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Originally Posted by Malcom987
Gradually reintroducing my wife to boxing (she fell in love with Hagler and never could deal with his loss to Leonard)
We watch some of the old fights on ESPN classic...and she asked me "Why dont they have the current or former champions come into the ring for an introduction any more?"
My wild guess answer was probabally due to the Alphabet titles and the competition between the big time promoters.
Her reply really took me back. she said: " I would think it is the inability of todays athletes to act civilaly in public."
Anyone know why this great prefight experience ended.
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Yeah,when Hagler got the shaft that really bothered me as well. Still,some say Ray won but I just dont think that pitty pat flurries in the last 10 seconds of a round is enough to steal a round when you lost the first 2:50. Ray stole so many rounds with that strategy(smart..give him that). Ray was a great fighter without a doubt but man,that decision just took the life out of Marvelous. He had at least 2-3 good years left. Oh well..that is part of the sport. Take care.