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New England's Greg Vendetti faces veteran spoiler Geronimo Sacco as Boston Boxing Promotions returns this Wednesday, November 22nd.

BROCKTON — Wearing white T-shirts with his name and image on them and other maroon articles of clothing, family members of the late Marvelous Marvin Hagler sat under a large tent at Marciano Stadium on Sunday as the boxing legend was celebrated. “When Marvin boxed, he always wore maroon. When I was looking at his pictures, he wore maroon in all of them," said Mae Lang, Hagler's mother. "In honor of his birthday, I told the family to wear maroon so we can keep the memory alive. I never saw so many people show love to one person. I feel a little sad — it’s been hard — but it enco...

The city on Thursday provided an update on this coming Sunday's Marvelous Marvin Hagler Day celebration and thanked sponsors.

"Marvelous Marvin Hagler has been an inspiration and a source of civic pride for Brockton for generations," Sullivan said in a statement. "He is one of the primary reasons why we are known as the ‘City of Champions.’ This public memorial will be a fitting tribute to one of our city’s favorite sons and one of boxing’s all-time greats.” The event, scheduled for 2 p.m. at Marciano Stadium, will feature several celebrity guests and speakers, including legendary boxing champion Bernard Hopkins, ESPN host Stephen A. Smith, Showtime Championship Boxing analyst Al Bernstein, WCVB Channe...