Marvin Hagler Passes Away at Age 66

Legendary middleweight champion Marvin Hagler died this afternoon (Saturday, March 13) in New Hampshire. He was 66 years old.

Hagler’s wife confirmed the news on the Marvelous Marvin Hagler Fan Club page on facebook: “I am sorry to make a very sad announcement. Today unfortunately my beloved husband Marvelous Marvin passed away unexpectedly at his home here in New Hampshire. Our family requests that you respect our privacy during this difficult time. With love. Kay G. Hagler”

Born in Newark, New Jersey, Hagler moved with his family to Brockton, Massachusetts in the late 1960s and launched his boxing career there. He was 62-3-2 (52 KOs) in a career that ran from 1973 to 1987. He won the world middleweight title in 1980 with a third-round stoppage of Alan Minter and made 12 successful defenses before losing the title on a controversial decision to Sugar Ray Leonard in what would be his final fight.

Kay Hagler’s facebook post contradicts an earlier story that Hagler passed away in a hospital where he was taken after experiencing chest pains and trouble breathing at his home. It is unclear if his death is Covid-related.

This is a developing story. Check back tomorrow for a proper tribute.

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