[ 2021-03-14 ]

Boxing legend ‘Marvellous’ Marvin Hagler dies aged 66
American boxing legend Marvin Hagler, the
undisputed world middleweight champion from 1980
to 1987, has died, his wife said. He was 66.

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In a posting on the famed fighter’s Facebook
page, Kay G Hagler said her husband passed away on
Saturday at the family home in Bartlett, New
Hampshire.



“I am sorry to make a very sad announcement.
Today unfortunately my beloved husband Marvellous
Marvin passed away unexpectedly at his home here
in New Hampshire,” she wrote. “Our family
requests that you respect our privacy during this
difficult time.”

“Marvellous” Marvin Hagler fought from 1973 to
1987 and delivered some epic bouts in a golden era
of the sport, finishing with a record of 62-3 with
two drawn and 52 knockouts.

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The southpaw’s most heralded triumph came in a
1985 matchup at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas
against Thomas “Hitman” Hearns, which lasted
just over eight minutes but was regarded as a
classic that became known simply as “The
War”.

After a first round filled with power punches in
which Hearns suffered a broken right hand, Hagler
suffered a cut to the head early in the second.



A ringside doctor examined Hagler in the third
round and the fight went on. Hagler wobbled Hearns
with a powerhouse right and sent him to the canvas
moments later, Hearns rising only to collapse into
referee Richard Steele’s arms.

Source - AFP

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