Jorge Masvidal Pays Tribute to ‘The 1985 War’ Between Marvin Hagler and Thomas Hearns

UFC welterweight star Jorge Masvidal took to Twitter and paid homage to one of the best single rounds in boxing history. ‘Gamebred’ posted a video grab of 1985’s middleweight championship bout between Marvin Hagler and Thomas Hearns. The scrap took place in Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and fans fondly recollect the bout as ‘The War’.

The fight has gained cult status amongst boxing fans, and it seems like Masvidal is one of them.

The fight lasted for three rounds, and both Hagler and Hearns gave it all in the ring. They threw heavy leather from the get-go and were sure to give the fans exactly what they came for. Chiefly, the exchange wasn’t entirely uncontrolled, as several technical aspects have been analyzed by pundits over the years.

The bout sticks out as Marvin Hagler, who is usually a slow starter, came out like a man scorned and attacked Thomas. ‘The Hitman’ Hearns remained calm and responded with a controlled jab that peppered the champion from the get-go. Jorge Masvidal, who’s a masterful striker in his own right, seemingly draws inspiration from the aforementioned icons.

Jorge Masvidal: Precision striking

The Miami native is one of the biggest stars in the sport as it stands, much in part due to his exciting style. Jorge Masvidal has accrued some of the most sensational knockouts in UFC history that have recently propelled him to stardom. The veteran only just started receiving recognition after nearly 50 professional fights.

He won 2019’s ‘Fighter of the Year’ following knockouts over Darren Till, Ben Askren, and a TKO win over Nate Diaz. Although his recognition might have come later on in his career, Jorge has exhibited some of the best stand-up in the company’s history.

A novice MMA fan might just miss the fine-tuned technical aspects that he brings to the party. However, this shouldn’t take away from the cache of weapons he possesses. It’s clear that he draws inspiration from some of the very best to have ever done it in the striking realm. Fans are excited to see new dimensions that he will surely add to his game when he fights next.