Clockwise from the top: Hagler fights Thomas Hearns in ‘The War’ in 1985, Hagler spars with South African President Nelson Mandela in 1994 and Hagler in October 1982.
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The boxing world is mourning Marvellous Marvin Hagler after the middleweight died on March 13 at the age of 66.
His wife, Kay, announced his death in an online post.
“I am sorry to make a very sad announcement,” she wrote. “Today unfortunately my beloved husband Marvelous Marvin passed away unexpectedly at his home here in New Hampshire. Our family requests that you respect our privacy during this difficult time.”
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