Disputed- An Oral History of Leonard-Hagler

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  1. Erratic

    Erratic "Twinkle Toes" McJack

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    Article from a few years back that is a good read. I love the oral history articles about fights and other sporting events (Chicago-Phoenix 1993 NBA Finals, LA-Sacramento 2002 Western Conference Finals are other good ones)

    I had read earlier about Leonard having intense sparring to prepare, but I didn't know it was to THAT extent.

    http://grantland.com/features/hagler-vs-leonard/
     
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  2. Hut*Hut

    Hut*Hut The Mackintosh of temazepam

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    good post, cheers. The extent of haglers bitterness is a wee bit sad.
     
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    meetthefeebles Drunken Geordie Bastard

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    Long article but I enjoyed it. Hagler seems to get more bitter about it with every passing year. SRL confirming once more that he was only happy fighting great fighters in a clown ring.

    MTF
     
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  4. Hut*Hut

    Hut*Hut The Mackintosh of temazepam

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    Down with that sort of thing.
     
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    cdogg187 GLADYS

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    Hagler still won it, to me, even with the clown ring, comedy mitts and pussified shortened rounds limit
     
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  6. Roll With The Punches

    Roll With The Punches WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

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    :lol: I didn't know Hagler had to fly in especially for Leonards retirement announcement...I figured he was already there and got in the ring as a side thing

    :gig:
     
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