"Punches bounced off Marvin Hagler the way bullets bounced off Superman."

@djkillstreak33

3 жыл бұрын

They really did tho he they would punch them selfs out trying to hurt hagler. Look how it went with John the beast mugambi.

@boojiboy2275

3 жыл бұрын

Lol 👍

@jeffberndt8699

3 жыл бұрын

@@djkillstreak33 at the end Mugabi could barely lift his arms, much less 👊! I was such a fan and just HATED SRL! Always was convinced that his "retirement" after Hearns was just a ruse to wait just a little longer for Hagler to get a little older. He woulda been destroyed if he had fought Hagler around the same time as Hearns did. I think the last 2 fights Hagler had with Hearns and Mugabi wore him down just enough so that he tired out towards the end of the SRL fight and Leonard (like always) was able to pick up rounds on those stupid flurry combos to the elbows that look good to the crowd but dont do shit. If he tried that early, Hagler punished him for it. He got robbed.

@jamesbomd3503

3 жыл бұрын

HEARN'S DID !

@VintageBoxingTM

3 жыл бұрын

Could not have put this any better!👍

The greatest middleweight of his era and one of the greatest pound for pound boxers of all time. Legend.

@nishhnishh1088

3 жыл бұрын

What about Roy Jones jr?

@Boxinghotspur57

3 жыл бұрын

Goat middleweight, no one will ever have the resumé he had and provide the memories like marvellous

@leonardevans1441

3 жыл бұрын

I agree wholeheartedly. Props to you for stating it sir.

@nephikalamafoni4512

3 жыл бұрын

Period. Respect

@sachievargas4551

3 жыл бұрын

@@nishhnishh1088 "of his era" take note of that

I’m deeply deeply saddened by the passing of Marvin Hagler. His legacy to boxing will be spoken about for a 100 years. RIP Marvin

Don't worry Teddy, that was a worthy tribute. Marvelous Marvin was special, everything a world champion should be and more. He truly was The Marvelous One. Rest in Peace Champ, the world won't be the same without you.

@jaza457x8

3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful tribute, bro!!!

@stevefirkser3643

2 жыл бұрын

Greatest of them all

@rezaninorowzin1060

5 ай бұрын

Warrrrrr warrrrrrr

I'd be interested to know just how many people've rewatched Hagler Hearns over the last few days..... I know I'm one of them, and it still gives me the chills everytime. 🤘

@jamaaldaynitelong8367

3 жыл бұрын

That man was a gladiator 💯

@richardalexander4300

3 жыл бұрын

Semper Fi Brother !!! Yes, Semper Fi is the very essence of Marvin !! I met him a couple hours before he fought Mugabi in Reno 1985. I was close to the end of my active Marine career with to other of our brothers. I will tell we were in uniform and he treated us as if we were the stars. One of the nicest human beings I have ever met. A real Gentlemen. I have never forgot for a minute that meeting with him !!! I have Loved him from that time on, and I know my life has been better and blessed for it. What a great Man !!!

@jakeyb6453

3 жыл бұрын

Remember watching Marvellous Marv beating Minter in 3 rounds literally destroyed him , sat with my father at 14 thinking I’m watching greatness, always felt for Marv not getting his belt in the ring because of a idiotic rascist few, that didn’t represent Britain and British fans The best Marvellous Marv RIP❤️🇬🇧

@donaldunderhill2631

3 жыл бұрын

My favorite fight of all time. Chuck Hull as the ring announcer, under the lights at Caesar’s Palace, Richard Steele giving the ring instructions, Marvin and Tommy at their peak going to war. Marvin’s shining moment (to the public) in a career of greatness.

@ronandheather3079

3 жыл бұрын

Yup! The greatest!

Hagler had every intangible quality you could want in a fighter and a person. RIP

TEN YEARS THE CHAMP BUT NEVER HAD TITLE FIGHT TILL 51ST FIGHT THATS SOMEONE SPECIAL VERY SPECIAL HE HAD TRUE GRIT

My favorite MMH comment with Hearns in post Hearns fight to Hearns, “I told you Tommy you were going to need to hit me with the ring post to knock me out” and Hearns replied with, “I couldn’t find the ring post.” God bless you Champ!!!

Marvin Hagler makes me wanna wake up and run till i die

@chocolatetownforever7537

3 жыл бұрын

Anddddd then you thought about it, changed your mind, sat down on the couch, and turned your XBox on.......

@mathewmcdonald3657

3 жыл бұрын

And yell WAR! While you do it.

@iliasseferiadis6204

3 жыл бұрын

@@chocolatetownforever7537 Mate I am a national boxing champion so what are you talking about I don't even play video games😂

@chocolatetownforever7537

3 жыл бұрын

@@iliasseferiadis6204 Its just a joke bro. Relax, and dont take yourself so seriously lol.

@iliasseferiadis6204

2 жыл бұрын

@@chocolatetownforever7537 trur

No one from middleweight down hit harder than Tommy Hearns, yet his best shots still couldn't put down Marvin. We'll never see a fighter like him again

I’ve never felt so sad when I heard the death of a celebrity sportsman as I did when I heard hagler has passed . What a great champion .

@stephenhymesjr.9996

3 жыл бұрын

Same seriously. My heart sunk. I didn't wanna believe it

@mattbonacci4950

Жыл бұрын

Hagler was greater than great. And if the fight with Sugar Ray would've been 15 rounds instead of 12 Hagler would've knocked him out. Sugar Ray was getting worn down, and that's why Sugar Ray wanted 12 Rounds, and not 15.

@darrylwashington5592

Жыл бұрын

U. Never. Lied. Bro. I. Was. So. Sad. When. Hagler. Died. really. felt. Like. I. Knew. Him. Personally. Because. I. Idolize. Him. He. Was. My. favorite. Boxer.

“Loyalty is a power”. That is a great quote and something we NEVER talk about anymore. Teddy Atlas is definitely the guy you want in your corner.

@serenityinside1

2 жыл бұрын

Not convinced he is - seen him in some fights ? Hysterical is one phrase !

It is crazy that there are people who think that Tyson or Duran are GOAT while there are guys like Marvelous. He wasn't good just one fight, he was the best throughout whole career

@MechAdv

Жыл бұрын

In fairness to Duran, he was a natural lightweight, and he stood toe to toe with Hagler for 12 rounds. That MFer was a beast, and depending how much you value multi-division championships you could make an argument his career accomplishments are stronger. He was nowhere near the man of discipline and grind that was MMH though. Not even close.

One of the best tributes I've ever seen.

Great interview, thank you for this wonderful testimony to the late great Marvelous Marvin Hagler. Rest in peace Great Champion.

He is the only fighter that will appear on every top 10 all time fighter list. If he is not, then ignore that list.

@elinino5275

2 жыл бұрын

I have him #2 right below Rocky Marciano

Teddy nailed it here, RIP marvellous

What a great tribute by Teddy Atlas..lots of respect ...

the only "JAB" that ever got marvin hagler......rip champ!!

Thank you Teddy! Let's get a statue and memorial erected in Brockton, MA for this great man! I'd love to meet you on that day!

@ronofficial5958

3 жыл бұрын

Should have had one a long, long time ago. Brockton is slipping. Marciano and Hagler are all the world knows about Brockton, and no statue for Marvin????

Hagler VS Herns was the greatest fight ever

Great Tribute by Teddy a Absolutely Bang on the Money Assessment of Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Couldn’t have put it Better, Marvin was not only a all time Great but also a Great Example and inspirationto all of us Young and Old , He was also a Great Sportsman Tuff as Nails but always fair and Sportsmanlike he never resorted to Dirty Tactics, he didn’t have to and that’s not what he was about as Teddy says he was Honest, yeah I think that Sums him up .. Rest in Peace M.M.H ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👑

The most moving tribute to Marvelous Marvin I have seen. Very fitting words from Teddy Atlas.

Marvin is my all time favorite fighter. He went Hearns, Mugabi, Leonard in his final three fights, insane.

He wasn't born with a silver 🥄. He had no 🥄

Marvelous Marvin Hagler, One of the best middleweights of all time, R.I.P. Champ....

An absolute hero of boxing ❤ One of the best fighters of all time!! May the Marvellous one rest in peace. A true champion through and through.

After all this, I am in the mood to watch the Mugabi and the Marvelous one AGAIN !!! RIP CHAMP !!!!!!!!!!!!!! FOREVER !!!!!!!!!!!

Who could ever forget that leaping jab..poetry in motion...

Teddy you did marvelous justice great job!!!

As a kid, Marvelous turned me into a HUGE boxing fan, student and young competitor. In fact, his loss to SRL so disillusioned me that I quit, Lol! (Didnt have the tools to ever be serious boxer anyways but still love the old school workouts, lol!) But not since Ali have I shed a tear so quick! Marvelous Marvin Hagler will always be a real, badass, working class hero who was never really, truly beaten and went out on top! R.I.P. Marvelous Marvin Hagler

@MVCvevasI

Жыл бұрын

SRL should be ashamed, he didn't win.

If someone knew nothing about Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Listening to Teddy Atlas that would know everything!! Such a Brilliant, Heartfelt description of this Man's Character 🤙

The first time I ever saw Hagler was on tv when I was about 13. He was the meanest looking man I’d ever seen. I’ve been in awe of him ever since, such a tough, uncompromising fighter. Real skills too, switching stances at will. You brought a tear to my eye with that, Teddy. RIP the one and only Marvellous Marvin Hagler, you left a legacy that will never be forgotten.

Great content.I still can not believe that he is dead.Last Sunday,at work, I was thinking about his last fight whit Sugar Ray Leonard,and that awful judges decision,and in evening,when I got home, I open the youtube,and find out that he died. Unbelievable,I always tought that he will live over 90 at least,he seemed like a man whit an iron health.Well at least he is the Best Company now.

I hope when it's Teddy's time to pass on that people say as many passionate honest great compliments about him that he has said about every single fighter that he loves and admires and respects. Teddy you are a great man 👏👏👏

I worked at the Brockton Enterpise across from Marvin" s gym..We loved Marvin..Brockton is a tough city..RIp champMugabi was an animal!! He never recovered from that beating

Feel like teddy is always coaching, i listen to him after i go clean the fuk out the house 😂

This is why Floyd Jr (and many like him) will never be honored like MMH

@kidpresentable6004

3 жыл бұрын

Sadly that's true

@djkillstreak33

3 жыл бұрын

He definitely is especially by people who actually understand boxing. Not the people who say “Floyd runs”

@sleazyfellow

3 жыл бұрын

@@djkillstreak33 yeah the go to "insult" Floyd stans love to use, "you don't know shit about boxing", all the while all they know is Floyd jr. They don't care to hear or are a fan of the sport, of it's history. You don't know shit about boxing if you say Floyd is the best to ever do it. Haglers from an era where he had to actually fight , avoided nobody and has a legacy that'll far outlive the guy who picked his fights and at what time. He's like Ray Leonard but with no Tommy hearns or Duran, or Benetiz.

@ronofficial5958

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t compare him to these new kids on the block. It isn’t their fault that they are all mediocre. Someone could still fight and earn his way to the top. That is just not popular to the sport now. There are a few guys that are trying to bring the DOG back to the sport. Fighters!!! Marvin was a fighter. Duran was a fighter, Chavez was a fighter. They ducked no one. You want some, you can get some... that is what boxing is missing and has been missing for quite some time.

@matthew-jy5jp

3 жыл бұрын

That's a insult to Hagler and Mayweather Jr. They fought in a different era of the sport. It's not mayweather fault that he made money and didn't take damage. And it's not Hagler fault that he had to work harder. They both did the best they could for the sport in their era

Opponents knew they were in for a dog fight when faced Marvelous. When they hit him with everything they had, and Marvelous would display a slight grin, and keep coming. In the words of the great Teddy Atlas, may Marvelous rest in peace, because he left this earth with a Bang!

Perfect eulogy coming from none other than Teddy. I think that would make Marvin smile.

That jab was a thing of beauty

great tribute to a great fighter

He did follow an ancient Samurai proverb ‘when the battle is over, tighten your helmet strap’. His battle was getting to the top, he should've got a shot years earlier, 50 fights it took, all 2 loses and 2 draws (all questionable) eventually avenged by knockout. All 12 defences by knockout, apart from the legendary Roberto Duràn. No tune ups, Hall of Famers back to back, he was keeping the title. Undisputed middleweight champion, WBA, WBC, later the inaugural IBF and lineal titles. The title reign at middleweight as Undisputed is a record, Monzòn was stripped of the WBC for a time. He has more knockkuts in middleweight title fights than Sugar Ray Robinson. He was stripped of the WBC so at least Fake Sugar didn't get the full title. It's maybe better he walked. I think it was a close split for Hagler. He left with his awesome reputation intact, unlike the many sad cases of guys staying too long in the sport. Hagler was getting weary by then, Fake Sugar saw that the weasel. Hagler was and will forever be the greatest middleweight ever. He never got out of shape, he did it the oldschool way, the hard way. He is a legend, Marvelous.

When teddy talks, you listen

It's not enough, as eloquently as Teddy puts it, nothing at this point can be enough. It's the elitist mentality in society, the press, politics, the schoolyard, everywhere. The cool kids choose who they will elevate and edify, merely accept, reluctantly tolerate or despise and delete. Hagler was a driven, dedicated and principled person from the beginning, no short cuts, no compromise and no prisoners! The cool kids did not like that about him and he was well aware of it. I think part of what drove him for so long, so deep into the game was being able to make the cool kids eat their words over and over again. He made the cool kids accept him as reluctant as they were and in the end the proof was in the record that documented the progression of his dominance and greatness. Undisputed middleweight champion 1980 - 1987, career record 62 wins, 3 losses, 2 draws, 52 knockouts, 12 successful title defenses. Obviously, I am a fan, have been one since Aug 1974 heading into my senior year of high school in Walpole, Mass. Watched Hagler fight boxing Olympic Gold Medalist Sugar Ray Seales. Seales' handlers did not do their homework and assumed that they were fighting some "local" tomato can. Well, a 19 year old Marvin took the Olympic Gold Medalist to the old school winning a unanimous decision. I was a believer from that night on and told my dad, a fight fan himself, Hagler is going to be the World Middleweight Champion. I love Teddy pointing out that we too often toss around terms like greatness and it waters the real meaning down and that Hagler truly exemplified greatness from start to finish. Teddy also points out the nuance of being a "throwback" and what being a throwback actually entails. Marvin was a throwback to the gritty days of the Great Depression, the old school of boxing. Marvin had to do things the hard way but he would not have chosen to do it any differently in my humble opinion. Incredible story of an incredible champion, the most overlooked and underrated story in boxing maybe.

@boojiboy2275

3 жыл бұрын

Great tribute thanks.

@serenityinside1

2 жыл бұрын

Too long IMO - sorry

I agree with everything you said about Hagler Teddy because you actually tell it like it is in real time and you never BS, like most of the Talking Heads on those Commercial Sports Shows! One thing I must say after being a Boxing Fan for over 6 decades and watching all the great fighters in my lifetime, Hagler did Beat Sugar Ray and He got Robbed that night! He was the Greatest Middleweight in the History of Boxing! R.I.P.

Will miss Hagler feel really sad about his passing. So much respect for this Man. I think the Best middleweight ever. Honest hardworking guy gave everything everytime.

Well said as usual!!! Thank you. Teddy. Fernando Fernandez

Marvin would absolutely break and dismantle any modern middleweight with his will alone! They can only aspire to be half as great as Hagler was! Rest in peace great one.

This was a great listen what a man hagler was R.I.P champ

actually that last quote brought goosebumps to me , R.I.P marvin

R.I.P. Legend!😎😎😎

Marvin said I wanna be known as one of the best middle weights and he was God Bless 🙏 him !!

Marvelous god bless .in heaven

Greatest fighter of my lifetime.

Great tribute! Authentic words of sincere respect and admiration. Awesome job Teddy.

Perfect. Thankyou. X

He was the "THE REAL IRON MAN" "REST IN PEACE" "CHAMP"

His loss is such, as I doub’t we’ll ever see his kind again , R.I.P The Great Marvelous Marvin Hagler .

Here for a tribute. I know you will do him justice.

Awesome tribute.

So true Teddy so true. And Teddy your the best man. From Australia.

Teddy Atlas is a pearl o wisdom. Anyone cut from this garnent are who are respected and needed in track and field/athletics and the sport o boxing.

AGREE with everything teddy said. BEAUTIFUL teddy- hagler was an example of greatness.. Humble an special in the ring!!. There isn't enough words to say how much we loved marvin as a boxing fan with his posters on the wall! MARVELLOUS MARVIN, ❤ RESPECT teddy 👏.. Uk

Teddy atlas your respect for haggler shows your genius ! I love you for your words the truth haggler is the GOAT 🙏👍😎❤️

I met the champ back in 2019 at an evening with. I went to the toilet and was washing my hands. It was empty and next thing Marvin came out of a cubicle behind me. He came up and asked how I was doing. I said good champ, how are you. He started and laughing and said he was trying to keep calm but couldn't as his fights were playing on the big screens and he was pumped. He started throwing some combos and weaving...so I (like an idiot) start to do some back. I didn't ask for a selfie or anything like that out of respect. I think he appreciated that as later when everyone was waiting for their picture with him, he nodded to me across the room and when it was my turn he said heyyyy, my friend. Bit of a long one but my story of shadow boxing with the greatest middleweight champ in history, in a hotel toilet in Glasgow is too surreal not to share.

@WilliamBrandonLeopardhtliven

3 жыл бұрын

Wow that's Incredible thanks for sharing

@forgedfulton4377

3 жыл бұрын

@@WilliamBrandonLeopardhtliven thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Atlas, for that tribute. God bless.

Great tribute, for a great boxer by a great trainer..

Marvelous Marvin Hagler ... A true Champion & even better Man. Mathew 18:10 “See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.”

@adrian-vasilebud4444

3 жыл бұрын

Same here.Super comment Sir.

Teddy, an absolute legend in EVERY single way possible! Much love always! -Indiana Respect!! 🥊

Great job by teddy and Ken!

OG Teddy thank you very much for this segment you got on Marvelous Marvin Hagler I am a Brockton proud Brocktonia ln the city of Champions he's originally from Newark New Jersey his mother moved them to Brockton in the 70s when they had the rights till then he's been out champion mother's mom Hagler Rocky Marciano and the famous petronelli brothers I just wanted to thank you and again respect you the utmost for you mentioning a classy man in the ring and off the ring when sher had determination and never back down from anybody never Retreat Never Surrender city of Champions thank you again much love and respect God bless God 1st

The greatest middleweight of ALL time ! May you rest easy marvellous one

Haggler v Leonard was a bold robbery. EVERYONE that watched that fight saw haggler win. Shit judges.

Beautiful tribute to a TRUE RING WARRIOR 💪💯🔥🔥🔥

Great tribute to a truly great fighter.

Great to hear your voice teddy.and the fact we are blessed to hear master atlas talk is a gift to us all.this super hero depiction of teddy talking.epic voice.even when teddy would commentary he would shadowbox when was on the mic.talking about the best.how can not think master teddy atlas is not a god to mma..I'm am lucky to hear your voice. Still my favorite still of all tim is Tommy Morrison. The best young heavyweight of all time.tommy can't take any .I wish you combine tommy Morrison, Tyson and bruce lee,Fernando vargas..martial artist whi can box.don't bring in canelo unless you want a immediately ass whooping.canelo..floyd..bruce lee..he's called kung lao.fernando vargas.still all time..I always the Mexican shorts he always wore. First time he was playing immediately. I we are born again and that beautiful Hispanic power will rise again lucky#5 how many tenths of a second does m favorite Fernando vargas.mexico forever

Marvelous Marvin hagler is my favorite he is what I call warrior a true fighter💯he’s the greatest middle weight/southpaw boxer🥊

He was one of the greats may he rest in peace thank you for the fond memories God bless always

Thank you teddy this tribute was awesome!!!! I’ve watched 7 times and will watch again!!!

Greatness personified.

This was beautiful Teddy

Tommy once said ‘It wasn’t until I fought Marvin that I realised that his head was actually a weapon. It was so hard that I broke my hand on it in the first round’. RIP Marvellous. One of the last true Pure Bloods of boxing xx

Lovely tribute to a great man...almost brought me to tears! RIP Marvellous Marvin Hagler

The greatest middleweight ever hands down

The best chin I’ve ever seen. My all time favorite fighter.

Man I love you Teddy and Ken! You gave such respect to the Marvelous Marvin Hagler!

God speed Marvin. Luv u Champ !

Great job Teddy!

Thank you for this Teddy. Coming from somebody like you, this tribute means a lot and is entirely fitting!

Teddy, you did the marvellous one a great tribute. He was indeed a throwback. Nobody wanted to fight him on the way up, he was just too damned good. When he finally won his title he defended it ferociously A tremendous athlete, a solid punching switch hitter with a granite jaw, he proved himself unstoppable. Anyboby lucky enough to meet him outside the ring said he was a gentleman. Rest easy champ

I was probably betting on Hearns back in the day, I never knew anything about Hagler really, I'm glad I got it from Teddy Atlas, good tribute.

Great job teddy. That was very respectful.

Very Well said! The Leonard fight I watched 3 times trying to be totally objective and the first time I gave it to Hagler by one point, the next day after talking about the fight at work I had more even rounds and Leonard won it by one point and I could not figure out why Hagler did not go to the Body more so I watched it a third time trying to be totally fair and I had it even BUT since Hagler was the Champ I felt he should have kept the title. All I can say is Hats off to both Hagler and Leonard and Hagler was and is an inspiration to me. I remember reading all those Ring Magazines back then and although Duran was my main hero (because of my weight which was hovering around Arguellos weight of 126 and Duran was 135 then) Hagler was the guy who had class even though he was being ducked and his work ethic was one I wanted to imitate. I salute you Mr Hagler and thank you, Mr Atlas for your class also and this tribute to Marvelous Marvin Hagler.

I knew the Marvin and Jimmy I grew up in the same small town as them in the South Shore Massachusetts young Jimmy also worked at his father's golf retail store he was a very nice boy Stop & Shop in my parents beauty and barber supply store one thing's for sure Brockton you need another hero

Hagler was my all-time favorite fighter

@WilliamBrandonLeopardhtliven

3 жыл бұрын

Mine to. Rip champ.

What a great fighter he was his legacy is a real one fought all comers anytime anywhere real OG

Hagler had the intensity and toughness of Jake Lamotta with the discipline of Hollyfield and the skills just a shade below Leonard. Personally, I think Hagler eeks out an edge over Leonard at their respective peaks, though styles and matchups make fights. Teddy Atlas seems like a real guy, whatever his opinions might be. If he praises you so effusively, it says a lot about you. He talks about loyalty, commitment, and dedication as sources of power, and he's absolutely right. He knows as much about boxing as anyone around, or so it seems to me. Maybe he's abrasive a bit, but get past that. But as far as Hagler goes, his bouts with Hearns and Mugabi tell you what you need to know about him. No frills. Like Sonny Liston with better options and a stronger character.

Haglers fight against Bennie briscoe was a learning curve for hagler. He had to back up and move constantly because Bennie was so tough and dangerous.

Newark NJ