Hagler Hearns: A Three-Round Battle for the Ages

The War: Hagler-Hearns and Three Rounds for the Ages

by Don Stradley

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On April 15, 1985, two of the greatest middleweights of all time, Marvin Hagler and Thomas Hearns, met in a legendary three-round battle that is still considered one of the most thrilling fights in boxing history.

Hagler, the reigning undisputed middleweight champion, was known for his relentless pressure and devastating punching power. Hearns, a former welterweight and junior middleweight champion, was a lightning-fast boxer with knockout power in both hands.

The fight began at a furious pace, with both men trading punches from the opening bell. Hagler landed a hard right hand in the first round that sent Hearns reeling, but Hearns came back strong in the second round, landing a series of hard punches that had Hagler in trouble.

In the third round, Hagler turned the tide of the fight with a devastating left hook that sent Hearns crashing to the canvas. Hearns managed to get up, but Hagler swarmed him with punches and forced the referee to stop the fight.

Hagler's victory over Hearns was one of the most dominant performances of his career. He showed that he was not only a great boxer, but also a true warrior. Hearns, despite the loss, showed that he was one of the most exciting fighters of his generation.

The Hagler-Hearns fight is still considered one of the greatest boxing matches of all time. It was a battle of two warriors who left everything in the ring. It was a fight that will never be forgotten.

The Aftermath

After the fight, Hagler went on to defend his middleweight title nine more times before retiring in 1987. He finished his career with a record of 62-3-2, with 52 knockouts.

Hearns went on to win the middleweight title in 1987, and he also won titles at welterweight and junior middleweight. He retired in 2006 with a record of 61-5-1, with 48 knockouts.

Hagler and Hearns are both members of the International Boxing Hall of Fame. They are considered two of the greatest fighters of all time.

The Legacy

The Hagler-Hearns fight is still considered one of the greatest boxing matches of all time. It was a battle of two warriors who left everything in the ring. It was a fight that will never be forgotten.

The fight is also remembered for its iconic poster, which features Hagler and Hearns facing off in a boxing ring. The poster has been parodied and imitated countless times, and it remains one of the most recognizable images in boxing history.

The Hagler-Hearns fight is a reminder of the golden age of boxing, when fights were fought with passion and heart. It is a fight that will continue to inspire boxing fans for generations to come.

Buy the Book

Hagler Hearns: And Three Rounds For The Ages is the definitive account of one of the greatest boxing matches of all time. The book is written by Thomas Hauser, one of the most respected boxing writers in the world.

Hagler Hearns: And Three Rounds For The Ages is a must-read for boxing fans of all ages. It is a book that will give you a ringside seat to one of the most thrilling fights in boxing history.

The War: Hagler-Hearns and Three Rounds for the Ages

by Don Stradley

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	665 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	245 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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