Marvin Hagler vs Tommy Hearns | ON THIS DAY FREE FIGHT | GREATEST FIGHT OF ALL-TIME
Look back on this day one of the greatest fights in the history of boxing, the exciting fight between #MarvinHagler and #ThomasHearns. #HaglerHearns
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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
37 years later and this is still the best 3 rounds of boxing ever
That was beautiful
kom kyk u
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...
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😭😂😭!!!
@@jelynmorales4091 😂
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.
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.
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 -.-
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
It’s kind of criminal this doesn’t have a million views. Best 3 rds of legendary boxing history.
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
1.3 M
That ref's footwork is better than modern boxers.
That's Richard Steel. One of the best in the business.
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. 😀👍🏼
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
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'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.
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 KZhead. 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
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
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.
This never gets old.... Absolute BEAST MODE...
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.
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
the amount of cardio for this volume is insane, two of the best ever
Facts 🙏🏾
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.
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.
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?
WHAT A FIGHT . This is boxing . Respect for both fighters !!
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!
If you love boxing, nothing beats this.
Two legends in a short, yet legendary battle. This is Boxing.
and it is boxing
Never a greater moment in boxing than these 3 rounds.
Watching this fight live on TV I could not believe what happing and now on KZhead I still can’t believe it. The best first round ever and one of the best fight I have ever seen.
Timeless, never gets old watching this fight
Agreed. Could been filmed yesterday 🤟👏
20:00 of goosebumps incredible fight
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
RIP Marvin Hagler, the Greatest fighter of all time.....and a good man
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.
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😳😄🤣🤣
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 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.
What an era in boxing. Hagler, Hearnes, Leonard, Duran, Arguello, Sanchez all of them hall of famers!
An amazing Era in boxing
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
Never been another fight like this with two guys at this level
Came here in 2023 to watch a real fight. Respect to the golden ages of boxing 🙏.
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.
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.
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.
38 years and still the best fight!
Man we need a new boxing game for next generation with all the fighters
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
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.
My Late Dad, Never Stop Talking About This Great Boxing Match, Classic
What a Series of Great Boxing Matches that came out between 1975 to 1989. This is still the Greatest first 3 rounds ever.
Best fight possibly ever. Two warriors at the top of their game. Wow!!
That look back by Hagler after the first round still my favorite part
Mine too says it all
This has to be in the top 3 of the best fights of all time. What an absolute war.
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.
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 ❤️
Finally decided to upload this legendary fight in its entirety. Thank you.
I remember so much hype for this fight. Watched it live and many more times since.
Greatest era for boxing - hall of fame fighters in most divisions and some all time fights
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.
Still the most action packed opening round of a boxing match ever
What a 3 round brawl. 2 warriors going at it. Al Michaels with a beautiful call as well
One of the best fights ever!!!!
That look on Hagler's face after round one. Wow. Just wow. Hat's off to both warriors.
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 gives me goosebumps to this day! What action and drama compacted into 3 incredible rounds!
Love the shot of Richard Steel holding Hearns up and waving it off.
Haggler was a machine . powerful and relentless . one of my all time favorite fighters .
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
I've been around for a while and this is one of the greatest rounds I've ever seen
rewatching this and I'm still feeling emotional after all these years.
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
Tommy’s physique was remarkable, but more vulnerable to body attack in comparison to Hagler’s compact and durable frame.
Best first round ever!!!! I remember watching it live and being beside myself...
That figth was brutal and beautiful at the same time. Prime example of the fire that burns the hottest and brightest go out the fastest but never without leaving it mark. That 3 rounds will forever leave it mark on the boxing world.
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
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.
I keep coming back to this fight. Incredible. They put several 12-round fights into those three rounds. What a war.
I love how Hearns is smiling before the final knockdown like "Alright, Marvin. You got me"
(16:56) "...I was the one, I was the champion, but I had to fight like a challenger..." -Marvin Hagler How could any boxing fan not appreciate what this awesome man said and did.
That first round is the closest we'll get to a Dragonball Z fight in real life.
From one boxing fan to all others look at the art the people in the corners, the Warriors this is boxing and it can’t be duplicated you can’t play boxing. This is awesome then and now I am truly at all. These boxers are two of the best of all times in the sport of true boxing.
I truly believe that the early 70s to the late 90s will forever be the greatest era of sports. Just look at the talent during those years, especially in the ring.
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?
Two great fighters. This is boxing at its best!
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.
Wow!!!! I remember watching this when I was a kid...Hagler, Hears, Duran, Leonard, Arguello, Sanchez, Cuevaz...jeeze, these dudes are boxing. Great fight
Ooo that little shout out for Pippino. lol.
Andrew Tony, Prior,
BY FAR the greatest first round ever arguably the greatest round period
Legendary and timeless fight.
I watch this fight with my dad. I was in high school I'll never forget it.
Cómo se extrañan estas peleas, fué una generación sin comparación.
Now boxers are looking for a safe space.
I’ve watched this fight almost everyday for the past year gets me through my workouts hard to stop moving watching all this action
The way they went at each other in that first round still gives me the chills.
Two of my favourite fighters, both were amazing
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
Man this fight was brutal Rest in Peace Marvin 🥊
Thanks for the Upload of a Classic Fight from the 80's
RIP champ. enjoyed your fights throughout the years tremendously. one of the all time greats.
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.
You know a fight is exciting when the commentary is going just as wild as the crowd. 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Two bangers who stand their ground, now this is real boxing
November 2023 and this still belongs among the artwork of boxing.