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Middleweight Great Marvin Hagler Dead At 66: Wife
03/13/21 AT 8:02 PM
Boxing legend Marvin Hagler, the undisputed middleweight champion from 1980 to 1987, died on Saturday at age 66, his wife said.
In a posting on the famed fighter s Facebook page, Kay G. Hagler said her husband passed away at the family home. I am sorry to make a very sad announcement. Today unfortunately my beloved husband Marvelous 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. Marvelous Marvin Hagler fought from 1973 to 1987 and delivered some of the epic bouts in a golden era of the sport, finishing with a record of 62-3 with two drawn and 52 knockouts.
Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Middleweight Champion of the 1980s, Dies at 66
One of the most formidable boxers of his era, Hagler defended his title 12 times before losing to Sugar Ray Leonard in a 1987 split decision.
Marvelous Marvin Hagler, left, in the last fight of his career, which he lost to Sugar Ray Leonard in 1987.Credit.Lennox Mclendon/Associated Press
Published March 13, 2021Updated March 17, 2021
Marvelous Marvin Hagler, who became one of boxing’s greatest middleweight champions, wielding awesome punching power while shrugging off opponents’ blows, died on Saturday in New Hampshire. He was 66 and lived in Bartlett, N.H.
Hagler’s wife, Kay, announced on his fan club’s Facebook page that he had died “unexpectedly” at their home, but did not provide details.