger of ruining this fight. Watch him with his hands in after every punch and early on about to step in... Fuck that guy. Richard Steele is the worst high pro ref ever. Dude messed up 90s boxing anytime he was involved.
Best three rounds ever . I doubt it would have gone much further tho. If Hearns won it would have been by knockout as well. I think this fight would have lasted 5 rounds max if it did go further lolol
@@blackicestudiosI don't think so, Marvin literally ate all the kitchen sinks Mugabi threw at him.
@@HaraDuranguys shut off after a point. It’s like drinking booze.
@@michaellopez2070 those punches from Mugabi did threw Marvin out of his prime completely.
Hagler is INSANE. Even when getting his shit rocked I don’t think I ever saw him take a step back, always moving forward coming at you nonstop, that is terrifying.
The guy was a machine
Best fighter ever
Because tommy hearn had a long arm like you know that's why
Man, I know it's a what if and a big one and I totally accept the possibility of being wrong, but if Hagler was a heavyweight and fought against Tyson, I would put my money on Hagler.
You could fight with a piece of wood in one of the hands instead of a glove, break the wood in his head and he would stand still and come for your head. It's absurd.
bro he got up with straight will power nothing else he was unconscious 100%
This never gets old.... Absolute BEAST MODE...
Hagler walking through punches from a One-Punch KO artist in Hearns. Talk about determination… no middleweight of all-time would’ve beat Hagler on this night with the massive chip he had on his shoulder
RIP Marvelous
Sugar Ray Robinson !!!
Read some dude write Hearns' first big right would've KO'd a hippo but MMH just worked out the cobwebs and continued the pursuit. LOL.
Hagler's my favorite of all-time.
Hearns did break his hand in the first round . Not sure if that would have changed anything though .
Hagler was known to have an extra bone layer on his head which made it very hard to hurt him .
The guy was a beast
That was a clinic on how to negate superior height and reach. Like Julio Caesar Chavez did. It takes a hard head, constant forward movement and god knows what else. Heart.
@@angelbrother1238 yep.. that was the point.. hagler head was structured in a particular way and had larger muscles and temporal bands and was able to withstand certain blows better..
RIP, Marvin. There will never be another like him.
Bud Crawford
@@borood1188 😂
@@borood1188imagine defending a drunk bum of a man who flew out of a Ferrari 😂
@@anonymousbuffalo2921what now?
@@XenonFlow08Shit still funny?
Watching this fight live on TV I could not believe what happing and now on TH-cam I still can’t believe it. The best first round ever and one of the best fight I have ever seen.
It only took 37 years for Top Rank to release the remastered version of the entire 3 rounds. Better late than never. Hagler is the GOAT.
If this is "remastered", I'd hate to see the original.
@@chrimony Then click on every other version of the fight on TH-cam. Top Rank released only the first round (remastered) only after Hagler died and waited another year to release the second & third rounds.
@@chrimony Your comment in nonsensical.
@@dbceltics11 Sorry, wrong thread.
Hagler is still undefeated as far as I'm concerned
If you love boxing, nothing beats this.
Never a greater moment in boxing than these 3 rounds.
Two legends in a short, yet legendary battle. This is Boxing.
and it is boxing
Timeless, never gets old watching this fight
Agreed. Could been filmed yesterday 🤟👏
20:00 of goosebumps incredible fight
I almost have tears, what a beautiful fight
Yes inspirational is the word that comes to mind. Rarely happens and cannot be reproduced by fake promoters or fighters and there are plenty.
The kind of fight that makes you sore just watching it.
One for the ages…
R.I.P. Marvin ♥️👑
50 ko's coming into this fight...
Agreed!! Referee had to stop me........watching it because I was taking too much punishment/excitement. Luckily it was the 3rd round😳😄🤣🤣
The greatest first round ever. RIP to the greatest middleweight ever and salute to arguably the greatest fighter I've seen at 154 along with Mike McCallum. Hagler and Hearns FOREVER LEGENDS!!
Ray robinson is the greatest middleweight ever
Hopkins is the greatest middleweight of alltime
@@watchdogsthebeast3540 SRR was better at Welter in my opinion (Best ever P4P)
@@conflicto7575 I have Hagler, Monzon and Greb higher than him. One of the greatest middleweights ever undoubtedly, but not the best IMO.
@@conflicto7575 not even close
RIP Marvin Hagler, the Greatest fighter of all time.....and a good man
I remember staying up to watch this with my dad. Got me hooked on boxing. It'll always be my favourite fight. Was so sorry to hear that Marvin had died, such a humble, decent warrior.
Yessir
the amount of cardio for this volume is insane, two of the best ever
Facts 🙏🏾
That ref's footwork is better than modern boxers.
That's Richard Steel.
One of the best in the business.
Lost count of how many times I’ve watched this fight. Hagler never took a backward step in all 3 rounds against arguably the hardest puncher in middleweight history. That in itself is a life lesson, which makes him special among the very elites in boxing
That because Hagler wasn't born. He was chiselled by God into the perfect middleweight creation.
I honestly don't believe there was, is or will be a middleweight who could gave beaten him (not fairly at any rate).
@@Telcontar1962 ABSOLUTELY TOTALLY AGREE
I watched Marvin hagler for years only time in his life every held on to somebody was in this fight against hearns
Hagler had it all.. The skills, the chin of Iron, and power, and the fear factor.. I agree with everything said in this post. You guys know your stuff. Hagler was a damn boss..
Slowly raises hand. Same. Watched this an absurd amount of times.
Never been another fight like this with two guys at this level
Its 3.40am 21 October 2024. Im now 61! I first saw this in 1985 I was 22. 39 years have passed and this is STILL the BEST three rounds i have ever seen in boxing. I'll come back here when in 20 years and I'll still say the same thing! RIP Marvin. God bless!
Watched this fight dozens of times and it never gets old, also the fight that made me a lifelong boxing fan and Marvin my favorite fighter- RIP champ, you were everything a fighter should be
This fight is my earliest memory of boxing. I remember watching this as a child with my dad. Two absolute warriors going all out for three action packed rounds. Quite possibly the greatest fight of all time. R.I.P. Marvin Hagler.
I dont care nigga
Thats amazing
God bless y'all in Jesus name Amen ❤️
That stare down was cold by both fighters. No fear whatsoever. Boxing in the 80s was magical.
Did I just witness the greatest first round in boxing history?
Yep 💯
ABSOLUTELY!!!!!
If anyone suggest otherwise I'd like to see that round that would top this.
Bud it's not even realistically debatable.. Every poll I've ever seen has this first round ranked #1 All-Time.. It's that legendary.
The greatest FIGHT in boxing history. Length need not matter, this is called The War for a good reason.
I remember watching this fight as a 12 year-old with my grandfather, who grew up watching great fights with Sugar Ray Robinson, Jake LaMotta, etc. I never saw my grandfather get excited over a fight like Hearns-Hagler. Looking back, this was probably the best three rounds of boxing I ever saw.
Absolutely
RIP champ. enjoyed your fights throughout the years tremendously. one of the all time greats.
Still the most action packed opening round of a boxing match ever
Marvin marvellous at closing distance quick. Attacked from the get go and never stopped. He landed 3 crushing hooks within the first minute. Those hard shots early killed Hearns legs. Hearns fought back valiantly immediately but withered quickly under the sustained pressure. Gotta love how Marvin chased his ass down then finished him with his superman jab. Marvin had 0 intentions on going distance and fought like a pack of wild dogs, swarmed him. ❤️ love him, legends never die
Could have been different if Hearns doesn't break his right hand. But what can you do, I'm guessing he has large thin hands, and hitting as hard as he does against Hagler's think skull.
@@ckobo84 He broke his hand in the Benitez bout a few years earlier and it's thought to be the same break recurring.
Good commentary.
YES I totally agree, Hearns legs were shot in the 2nd he also looks exhausted, but the broken hand is a huge problem for him now so he's also on the retreat.
Love the shot of Richard Steel holding Hearns up and waving it off.
Best fight possibly ever. Two warriors at the top of their game. Wow!!
Just came here from Canelo v GGG 3 snooze fest as if I needed reminding of the glory days. Boxing at its best RIP Marvin thanks for the memories, Respect to the Hitman a living legend.
Stick with 70's - '90's boxing. Save your money.
This has to be in the top 3 of the best fights of all time. What an absolute war.
I love how in the 1st round the ref jumped in a few times to break it up and then was like “oh HELL naw…” and backed up😂😂😂😂
😂😂 🗣️ BIG facts one tap from either men would of sent ref to the shadow realm lmao he wasn't dumb lol
Richard steel was a great ref, Mills lane was as well Miss all these guys they were the glory days.
@@peterbalac1915 the guys we got reffing now are so bad 😭
The ref in Fury v Wilder II was useless
Finally decided to upload this legendary fight in its entirety.
Thank you.
As old as this fight is, it never gets old! One of the Greatest fights ever! Nonstop action from the opening bell to the end of the fight!
Haggler was a machine . powerful and relentless . one of my all time favorite fighters .
Even though Marvin hagler was my favorite boxer in this sports history, I must tell, in my very humble opinion, that this fight puts Hearns on the podium of the greatests gentleman on the ring.
Got to meet him when I was living in Provincetown and he was a really nice guy. Used to run in the dunes of the cape in military boots to train. One of Brockton's best ever.
His footwork is a lost art.
Hearns fought a lot. To answer Hagler's post fight interview, I'm sure that anyone that paid to see the fight had their money worth.
Hate the low blows by hagler. He’s better than that
That ref had some class footwork lol
Omg. The way they just came out banging in the 1st round just gives me chills. They both were eating heavy shots, but sheer determination kept them up. What a great fight of history.
That look on Hagler's face after round one. Wow. Just wow.
Hat's off to both warriors.
There's just no way humanly possible that you can sustain that type of pace for a long period of time. The fact they did it for more than two rounds is astounding to me. It's as if they had a warriors agreement that they would fight to the last breath. Two of the best!!!! Hard to deny that.
I'd embarrassed to admit how many times I've watched this but I'm still blown away by it. The likes you'll never see again. Incredible
NOTHING to be embarrassed about!
This morning I cried for the umpteenth time.. damn this fight..
I’ve watched this fight almost everyday for the past year gets me through my workouts hard to stop moving watching all this action
What’s impressive is you had 2 very talented fighters pick up a very fast paced fight. What’s even more impressive is the precise punches landed consistently by both men.
That look back by Hagler after the first round still my favorite part
Mine too says it all
Marvin. What a legend. My favourite boxer! RIP LEGEND!!!
Floyd 🥊 Mayweather Jr. "He doesn't make my top 5 plus I made more 💵💰💰 than he did..." 🤔
@@dougfredricks2017 Marvin would've beat the shit out of him and Floyd know it, i love Floyd btw
@@dougfredricks2017 Floyd is funny… Hagler would have mauled him.. GTFO
Won't ever see a fight like this again in our lifetime. This has got to me one of the top fights in boxing history.
Marvelous Marvin Hagler was by FAR my favourite boxer of all time! I received a gift from my wife of a signed boxing glove from his website a year before his passing! I am so glad to have this memento signed by the greatest middleweight of all time! I would gladly give it up to allow him another 10 years of life!
Hearns is my favorite boxer of all time but I was not disappointed in the slightest with the matches outcome it was phenomenal Marvin hagler was a fantastic boxer
This was by far close to being the greatest fight I've ever seen and I've seen a lot of fights over the years
Agreed. The only fight in my view that comes close to this is Ward/Gotti 1.
Incredible. Never gets old..
Tommy’s physique was remarkable, but more vulnerable to body attack in comparison to Hagler’s compact and durable frame.
Two great fighters. This is boxing at its best!
Hearns said he broke his right hand in Rd. 1. Still an amazing fight.
I respectfully disagree. In that era, yes. But not now. It was legendary. And we don’t know anything about PED’s
1.1 million 😊
@@steveo3831 Which three rounds are better since?
In your opinion bro!! Stop stating things like their fact like we have to agree with u
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Al Bernstein said Hagler redeemed himself from the loss to Duran. Hagler never lost to Duran.
I was wondering about that...
Yep it sounds like amidst all the excitement Mr. Bernstein got confused and mixed up his middleweights. It was Sugar Ray Leonard who lost to Duran, Marvelous Marvin Hagler beat Duran on points.
I was thinking how TF Hagler lost to Duran. I still even think how TF Leonard lost to Duran.
@@matrox Hagler didn't lose to Duran of course. But don't get it twisted. Roberto Duran was one of the greatest boxers, greatest fighters, who ever laced up the gloves.
@@rudimwongozi2169 Indeed he was.
Legendary and timeless fight.
'Marvellous' what a name! And Hearns staredown at the referee's instructions is ice cold. Love these fellas and they put up a hell of a fight.
BY FAR the greatest first round ever arguably the greatest round period
I wish I were alive at that time. To witness a match like this is literally the greatest thing for fight fans like myself.
You didn't need to be alive, they recorded for you.
@@TheJohhnyrotten He means seeing it play out in real time that day. Going into the fight not knowing what's gonna happen or who wins and how. That makes it more exiting.
I doubted any man can presented itself like these two men ever again, this fight is electric. This is and will always be my favourite match. Mad respect to these legend🫡🫡
Came here in 2023 to watch a real fight. Respect to the golden ages of boxing 🙏.
These dudes just came out swinging, gawd damn. Marvin is my favorite....I love watching him, and how he moves. His hands almost never stop moving, steady shrugging those shoulders.
The most beautiful display of hand to hand violence captured on film for our viewing pleasure... One of my top 5 boxing matches ever. R.I.P Marvelous Marvin Hagler.
To me this was the greatest fight I'd ever seen regardless of length or weight class. I was too young to see Ali at his peak, but the ferocity, workrate, and technique in this fight is just cinematic. Kudos, also, to Al Michaels on his call. So much action and he stayed right in the moment.
That cut on Hagler was from an elbow
Legendary fight between Legendary fighters.
Don't make them like this anymore.
no kidding, haggler had 50 ko's out of 53 fights coming into this; who's got a record like that today?
@@LIONTAMER3D He was 60-2-2 50 KO's out of 64 fights
@@suavedrae352 that's way worse
@@LIONTAMER3D that's a good KO percentage still...James Toney has close to 80 fights
rewatching this and I'm still feeling emotional after all these years.
I recently found my way back to a childhood passion, boxing.
And to see this fight for the first time where I'm at in life is life changing. What two legendary warriors , absolute grit and tenacity by both Men. An absolute battle for the ages, they left it all in that ring . A truly incredible fight, just moved by the mentality of both fighters , killer instinct.
God bless , wow
Listen to the cheering. Everyone knew how special this was. I had this on my big screen with all my friends over, it was crazy. No one went for a beer, no one went to the bathroom. Best fight ever
WHAT A FIGHT . This is boxing . Respect for both fighters !!
The greatest Three rounds of boxing of all time, never be beaten.
I watched this fight live and was on my feet the entire time. The best 3 rounds of all time Still can't believe it's been almost 40 years.
Your correct I was there had to watch the flying Budweiser beer 🍺 bottle's. Insane!!!!!
I'm 55 years old now😮😅😊😢
Wow. What an amazing fight. The first round was totally insane. It was a fantastic era of boxing with Hagler, Hearns, Leonard, and Duran. Out of all those legends, Hagler is right up there as one of the best of all time.
Totally insane is a perfect description I must say.
Man this fight was brutal Rest in Peace Marvin 🥊
Be honest.. You come here on the regular.. It's brutal, and beautiful all at the same time. Two Warriors. Hagler will forever be my favorite fighter of all time. Nothing like him.
My era... I'm just amazed at the ferocity of this generation of boxers from ALL weight divisions... It's was frighteningly brilliant, thease two literally just fighting each other and saying "LAST MAN STANDING WINS!!!"...what a war this particular fight was... r.i.p marvelous Marvin... legend 🙏
There's a long list of great boxers in the history of the sport..... but there's only few in the list that fits to the word GREATEST WARRIOR of the ring ....
And Marvelous Marvin Hagler is one of them.... rest in peace champ.
The Best 3 rounds of the Century...RIP Marvin Hagler🥊🥊
I always thought it was crazy how quickly Hearns put away Duran after watching what a hard time it was for Hagler to beat Roberto in a 15 round fight. Hats off to both of these gentlemen for so many good shows.
That 1st round is just poetry, every fight should be legally required to start like that
I agree
don't you just hate it when you're trying to watch a boxing match & a fight breaks out?
Best round of action ever. Classic fight
Listened to this at about 3 in the morning in a hotel in Cornwall, England. Was very politely asked to 'shut the eff up' by the nearby rooms. There were 5 of us listening by the end.
This is one of the greatest moments in sports history. They’re going crazy but still have perfect balance and a bag full of tools nobody has today. So they’re killers. One trying to get inside and one playing outside game. Perfection.
What's crazy to me is you can tell Hearns right hand is in trouble early he starts to wipe it when he throws it halfway through the first. Hagler is also in trouble with his vision early.
This is exciting to watch 37 years after it happened, but I wish I could have experienced it then. Imagine all the build up and anticipation for this fight as a fan back then. Then to get those legendary rounds between these legendary fighters. I would’ve been on my feet the entire time. Wether it was in person or in my living room. RIP Hagler.
I remember watching this as a teenager. It was just as you imagined.
@@dondajulah4168 I more than likely saw it or replayed on Wide World of Sports. I watched all the fights then when fighting had greats in all weight classes.
When boxers understood the assignment…best 3 rounds I ever saw!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥
38 years and still the best fight!
You know a fight is exciting when the commentary is going just as wild as the crowd. 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Greatest era for boxing - hall of fame fighters in most divisions and some all time fights
You could tell in the 2nd round Hearns legs weren't under him with all the wobbling, a tell tale sign he's already beaten. In the 3rd round he tries to act like he's fine then suddenly collapses. Hagler hit hard!
How Hearns ever made the weight I will never know. He musta ate every 3 day's. Musta been constantly Hungry. I bet when he retired he went down to Macdonalds and said to the manager here's 500 dollars, just leave me the key's to the shop.
Hearns broke his right hand in round 1 as well on Hagler's granite skull.
@@TheLongWind And Hagler broke Hearns dreams in round 3. Best fight I've ever seen. Hagler gets my perfect 10. No flaws.
@@wanderer1955 tommy hearns is my favorite boxer because me and him have a similar build for our weight class but I think hagler is a literal p4p GOAT contender if not a top 3 boxer of all time imo . The fights he lost are very controversial and the only time he was ever knocked down is disputed as well. That's crazy. It's so sad how underrated hagler is
@rageius The fights he lost? He got knocked down? What Hagler do you speak of? I don't know this Hagler. I don't believe he lost to Sugar Ray even. Bad decision by judges.