Brief Comments --- Hagler - Hearns revisited

By JE Grant

Twenty long years ago Marvelous Marvin Hagler entered a boxing ring against a hard-punching, skilled Thomas Hearns. The bout, though only lasting three brutal rounds, became an instant classic as Hagler and Hearns engaged in a slugfest from the word go.

As the years continue to slide by, Hagler vs. Hearns will stand as the benchmark for top champions meeting at the summit and giving it their all. The recent Morales-Barrera and Ward-Gatti trilogies come to mind as being of a similar nature. Such bouts don't need the hype of good writers, agents or promoters. Their effort in the ring tells the tale.

Thanks again to Marvelous Marvin Hagler and Thomas Hearns, both great fighters who gave us their very best.