Remembering the life and career of marvelous marvin hagler

Earlier today boxing suffered an unfathomable loss. marvelous marvin hagler passed away aged 66. we take a look at his storied career

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Hagler decided to become a boxer after being roughed up by a local boxer. He went on to have an extremely successful amateur career.

Early Boxing Career

Marvin Halger won his first middleweight title in September 1980 after stopping Alan Minter in round 15. He would go on to defend the belt a record 12 times

Middleweight Glory

In his 67-fight career, Marvelous Marvin Hagler has been knocked out just once which is unheard of. He is known for having an iron chin

Iron Chin

In April 1985, Hagler stopped Hearns in round 12 to defend his title. The fight between the two men is considered to this day one of the best boxing fighters ever.

Marvin Hagler vs Thomas 'HItman' Hearns

In his final fight as a professional, Hagler lost to Sugar Ray Leonard via split decision In April 1987

Marvelous Marvin Hagler vs Sugar Ray Leonard

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