Marvin Hagler's Great 5: 15 Rounds Against The Stone Hands

Marvin Hagler's Great 5: 15 Rounds Against The Stone Hands

As of November 10, 1983, not many pundits were debating who the best professional middleweight boxer was. Marvin Hagler's achievements are telling enough. For 61 fights, he has 57 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Both of the American's losses were in the already distant 1976. Both were after a judge's decision, which quite easily leads us to the conclusion that no one has knocked out Marvelous. In addition to everything else, the world champion has 7 consecutive successful defenses against boxers from the USA, Italy, Venezuela, Great Britain and Syria. All by knockout!

The next test provides an unpredictable opponent. For 81 matches in the professional ring, Roberto Duran has 77 victories. His impressive statistics were accumulated shortly before he turned 33. His professional debut in the sport came when he was only 16 years and 252 days old. Up to 21-year-old played 31 games. He won them all and later took world titles in 3 different categories. But neither is average, and analysts aren't sure exactly what to expect from the clash between Marvin and the Iron Hands of Panama.

The fight shows the mutual respect between the two legends. The match is tactical and from a distance. Both look for an opportunity to counterattack. It results in a relatively slow fight, but extremely interesting and unpredictable. Gradually, Hagler found the cleaner and more dangerous shots. Either way, the final gong sounds. A full 15 rounds between the American and the Panamanian.

The judges are unanimous, despite the close results they give. After 144:142, 144:143 and 146:145, the champion remains Marvin Hagler. His middleweight belts remain his after their 8th consecutive defense. Caesars Palace is once again a happy place for Marvelous.

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