Hawkins wouldn't even get off his deer to defeat Zoro
You Zoro fanboys need to learn that Oda already showed us that Hawkins is stronger than Zoro.
And yes they had to run away, because of Tama's sickness, but Hawkins kept chasing them and he could continue if not for his tarot cards telling him that someone will help them escape. It was O-Tsuru and she needed to help Zoro