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I'll never understand why the press didn't warm up to him like they did others. He had a great smile ,very articulate and a genuine nice guy. Rest easy Champ.
He wasn't pretty or cute like some boxers. The Petronellis were not in the inner circle of things. I also wonder if they just underestimated him. He got markedly better as he got closer to the title, and better after he won it.
RIP, Marvin. He was a very nice and humble person. I met him twice in Milan, Hotel Jolly Touring, were I was attending some business meetings and a course. First time we met, he was seated in the lobby, alone. I recognized him and started to talk with him for a 10 minutes. A few weeks later I met him again there, he recognized me, and had a talk. He was explaining he was living in Milan, for some time, since he was performing in a film. I keep a very nice memory of our meetings. He was friendly and pleased to talk to me.
Sir Hershberger, I too shed many tears when I heard the News of his passing. Just like I remember exactly where I was @, & what I was doing when 911 happened, The Explosion of the Space Shuttle; "The Endeavor", I will always remember when Marvelous Marvin Haggler died. He too inspired me to never quit, & always do things with a passion, work hard, & live a clean lifestyle like he did, & all Boxers who are serious, live. Because of Hagler, & I followed Him since day 1 of his Pro career, I became a Criminal Defense Attorney, & @ age 60, I still train in Boxing X6/week, & I train hard just like Hagler always did. In my opinion, Marvelous Marvin Haggler NEVER lost a Fight! Respectfully written, Santiago Murillo, Esq.
For a man who felt he wasn't loved enough by America, he's full of quips and the audience are lapping it up here. Has me grinning like a kid. RIP Marvellous, forever THE Middleweight Champion
The Hearns fight was the turning point. He was beloved the last couple of years. It took that fight for him to FINALLY get the adulation he had deserved for years.
@@dougsmuaythai You've got that right!! I never saw Stanley Ketchel, or even Sugar Ray Robinson, at middleweight. That said, Hagler was the greatest MW Champion I ever saw in my lifetime.....
Regarded as the uncrowned MW champ in the late 70s, he was the undisputed MW champ for most of the 80s. Marvin was the epitome of a professional fighter, always in incredible shape, always in exciting fights, he fought the top guys on the way up and took on all comers as the champ. Probably the last great, long reigning, undisputed middleweight champ the world will see. A no nonsense old school fighters fighter. RIP Marvelous Marvin Hagler.
I lost my hero today too. Yes the boxing establishment did delay him from fighting for a world championship and the Promotors bribed the Judges in the Leonard fight with the Mexican Judge farcically scoring it 10-2 to Leonard ! That fight result will always be in dispute but not this man's legacy. GOAT. RIP Marvellous Marvin Hagler and thankyou for the joy you brought me in and out the ring.
The day I knew boxing was fixed and never looked at it the same. Sugar Ray boxed for about 10 to 15 seconds at the end of the rounds and they gave it to Sugar Ray
Wahied Majid, Marvellous Marvin Hagler is my hero as well. He was like Superman to me. It seemed like you could rely and count on him to come through time and time again.
@@k9aid514 So true! I watched the fight on the big screen. Leonard flurried little pitty pat punches as you point out, at the end of the round and got a gift from the judges. Terrible decision and a real black Mark for pro boxing!
RIP Marvelous. Called my father, today, to tell him the news. You were his favorite boxer and he spent some of his best years watching you. I know about you because of him. I got my love of boxing from him. Rest in peace.
@@JamesJames-ut9yu - No actually, I think that John “The Beast” Mugabe actually hurt Hagler more with the power of his punches…..you only have to listen to Marvellous speak about Mugabe and the fight to realise this, and watch with your own eyes……Mugabe hits Hagler with some tremendous punches that would have taken out most other fighters!!
Anyone who is truly a fight fan has to have nothing but respect for Marvelous Marvin, he got into killer shape every fight, kept up a strict excercise and fitness routine second to none, showed up in great condition and gave everything he had in the ring. If you dont appreciate that alone, you are truly no fight fan. RIP Marvelous.
Hagler loved his fans, that much is clear. This was an intelligent man of means, he had pure class, a total professional with a roadmap for life after boxing. Listening to him here, only deepens my respect and admiration for my sporting hero. He had genuine charisma, and honesty that you rarely find in sports stars these days. RIP Marvellous Marvin Hagler
@@paulmcdonough1093 wrong, he lived in Brockton, MA the entire time he was a professional. Maybe he was born in NJ but he is synonymous with Boston/Brockton
@@jacksmith8002 True. And he actually lived next door to me in 78-79 with his ex wife Bertha & a couple of their kids in Stoughton Mass. in some apartments in town. I think he was around 22-23 at the time. He was always a very cool guy & just treated all of us with class. RIP Marvelous.
Don as always, delivers. Thank you! I'm 48, so I grew up watching Hagler fights, he seemed so menacing to me as a kid. Pretty sure he's one of the lucky boxers that didn't blow his money. RIP Marvelous.
The Best. Always cut and in shape. Always ready. A rock of determination. 66 is too young and he had no slurred speech and all his faculties. Still in shock. A hero to me
It deeply saddens me that Marvelous Marvin Hagler left us so soon and so suddenly. He might have been the greatest middleweight of all time, and certainly was one of a handful of the greatest at any weight. He was the ultimate model for the dedication and hard work that built his natural gifts into world class skills, and kept him there long after he could have chosen a life of ease and pleasure. The press often portrayed him as a brooding man, but this and other interviews show a different one; one with charm, and wit. He became a good actor after his boxing career was long over, and to the end, looked fit enough still to be the scourge of the middleweight division. Although his passing strikes me like a severe car accident, time will replace that pain with the memories of one of the greatest fighters, and a role model to all who pursue success and decency. As his legal name says, he was simply Marvelous.
Hagler.... is an ultra-cool personality....fantastic sportsman....highly disciplined and.all around good guy.... ....wish we had more men like him in today's crazy world!!!
I put a link up about Marvin’s passing on Facebook....... A sad reflection on this modern day, technology - driven era when I was asked more than once .... “Who is he” ? Disappointing to say the very least. I ? Tee’d them up............Telling them...... “Easily one of The Greatest Fighters Of All Time” Marvin was massively under appreciated during his career and one can only hope that he gets the recognition he richly deserves upon his passing. R.I.P Champ
Believe it or not, there are young Americans who know NOTHING about their history going back as little as 50 years. JFK, RFK, MLK, Malcolm X, LBJ, none of these names means a thing to them.
saying about someone as great as hearns was then "i think he's on a ego trip!" is magnificent. my favorite then was hearns but i wish to god marvin fought a 15 round fight with leonard and flattened him then retired.
The "Marvellous" name was no joke to the champ, who resented that nobody disregarded the tag "Sugar". Hagler seemed happier than ever during this interview. His epic brawl with Hearns brawl was finally earning him the respect he deserved.
I can remember going to Massasoit Community College in Brockton and seeing the Marvin Hagler wall monument and clock that is still there after all these years. I hope that the city of Brockton has a statue of him somewhere in the city the way they did for Brockton native Rocky Marciano. Hagler was an amazing fighter with incredible work ethic, plus he did a lot for the City of Brockton during the days when he was World Champion. I still can't believe hi is gone. One of the greatest fighters that I really enjoyed wiatching. RIP Marvelous.
Lived not to far from him in NH. Met him quite a few times, and he was just the sweetest person you could ever meet. Talking to him wasn't like talking to a fighter, it was like talking to a friend in your neighborhood. Condolences to his wife Kay and the family.
Hard to believe Hagler passing away at age 66. He looked invincible in his prime, and looked to be in far better shape after he retired than I have ever been all my life (I'm in my late 30s). The announcement of his death was just so unexpected.
In case anyone is interested, there is a book entitled "Four Kings" by the late George Kimball. It was written in 2008 and covers the respective careers of Hagler, Hearns, Leonard, and Duran. It's a great read!
That brought back great memories. I saw that fight live in Belfast on the Big Screen in the New Vic Movie House. I can remember how Big Tommy Hearns, nonchalantly walked out from his corner and how Marvelous Marvin raced out of his corner and then they collided. The Movie House was packed and everyone rose to their feet. There was this... unbelievable cacophony of sound: Swear words, gasps of astonishment and roars of excitement filling the theatre. Suddenly there was a huge thump of a noise as everyone similtanously crashed down again upon their seats, but in the excitement they immediately were standing once again, screaming and roaring as if they themselves were throwing and taking the punches. When I got back to work the next day, many of my colleagues said: " So you paid out 26 quid, stayed out until almost dawn, to watch a fight that lasted just over eight minutes, what a waste of money?" The New Vic Movie House, ( I am saying Movie House for my USA friends,) is now gone and so is Marvelous Marvin Hagler. The tears are welling in my eyes as I finish these words. Thank you Tommy Hearns and of course Marvelous Marvin Hagler for that super show that you both put on for all us people of Belfast who were there during one of the greatest sporting spectacles in history. RIP Marvelous Marvin Hagler, from all your admirers from Ireland and the UK. 🇺🇸🇮🇪🇬🇧❤
As a young man in Marvelous' hey day and a huge fan, it's till hard to believe he's gone. Champion, thank you for all the great fights and inspiration.
Such a lovely man. I don’t think any boxer has more universal respect than Marvelous Marvin Hagler, alongside perhaps Sugar Ray Robinson. Such sad news.
This clip had me on the floor. Hagler was always real, humble and funny. His entrance, big smile and just enjoying the limelight. Truly a GOAT and his passing is very sad but I hope he is in a better place away from the pain and suffering. It's great to know he was so loved and respected. When I saw him fight on TV as a kid in the early 80's, I was hooked and to this day no one comes close to the complete package in and out of the ring. Bless his family, fans and legacy. RIP MMH and thank you.💔😥👏🐐
One of the most fearsome boxers ever. I used to jump behind the sofa when the bell rang and he literally ran towards the opponent and never backed off....and man, it was not even me fighting him.
When i think of all the great middleweights throughout time i cant imagine any of them beating Marvelous Marvin. Heart, chin, skill and power, he had it all.
RIP Marvelous Marvin Hagler .. Together with Petronellis in Father house... As long as I recall.... Hagler made famous shaved head . He is the trend setter .
What made Marvelous Marvin Hagler one of the greatest unlike many other pass championships, like Surgar Ray Robinson, Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran,Roy Jones Junior, Thomas Hearns, Bernard Hopkins, Muhammad,Ali, Mike Tyson l could go on . Marvelous Marvin Hagler ,NEVER got stopped or knocked out in his whole boxing career,l repeat unlike the many above champions. 100% tough ,100% determined.
Such a classy champ. I remember in this HBO series about him they interviewed his former lawyer about the legal name changing. Hagler was one of the few greats in combat sports whom I idolized. The last undisputed oldschool champ in my book. He demanded a rematch when he lost or was handed a draw and whopped these guys. Too bad Leonard denied him that opportunity. Farewell Marvelous Marvin Hagler!
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I'll never understand why the press didn't warm up to him like they did others. He had a great smile ,very articulate and a genuine nice guy. Rest easy Champ.
Yes
Sugar Ray Leonard was the media darling at the time.
@Sign Times Sugar Ray’s gold medal helped a lot as well
He wasn't pretty or cute like some boxers. The Petronellis were not in the inner circle of things. I also wonder if they just underestimated him. He got markedly better as he got closer to the title, and better after he won it.
Because he decided he would turn pro before fighting in the Olympics
Which represents this dumbass Nation that is
Collapsing
RIP, Marvin.
He was a very nice and humble person.
I met him twice in Milan, Hotel Jolly Touring, were I was attending some business meetings and a course.
First time we met, he was seated in the lobby, alone. I recognized him and started to talk with him for a 10 minutes.
A few weeks later I met him again there, he recognized me, and had a talk. He was explaining he was living in Milan, for some time, since he was performing in a film.
I keep a very nice memory of our meetings.
He was friendly and pleased to talk to me.
That is Marvelous! I wish I could of met and talked with with Hagler.
Yes. Ferocious in the ring, but a gentleman outside. RIP champ. Greatest middleweight of all time.
That's fantastic he was my hero
really? you spoke to him?
@@abdihassan7208 Yes, I did!
He wasn't flashy. He just destroyed people.
He was a machine
Well said
Yup,greatest Middleweight all time,warrior
spot on ...
My Prays Goes Out To His Wife Family and His Kids, R.I.P Marvelous Hagler
I cried today.
"You're a terrific guy!" Letterman rarely complimented guests like this.
An authentic compliment as well. Marvellous Marvin Hagler was worth the praise, no doubt.
Ask Michael Watson what he thinks of Marvin. The support he gave Watson after his brain injury - Watson would be shaken by this.
what's he supposed to say? "you're average"?
I’ve cried all day. I wouldn’t be who I am if I never found Marvin hagler. 19 year old amateur.no one inspired me more. My man ,marvelous.
Yes....
Make him proud, don't skip any runs!
Sir Hershberger, I too shed many tears when I heard the News of his passing. Just like I remember exactly where I was @, & what I was doing when 911 happened, The Explosion of the Space Shuttle; "The Endeavor", I will always remember when Marvelous Marvin Haggler died. He too inspired me to never quit, & always do things with a passion, work hard, & live a clean lifestyle like he did, & all Boxers who are serious, live. Because of Hagler, & I followed Him since day 1 of his Pro career, I became a Criminal Defense Attorney, & @ age 60, I still train in Boxing X6/week, & I train hard just like Hagler always did. In my opinion, Marvelous Marvin Haggler NEVER lost a Fight! Respectfully written, Santiago Murillo, Esq.
Marvellous Marvin hagler for me best middle weight of all time rip you legend you gost
For a man who felt he wasn't loved enough by America, he's full of quips and the audience are lapping it up here. Has me grinning like a kid. RIP Marvellous, forever THE Middleweight Champion
Have to agree, comes across great and pretty natural.
The Hearns fight was the turning point. He was beloved the last couple of years. It took that fight for him to FINALLY get the adulation he had deserved for years.
handsome, charismatic and one helluva boxer
We were lucky to see such greatness in our lifetime.Kids today dont have heroes like that.
@@dougsmuaythai You've got that right!! I never saw Stanley Ketchel, or even Sugar Ray Robinson, at middleweight. That said, Hagler was the greatest MW Champion I ever saw in my lifetime.....
He was the fifth franchise of Boston sports in the 80's. RIP.
I used to SHOW HIM MOVIES!!!
(he attended MY theater!!!! 😉 Projectionist @ Cinema 57!!)
@@williamroark what movies did he watch
Regarded as the uncrowned MW champ in the late 70s, he was the undisputed MW champ for most of the 80s.
Marvin was the epitome of a professional fighter, always in incredible shape, always in exciting fights, he fought the top guys on the way up and took on all comers as the champ.
Probably the last great, long reigning, undisputed middleweight champ the world will see.
A no nonsense old school fighters fighter.
RIP Marvelous Marvin Hagler.
The greatest middle weight ever!
Absolutely 👍
We'll said Sir . He lived up to his name , " Marvelous Marvin Hagler " . Rest easy Champ .....
I lost my hero today too. Yes the boxing establishment did delay him from fighting for a world championship and the Promotors bribed the Judges in the Leonard fight with the Mexican Judge farcically scoring it 10-2 to Leonard ! That fight result will always be in dispute but not this man's legacy. GOAT. RIP Marvellous Marvin Hagler and thankyou for the joy you brought me in and out the ring.
The day I knew boxing was fixed and never looked at it the same. Sugar Ray boxed for about 10 to 15 seconds at the end of the rounds and they gave it to Sugar Ray
Wahied Majid, Marvellous Marvin Hagler is my hero as well. He was like Superman to me. It seemed like you could rely and count on him to come through time and time again.
@@fedora5926 I like how he felt disrespected by others not using his nick name so he had his name legally changed to Marvellous
Yes sir.
@@k9aid514 So true! I watched the fight on the big screen. Leonard flurried little pitty pat punches as you point out, at the end of the round and got a gift from the judges.
Terrible decision and a real black Mark for pro boxing!
RIP Marvelous. Called my father, today, to tell him the news. You were his favorite boxer and he spent some of his best years watching you. I know about you because of him. I got my love of boxing from him. Rest in peace.
God Brother Your words made me feel like I was looking in a mirror. My pops idolized him!!! The closest to him in my opinion is AKA BUD Crawford?
@@soratics7328 Amen!!!!! I'll be sure to pass your message on to my pops!!!
I did exactly the same with my father when i learned he pass away yesterday😞
@@cedricdecharme Sorry to hear that my condolences go out to you and your entire family
@@chasmaserati6968
No, no my father is good...i called him to say Marvelous pass away.
I know Marvin cause my father.
Philadelphia has it's statue.. now Brockton, Mass needs their own.
RIP Champ
Yes! Wholeheartedly agree!
Agree! bittersweet he’ll never get to see it but he deserves ones! that man was literally was great
Never got anywhere near being knocked out ;so resilient.
Never knocked down as a pro or amateur.
He was knocked down once, but I agree.
@You Watched Yes, I recall that now that you make mention of it.
I think hearns is the only one who ever hurt hagler. Hagler held him in round 1. watch it
@@JamesJames-ut9yu - No actually, I think that John “The Beast” Mugabe actually hurt Hagler more with the power of his punches…..you only have to listen to Marvellous speak about Mugabe and the fight to realise this, and watch with your own eyes……Mugabe hits Hagler with some tremendous punches that would have taken out most other fighters!!
Anyone who is truly a fight fan has to have nothing but respect for Marvelous Marvin, he got into killer shape every fight, kept up a strict excercise and fitness routine second to none, showed up in great condition and gave everything he had in the ring. If you dont appreciate that alone, you are truly no fight fan. RIP Marvelous.
Look when he shakes hands with Letterman at the beginning, you can see the muscles in his back.
He looked like a cobra in the ring with his thick lats and ripped physique.
Marvelous marvin hagler a truly gifted and skilled brutal middleweight rest in eternal peace my brother.
Hagler loved his fans, that much is clear. This was an intelligent man of means, he had pure class, a total professional with a roadmap for life after boxing. Listening to him here, only deepens my respect and admiration for my sporting hero. He had genuine charisma, and honesty that you rarely find in sports stars these days. RIP Marvellous Marvin Hagler
He was one of the most beloved Boston athletes of all-time, in the early 80's nobody was more popular
he was from newark not boston
@@paulmcdonough1093 wrong, he lived in Brockton, MA the entire time he was a professional. Maybe he was born in NJ but he is synonymous with Boston/Brockton
His family moved to Brockton from NJ in his early teens. But yes he was always introduced before his fights as being from Brockton.
@@jacksmith8002 True. And he actually lived next door to me in 78-79 with his ex wife Bertha & a couple of their kids in Stoughton Mass. in some apartments in town. I think he was around 22-23 at the time. He was always a very cool guy & just treated all of us with class. RIP Marvelous.
simply the best, Marvelous Marvin Hagler. You will always be missed. Legends never die.
what a champ! pure class RIP Marvelous
RIP Marvelous. A huge name from a golden age of boxing.
Was one of the pound for pound greatest in that era , 80-87 champion RIP
it hurts to watxh this. ..marvin hagler the greatest middlewight champion ever!!!r.i.p my idol marvin hagler!!!!!prayers to family..
RIP Marvin you did Brockton proud..!
Classic. His words were golden. RIP champ
Don as always, delivers. Thank you! I'm 48, so I grew up watching Hagler fights, he seemed so menacing to me as a kid. Pretty sure he's one of the lucky boxers that didn't blow his money. RIP Marvelous.
He was just like his fellow Massachusetts boxer Rocky Marciano when it came to money very frugal
RIP Champ! They don't make em like this no more. One of the all-time greats
When Hagler was going to fight everybody turned on their tv
The Best. Always cut and in shape. Always ready. A rock of determination. 66 is too young and he had no slurred speech and all his faculties. Still in shock. A hero to me
It deeply saddens me that Marvelous Marvin Hagler left us so soon and so suddenly. He might have been the greatest middleweight of all time, and certainly was one of a handful of the greatest at any weight. He was the ultimate model for the dedication and hard work that built his natural gifts into world class skills, and kept him there long after he could have chosen a life of ease and pleasure.
The press often portrayed him as a brooding man, but this and other interviews show a different one; one with charm, and wit. He became a good actor after his boxing career was long over, and to the end, looked fit enough still to be the scourge of the middleweight division.
Although his passing strikes me like a severe car accident, time will replace that pain with the memories of one of the greatest fighters, and a role model to all who pursue success and decency. As his legal name says, he was simply Marvelous.
He certainky was narvellous
Hagler.... is an ultra-cool personality....fantastic sportsman....highly disciplined and.all around good guy....
....wish we had more men like him in today's crazy world!!!
RIP Champ. To soon. Thanks for all the great moments.
I just lost my hero today. God rest your soul marvelous one! P.S. you did beat Ray Leonard even though Vegas likes to always award the pretty boy.
I put a link up about Marvin’s passing on Facebook....... A sad reflection on this modern day, technology - driven era when I was asked more than once ....
“Who is he” ?
Disappointing to say the very least.
I ? Tee’d them up............Telling them...... “Easily one of The Greatest Fighters Of All Time”
Marvin was massively under appreciated during his career and one can only hope that he gets the recognition he richly deserves upon his passing.
R.I.P Champ
The next generation will ask what the hell boxing is.
Believe it or not, there are young Americans who know NOTHING about their history going back as little as 50 years. JFK, RFK, MLK, Malcolm X, LBJ, none of these names means a thing to them.
Couldn't agree more. Ray Leonard got far more attention in the 80's but to those of us involved in boxing, he was the fighter's champion. RIP Sir.
Direct them here to UA-cam and have them watch "The War" they'll know then. Lol.
@@janswart2705 Sad isn't it?
The guy was pure class in and out the ring , honest to the core , rest in peace the greatest middleweight ever 👍🏻👍🏻
Loved The Marvelous one...RIP
RIP Marvelous Marvin Hagler. You were awesome.
saying about someone as great as hearns was then "i think he's on a ego trip!" is magnificent. my favorite then was hearns but i wish to god marvin fought a 15 round fight with leonard and flattened him then retired.
Sad that he is gone
The "Marvellous" name was no joke to the champ, who resented that nobody disregarded the tag "Sugar". Hagler seemed happier than ever during this interview. His epic brawl with Hearns brawl was finally earning him the respect he deserved.
I can remember going to Massasoit Community College in Brockton and seeing the Marvin Hagler wall monument and clock that is still there after all these years. I hope that the city of Brockton has a statue of him somewhere in the city the way they did for Brockton native Rocky Marciano. Hagler was an amazing fighter with incredible work ethic, plus he did a lot for the City of Brockton during the days when he was World Champion. I still can't believe hi is gone. One of the greatest fighters that I really enjoyed wiatching. RIP Marvelous.
RIP marvellous nobody scared me like you did what a boxer and a really nice man..
How very sad. What a charming and cool guy. R.I.P
Rest in Peace, Legend. Champ.
Oh hell yeah
RIP, Marvelous Marvin Hagler. You were and will always be one of my biggest heroes, sleep well Champ.
RIP Champ. You were one of a kind. Thanks for the memories.
What a sweet guy he was, always smiling!
RIP Champ!
This was a real shocker. This man gave boxing history so much including it's greatest single round. A true man. RIP Champ 👊❤
There was no feeling one another out in that fight. That just went at it from the get go.
His 9th Round with Leonard was another Top 5 All Time Round
Rest in Peace, Marvin Hagler
"You never know what you got, till it's gone.". RIP champ.
Just an absolute legend. Huge loss.
RIP. You are indeed Marvelous.
What a Legend RIP Champ Best Fighter out of the fab 4 hands down!!!
When the best fought the best.......and marvin was the best....and a persona ta'boot!!
Lived not to far from him in NH. Met him quite a few times, and he was just the sweetest person you could ever meet. Talking to him wasn't like talking to a fighter, it was like talking to a friend in your neighborhood. Condolences to his wife Kay and the family.
He was ferocious in the ring but so classy and dignified outside the ring
A true gentleman.
Rest in Paradise Champ...this shows your true range as Champ, charisma, attitude & championship pedigree...
RIP Marvellous one, one of the most complete fighters this millennial ever saw
I was sad to hear that he passed. He really was a tough rugged fighter and smart in the ring. RIP
Sadder planet without the Marvellous One in my option the greatest fighter I’ve ever watched a ultimate warrior and a true gentleman,
RIP Champ.🇬🇧
Very sad to hear of his passing,great guy out the ring,an absolute monster in the ring,RIP marvellous, never forgotten
The man was real
What a man , true warrior in every sense of the word , R,I,P Marvelous Marvin Hagler .
Hard to believe Hagler passing away at age 66. He looked invincible in his prime, and looked to be in far better shape after he retired than I have ever been all my life (I'm in my late 30s). The announcement of his death was just so unexpected.
By now, you should know what happened to him.
In case anyone is interested, there is a book entitled "Four Kings" by the late George Kimball. It was written in 2008 and covers the respective careers of Hagler, Hearns, Leonard, and Duran. It's a great read!
Excellent Book!
Thanks 4 mentioned book?😊
Thank you.
Cant believe u gone mate.....this world has gone right down the pan...
...have a drink with my old man bro died Christmas night
That brought back great memories. I saw that fight live in Belfast on the Big Screen in the New Vic Movie House. I can remember how Big Tommy Hearns, nonchalantly walked out from his corner and how Marvelous Marvin raced out of his corner and then they collided. The Movie House was packed and everyone rose to their feet. There was this... unbelievable cacophony of sound:
Swear words, gasps of astonishment and roars of excitement filling the theatre. Suddenly there was a huge thump of a noise as everyone similtanously crashed down again upon their seats, but in the excitement they immediately were standing once again, screaming and roaring as if they themselves were throwing and taking the punches.
When I got back to work the next day, many of my colleagues said:
" So you paid out 26 quid, stayed out until almost dawn, to watch a fight that lasted just over eight minutes, what a waste of money?"
The New Vic Movie House, ( I am saying Movie House for my USA friends,) is now gone and so is Marvelous Marvin Hagler.
The tears are welling in my eyes as I finish these words.
Thank you Tommy Hearns and of course Marvelous Marvin Hagler for that super show that you both put on for all us people of Belfast who were there during one of the greatest sporting spectacles in history.
RIP Marvelous Marvin Hagler, from all your admirers from Ireland and the UK. 🇺🇸🇮🇪🇬🇧❤
Best boxer in the history of the sport. I'm not biased at all.
met him in dartmouth mass during the golden gloves, he came to see his half brother robbie sims fight. hes just a kick ass dude and he knew it
By far my favorite boxer of all time. An absolute Legend on many different levels. You always inspired me Marvelous Marvin Hagler. R.I.P
Thanks for posting this. He meant a lot to me in my youth. He really seemed like an amazingly cool person. RIP.
As a young man in Marvelous' hey day and a huge fan, it's till hard to believe he's gone. Champion, thank you for all the great fights and inspiration.
the man called me a midget. He was an angry elf. RIP MMH
Such a lovely man. I don’t think any boxer has more universal respect than Marvelous Marvin Hagler, alongside perhaps Sugar Ray Robinson. Such sad news.
Man he is smooth in front of the camera Marvin Hagler cheese I just love that guy
Diamond geezer RIP.u thrilled us
Legendary fighter. I miss him already
This clip had me on the floor. Hagler was always real, humble and funny. His entrance, big smile and just enjoying the limelight. Truly a GOAT and his passing is very sad but I hope he is in a better place away from the pain and suffering. It's great to know he was so loved and respected. When I saw him fight on TV as a kid in the early 80's, I was hooked and to this day no one comes close to the complete package in and out of the ring. Bless his family, fans and legacy. RIP MMH and thank you.💔😥👏🐐
delightful don giller....thanks.
One of the most fearsome boxers ever. I used to jump behind the sofa when the bell rang and he literally ran towards the opponent and never backed off....and man, it was not even me fighting him.
Truly Marvelous.
Thanks for posting this Don!
When i think of all the great middleweights throughout time i cant imagine any of them beating Marvelous Marvin. Heart, chin, skill and power, he had it all.
GGG, Ray Robinson, Greb, or Carlos Monzon.. I can’t think of any others that might 50/50 him.
RIP Marvelous Marvin Hagler ..
Together with Petronellis in Father house...
As long as I recall.... Hagler made famous shaved head . He is the trend setter .
Yes he was a terrific guy.
A great fighter and true ambassador of Boxing.
RIP Marvelous.
RIP Marvelous!A true champion and gentleman of boxing!
Nothing but huge respect for Hagler -- and this from the biggest Thomas Hearns fan you're likely to meet.
RIP Marvelous Marvin Hagler
Respect from the UK
The best ever to young much to young never will his name be forgotten gutted god bless you marvelous
What made Marvelous Marvin Hagler one of the greatest unlike many other pass championships, like Surgar Ray Robinson, Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran,Roy Jones Junior, Thomas Hearns, Bernard Hopkins, Muhammad,Ali, Mike Tyson l could go on . Marvelous Marvin Hagler ,NEVER got stopped or knocked out in his whole boxing career,l repeat unlike the many above champions.
100% tough ,100% determined.
REST IN PEACE CHAMP!!! MY FAVORITE BOXER OF ALL TIME!!! #RESPECT
It's refreshing 2c MMH then. I'd met him in this era n in recent years in NH. He had a kindred spirit. My condolences to his fam n friend. RIP
This dude is very personable. How can you dislike this guy? Cool cat! R.I.P. MMH
What an absolute Legend through and through! Real Warrior!
Beautiful interview...
My favourite boxer of all time... Marvin Hagler rest in peace, sir.
Legend, so sad, he was the greatest. Saw him fight in the 80s. He walked away unscathed. That was his greatest move.
Such a classy champ. I remember in this HBO series about him they interviewed his former lawyer about the legal name changing. Hagler was one of the few greats in combat sports whom I idolized. The last undisputed oldschool champ in my book. He demanded a rematch when he lost or was handed a draw and whopped these guys. Too bad Leonard denied him that opportunity. Farewell Marvelous Marvin Hagler!
He declined Sugar Ray's offer of a rematch because he was disgusted by the judging in his last fight.
@@davek7706 Mostly because Ray offered a year later as well. He should have offered it within 6 months or less.
Thanks for all you brought to the ring!
A Great champion, brilliant and entertaining.
My favorite boxer ever. Was always rooting for Marvelous and he never disappointed. RIP Champion.