American boxer (1954–2021) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Marvelous Marvin Hagler (born Marvin Nathaniel Hagler; May 23, 1954 – March 13, 2021)[2] was an American professional boxer and film actor who competed in boxing from 1973 to 1987. He reigned as undisputed middleweight champion from 1980 to 1987.[3] He was the world middleweight champion from 1980 to 1987. Hagler fought out of Brockton, Massachusetts. He won the championship from Alan Minter, in London, and successfully defended it eleven times before losing in a controversial fight with Sugar Ray Leonard. Hagler retired after that fight to live and work in Italy.
Marvelous Marvin Hagler | |
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Hagler as he appeared on the cover of El Gráfico, March 1984 | |
| Born | Marvin Nathaniel Hagler May 23, 1954 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | March 13, 2021 (aged 66) Bartlett, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Middleweight |
| Height | 5 ft 9+1⁄2 in (177 cm)[1] |
| Reach | 75 in (191 cm)[1] |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 67 |
| Wins | 62 |
| Wins by KO | 52 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 2 |
On March 13, 2021, Hagler's wife Kay announced that Hagler had died unexpectedly at his home in Bartlett, New Hampshire, at the age of 66.[4][5] A wave of reports came out on Twitter, with thousands of people mourning the loss of Hagler.
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