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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.....
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
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.
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
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!
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.
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.... 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!!!
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
@@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!!
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.
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.
@@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.
Great great middleweight Champion. Very classy Champion. Name is what was and what he did. Very old school Champion. Destruct and destroy Champion. Always will be the best of the best. Thank you Marvelous Marvin Hagler 😌🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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.
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.
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.
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.💔😥👏🐐
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.
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. 🇺🇸🇮🇪🇬🇧❤
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!
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.
Not only a great Boxer, but a wonderful character. Nice to see someone in his profession who is articulate and has a sense of humour. Truly one of the greats. RIP Marvelous
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.
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.
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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.
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!
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
My Prays Goes Out To His Wife Family and His Kids, R.I.P Marvelous Hagler
He was ferocious in the ring but so classy and dignified outside the ring
A true gentleman.
He wasn't flashy. He just destroyed people.
He was a machine
Well said
Yup,greatest Middleweight all time,warrior
spot on ...
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
You can’t help but love that smile
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.
We loved Marvin here in Brockton!! He was the best!!
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.....
I cried today.
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
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 .....
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
"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 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!
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
simply the best, Marvelous Marvin Hagler. You will always be missed. Legends never die.
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
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.
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!!!
Marvelous marvin hagler a truly gifted and skilled brutal middleweight rest in eternal peace my brother.
it hurts to watxh this. ..marvin hagler the greatest middlewight champion ever!!!r.i.p my idol marvin hagler!!!!!prayers to family..
The best man, just the best. His fights were must watch.
RIP Champ! They don't make em like this no more. One of the all-time greats
Hagler was one of the bad of the bad and a class act. I really loved this guy. 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
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.
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!!
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
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
delightful don giller....thanks.
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.
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.
Thanks for posting this. He meant a lot to me in my youth. He really seemed like an amazingly cool person. RIP.
Very sad to hear of his passing,great guy out the ring,an absolute monster in the ring,RIP marvellous, never forgotten
Classic. His words were golden. RIP champ
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.
RIP, Marvelous Marvin Hagler. You were and will always be one of my biggest heroes, sleep well Champ.
RIP marvellous nobody scared me like you did what a boxer and a really nice man..
Great great middleweight Champion. Very classy Champion. Name is what was and what he did. Very old school Champion. Destruct and destroy Champion. Always will be the best of the best. Thank you Marvelous Marvin Hagler 😌🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Rest in Paradise Champ...this shows your true range as Champ, charisma, attitude & championship pedigree...
The guy was pure class in and out the ring , honest to the core , rest in peace the greatest middleweight ever 👍🏻👍🏻
what a champ! pure class RIP Marvelous
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
RIP Champ. You were one of a kind. Thanks for the memories.
"You never know what you got, till it's gone.". RIP champ.
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 RUclips and have them watch "The War" they'll know then. Lol.
@@janswart2705 Sad isn't it?
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.
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.
Loved The Marvelous one...RIP
RIP Marvin you did Brockton proud..!
Thanks for posting this. The late great Marvelous Marvin Hagler. RIP brothas thanks for the great fights.
What a sweet guy he was, always smiling!
RIP Champ!
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
How very sad. What a charming and cool guy. R.I.P
Sad that he is gone
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
When Hagler was going to fight everybody turned on their tv
What a man , true warrior in every sense of the word , R,I,P Marvelous Marvin Hagler .
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.💔😥👏🐐
This dude is very personable. How can you dislike this guy? Cool cat! R.I.P. MMH
I grew up a fan. Loved him, loved his game, and he's fantastic.
I was sad to hear that he passed. He really was a tough rugged fighter and smart in the ring. RIP
Just an absolute legend. Huge loss.
Thanks for posting this Don!
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.🇬🇧
Thanks for all you brought to the ring!
A Great champion, brilliant and entertaining.
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
Rest in Peace, Marvin Hagler
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.
RIP. You are indeed Marvelous.
“How sweet it is”! Marvelous FOREVA!! There was nobody like’em. One of if not THE TOUGHEST fighter of all time.
Nothing but huge respect for Hagler -- and this from the biggest Thomas Hearns fan you're likely to meet.
Cant believe u gone mate.....this world has gone right down the pan...
...have a drink with my old man bro died Christmas night
So intelligent. Just marvelous
Man he is smooth in front of the camera Marvin Hagler cheese I just love that guy
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. 🇺🇸🇮🇪🇬🇧❤
Rest in Peace, Legend. Champ.
Oh hell yeah
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.
The best ever to young much to young never will his name be forgotten gutted god bless you marvelous
When the best fought the best.......and marvin was the best....and a persona ta'boot!!
Thank you for sharing this! Rest in Power Legend!
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.
Not only a great Boxer, but a wonderful character. Nice to see someone in his profession who is articulate and has a sense of humour. Truly one of the greats. RIP Marvelous
My favorite boxer ever. Was always rooting for Marvelous and he never disappointed. RIP Champion.
Watching this interview, it makes me feel as though the term 'stand-up guy' was invited with Hagler in mind.
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.
No greater combination of boxer...and fighter. RIP Champ.
From all your fans in England
RIP Marvelous Marvin Hagler
Respect from the UK
Hagler is one of my all time favorites as a fighter. Marvelous never had to talk smack or entertain because he has his own mystique.
You make me love boxing. Thank you Marvellous Marvin Hagler.
Beautiful interview...
What a Legend RIP Champ Best Fighter out of the fab 4 hands down!!!
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.
Seemed a cool guy...out of the ring.... Good to see him chilling. Thanks.