Anyone who spreads the unsubstantiated gossip on the cause of Hagler’s death will be banned from any comment on my channel. And that includes replies to this pinned post.

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.

@bjmcmahon722

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@boxingdialogue4676

3 жыл бұрын

Sugar Ray Leonard was the media darling at the time.

@boxingdialogue4676

3 жыл бұрын

@Sign Times Sugar Ray’s gold medal helped a lot as well

@stephendeluca4479

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@qamyasharahla4876

2 жыл бұрын

Because he decided he would turn pro before fighting in the Olympics Which represents this dumbass Nation that is Collapsing

He wasn't flashy. He just destroyed people.

@bryanmiller6110

3 жыл бұрын

He was a machine

@Jumpman90

2 жыл бұрын

Well said

@brianalmon6781

2 жыл бұрын

Yup,greatest Middleweight all time,warrior

@rogerzotti1

11 ай бұрын

spot on ...

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.

@PCKL3B01

3 жыл бұрын

That is Marvelous! I wish I could of met and talked with with Hagler.

@jogman262

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Ferocious in the ring, but a gentleman outside. RIP champ. Greatest middleweight of all time.

@Granto-ni9qw

3 жыл бұрын

That's fantastic he was my hero

@abdihassan7208

3 жыл бұрын

really? you spoke to him?

@robertopesenti1173

3 жыл бұрын

@@abdihassan7208 Yes, I did!

My Prays Goes Out To His Wife Family and His Kids, R.I.P Marvelous Hagler

"You're a terrific guy!" Letterman rarely complimented guests like this.

@fedora5926

3 жыл бұрын

An authentic compliment as well. Marvellous Marvin Hagler was worth the praise, no doubt.

@marknorris1381

3 жыл бұрын

Ask Michael Watson what he thinks of Marvin. The support he gave Watson after his brain injury - Watson would be shaken by this.

@SCORP1ONF1RE

Жыл бұрын

what's he supposed to say? "you're average"?

I cried today.

Philadelphia has it's statue.. now Brockton, Mass needs their own. RIP Champ

@eac1235

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Wholeheartedly agree!

@pdc2268

3 жыл бұрын

Agree! bittersweet he’ll never get to see it but he deserves ones! that man was literally was great

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

@boojiboy2275

3 жыл бұрын

Have to agree, comes across great and pretty natural.

@manuginobilisbaldspot424

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@stormyweather9917

3 жыл бұрын

handsome, charismatic and one helluva boxer

@dougsmuaythai

2 жыл бұрын

We were lucky to see such greatness in our lifetime.Kids today dont have heroes like that.

@milojanis4901

Жыл бұрын

​@@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.

@williamroark

3 жыл бұрын

I used to SHOW HIM MOVIES!!! (he attended MY theater!!!! 😉 Projectionist @ Cinema 57!!)

@hamzahussain1933

3 жыл бұрын

@@williamroark what movies did he watch

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.

@bjmcmahon722

3 жыл бұрын

Yes....

@misterb.s.8745

3 жыл бұрын

Make him proud, don't skip any runs!

@SantiagoTM1

2 жыл бұрын

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.

When Hagler was going to fight everybody turned on their tv

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.

@rustynail766

9 ай бұрын

The greatest middle weight ever!

@alcoholidaysUK

8 ай бұрын

Absolutely 👍

@SISU889

8 ай бұрын

We'll said Sir . He lived up to his name , " Marvelous Marvin Hagler " . Rest easy Champ .....

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.

@andyelliott8027

3 жыл бұрын

Look when he shakes hands with Letterman at the beginning, you can see the muscles in his back.

@aspe7187

Жыл бұрын

He looked like a cobra in the ring with his thick lats and ripped physique.

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.

@k9aid514

3 жыл бұрын

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

@fedora5926

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

@@fedora5926 I like how he felt disrespected by others not using his nick name so he had his name legally changed to Marvellous

@eac1235

3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir.

@11855alan

3 жыл бұрын

@@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!

Never got anywhere near being knocked out ;so resilient.

@jogman262

3 жыл бұрын

Never knocked down as a pro or amateur.

@christophertyler3425

3 жыл бұрын

He was knocked down once, but I agree.

@christophertyler3425

3 жыл бұрын

@You Watched Yes, I recall that now that you make mention of it.

@JamesJames-ut9yu

Жыл бұрын

I think hearns is the only one who ever hurt hagler. Hagler held him in round 1. watch it

@steveturner609

Жыл бұрын

@@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!!

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.

@chasmaserati6968

3 жыл бұрын

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?

@chasmaserati6968

3 жыл бұрын

@@soratics7328 Amen!!!!! I'll be sure to pass your message on to my pops!!!

@cedricdecharme

3 жыл бұрын

I did exactly the same with my father when i learned he pass away yesterday😞

@chasmaserati6968

3 жыл бұрын

@@cedricdecharme Sorry to hear that my condolences go out to you and your entire family

@cedricdecharme

3 жыл бұрын

@@chasmaserati6968 No, no my father is good...i called him to say Marvelous pass away. I know Marvin cause my father.

He was ferocious in the ring but so classy and dignified outside the ring A true gentleman.

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!!!

He was one of the most beloved Boston athletes of all-time, in the early 80's nobody was more popular

@paulmcdonough1093

3 жыл бұрын

he was from newark not boston

@jacksmith8002

3 жыл бұрын

@@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

@jogman262

3 жыл бұрын

His family moved to Brockton from NJ in his early teens. But yes he was always introduced before his fights as being from Brockton.

@smittyboy13

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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.

RIP Marvin you did Brockton proud..!

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.

@moldeeside

Жыл бұрын

He certainky was narvellous

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

RIP Marvelous. A huge name from a golden age of boxing.

@masterofthedrip2288

3 жыл бұрын

Was one of the pound for pound greatest in that era , 80-87 champion RIP

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

@nikosvault

3 жыл бұрын

The next generation will ask what the hell boxing is.

@janswart2705

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@dwightshaver9468

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@eac1235

3 жыл бұрын

Direct them here to KZread and have them watch "The War" they'll know then. Lol.

@eac1235

3 жыл бұрын

@@janswart2705 Sad isn't it?

Marvelous marvin hagler a truly gifted and skilled brutal middleweight rest in eternal peace my brother.

Sad that he is gone

What a Legend RIP Champ Best Fighter out of the fab 4 hands down!!!

what a champ! pure class RIP Marvelous

The guy was pure class in and out the ring , honest to the core , rest in peace the greatest middleweight ever 👍🏻👍🏻

Marvellous Marvin hagler for me best middle weight of all time rip you legend you gost

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.

Rest in Peace, Legend. Champ.

@KokoTheGorilla69

3 жыл бұрын

Oh hell yeah

Best boxer in the history of the sport. I'm not biased at all.

it hurts to watxh this. ..marvin hagler the greatest middlewight champion ever!!!r.i.p my idol marvin hagler!!!!!prayers to family..

"You never know what you got, till it's gone.". RIP champ.

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

simply the best, Marvelous Marvin Hagler. You will always be missed. Legends never die.

RIP Marvelous Marvin Hagler. You were awesome.

@marcyfan

Жыл бұрын

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.

I was sad to hear that he passed. He really was a tough rugged fighter and smart in the ring. RIP

RIP marvellous nobody scared me like you did what a boxer and a really nice man..

Rest in Peace, Marvin Hagler

RIP Champ. To soon. Thanks for all the great moments.

RIP Champ! They don't make em like this no more. One of the all-time greats

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.🇬🇧

Loved The Marvelous one...RIP

When the best fought the best.......and marvin was the best....and a persona ta'boot!!

RIP Marvellous one, one of the most complete fighters this millennial ever saw

How very sad. What a charming and cool guy. R.I.P

The man was real

This was a real shocker. This man gave boxing history so much including it's greatest single round. A true man. RIP Champ 👊❤

@jogman262

3 жыл бұрын

There was no feeling one another out in that fight. That just went at it from the get go.

@domingorubies656

Жыл бұрын

His 9th Round with Leonard was another Top 5 All Time Round

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.

Classic. His words were golden. RIP champ

Cant believe u gone mate.....this world has gone right down the pan... ...have a drink with my old man bro died Christmas night

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.

@aspe7187

Жыл бұрын

By now, you should know what happened to him.

RIP. You are indeed Marvelous.

What a sweet guy he was, always smiling! RIP Champ!

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.

Very sad to hear of his passing,great guy out the ring,an absolute monster in the ring,RIP marvellous, never forgotten

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. 🇺🇸🇮🇪🇬🇧❤

RIP, Marvelous Marvin Hagler. You were and will always be one of my biggest heroes, sleep well Champ.

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 .

Just an absolute legend. Huge loss.

Rest in Paradise Champ...this shows your true range as Champ, charisma, attitude & championship pedigree...

RIP Champ. You were one of a kind. Thanks for the memories.

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.

@fredwr

3 жыл бұрын

He was just like his fellow Massachusetts boxer Rocky Marciano when it came to money very frugal

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

The best ever to young much to young never will his name be forgotten gutted god bless you marvelous

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!

@Roger8176

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent Book!

@loganturner3895

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 4 mentioned book?😊

@garethmorris299

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

What a man , true warrior in every sense of the word , R,I,P Marvelous Marvin Hagler .

Hagler was one of the bad of the bad and a class act. I really loved this guy. RIP MARVELOUS.

Met him in high school. I thiught he was a God. Living in the same town as Hagler made me watch all his fights and made me a huge fan. Cool cat.

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.

Man he is smooth in front of the camera Marvin Hagler cheese I just love that guy

Yes he was a terrific guy. A great fighter and true ambassador of Boxing. RIP Marvelous.

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!

@davek7706

3 жыл бұрын

He declined Sugar Ray's offer of a rematch because he was disgusted by the judging in his last fight.

@eac1235

3 жыл бұрын

@@davek7706 Mostly because Ray offered a year later as well. He should have offered it within 6 months or less.

For a man to be so intimidating and know it. To be so humble and charismatic at the same time is quite a joy to see. It's true. They dont make em like that anymore.

Legendary fighter. I miss him already

Legend, so sad, he was the greatest. Saw him fight in the 80s. He walked away unscathed. That was his greatest move.

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.

the man called me a midget. He was an angry elf. RIP MMH

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.

The G.G.O.A.T. The Greatest Gladiator Of All Time!!! A legend for ever.

I was gutted to hear Marvelous Marvin Hagler passed away , He was the greatest Middleweight since Sugar Ray Robinson and he beat Sugar Ray Leonard .R.I.P Champ thank you for the Marvelous fights you gave us

MARVELOUS WAS ONE COOL DUDE! RIP BROTHER ✌❤🙏

This dude is very personable. How can you dislike this guy? Cool cat! R.I.P. MMH

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

I saw this live. I didnt watch dave. There was no way in hell id miss marvelous marvin hagler, though. Thank you marvelous one. Almost 40 years later im an ardent boxing fan(i desipse how our sport has fallen but im going to stay a fan. Even if its nowhere near as good now as then i still fervently love the sport. First responsible for this love of mine was this man. have see _The War_ hundreds of times as this was the fight that kindled my love for boxing. Simply marvelous

We lost a real gem of a man when marvellous went from us , such a great personality, we hope to see him again In the new earth

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.

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.

@alcoholidaysUK

8 ай бұрын

GGG, Ray Robinson, Greb, or Carlos Monzon.. I can’t think of any others that might 50/50 him.

REST IN PEACE CHAMP!!! MY FAVORITE BOXER OF ALL TIME!!! #RESPECT

RIP Marvelous!A true champion and gentleman of boxing!

Forever our champion.

Nothing but huge respect for Hagler -- and this from the biggest Thomas Hearns fan you're likely to meet.

My favourite boxer of all time... Marvin Hagler rest in peace, sir.

A true god in boxing history . Always loved watching marvellous fight and always will. As long as the earth spins , he will live on and never be forgotten . One of the best mindsets ever.

RIP Marvelous Marvin Hagler Respect from the UK