Marvin Hagler will go down in boxing history as one of the most beloved fighters to step in the ring. A true warrior, ‘Marvelous’ has been involved in some epic showings.
Boxing’s greatest short fights pack unforgettable moments into mere minutes. As I write this, it is the 40th anniversary of Marvin Hagler vs Thomas Hearns, so Big Fight Weekend looks back at the five greatest short boxing fights that ended in three rounds or less.
Al Bernstein was a few years into his career as a boxing broadcaster when he received the assignment of a lifetime. He had been calling ESPN’s weekly Top Rank Boxing series and had worked one other superfight.
Marvin Hagler is one of the greatest fighters to ever step in the ring, helping him become one of the ‘Four Kings.’ ‘Marvelous’ had an incredible career that spanned 14 years, as he is a former undisputed middleweight champion.
Marvin Hagler is known for his role in the Four Kings era of boxing, defeating Roberto Duran and Thomas Hearns, but it was neither of these wins that made him Marvellous.
‘Marvellous’ Marvin Hagler boasted an impressive record of 62-3-2 at the time of his retirement, beating some feared contenders, including a 25-0 ‘Beast’ of an opponent.
Boxing legend Marvin Hagler is known for his electric performances in the ring against some of the best the sport has ever seen. From his epic round one with Thomas Hearns to Hagler’s epic bout with ‘Sugar’ Ray Leonard that deserved a rematch, ‘Marvelous’ was a true great.
Research suggests that 10 to 12 percent of the world’s population is left-handed, but in the boxing ring, that small percentage has created big problems for their right-handed opponents.
Marvellous Marvin Hagler is best known for his blockbuster bout with Thomas Hearns, but, in 1982, was responsible for a separate brutal knockout, one that would have devastating affects for his opponent.
The city of Brockton, Massachusetts, calls itself the “City of Champions.” It is true few cities can compete with Brockton when it comes to producing fistic greatness.
Marvelous Marvin Hagler was one of the greatest fighters of any generation and was involved in many memorable fights. The legendary middleweight reigned supreme as the undisputed champion from 1980 to 1987, dominating opponents and making 12 successful title defences.
When people discuss the greatest boxers of all time, Marvelous Marvin Hagler (62-3-2, 52 KOs) is a fighter who will forever be a part of that conversation.
Led by Grant Hill and Christian Laettner, the Duke Blue Devils (34-2) routed Michigan and its “Fab Five” freshmen, 71-51, to win their second consecutive NCAA hoops title on April 6, 1992. Here's other big sports news on this date through the years.