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The late Marvin Hagler will go down as arguably the greatest middleweight boxer to ever enter the ring. And it’s partly due to his dominant wins, none more so than his rematch with a specific rival.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / October 18

Gennady Golovkin landed unique knockout blow to tie amazing record set by Marvin Hagler

Regarded as one of the best middleweights of all time, Gennady Golovkin rubber-stamped that billing with a rather unique knockout shot. Enjoying a stunning

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / October 16

Marvin Hagler exacted revenge over rival who inspired his legendary career by beating him up at a party

The moment that sparked Marvin Hagler’s boxing career says a lot about the legendary middleweight. There’s a reason why when Dustin Poirier arrived at UFC 318 for the final fight of his career, he did so wearing an iconic red hat.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / September 27

Marvin Hagler caused riot with bloody stoppage over disgraced champion after ugly pre-fight comments

Finally breaking through to win his first world championship, the late Marvin Hagler produced a definitive end to one of the most heated rivalries in boxing history.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / September 27

Marvin Hagler destroys Alan Minter to become world middleweight champion

On September 27, 1980, at Wembley Arena, ‘Marvellous’ Marvin Hagler challenged WBA and WBC middleweight champion Alan Minter. The build-up was tense, and the fight ended in a brutal three-round demolition.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / August 18

Exclusive: Author Dave Wedge And ‘Blood & Hate: The Untold Story of Marvin Hagler’s Battle For Glory’

It’s no mystery as to why former Boston Herald writer and Brockton native Dave Wedge would want to write a book about Marvelous Marvin Hagler. Hagler was a fellow Brocktonian and a New England legend in the sport of boxing.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / July 1

‘Blood & Hate: The Untold Story of Marvin Hagler’s Battle for Glory’ Is Out Now

BOSTON, MA— Most know Marvelous Marvin Hagler from his epic battles against Thomas Hearns and John Mugabi and his controversial split-decision loss to Sugar Ray Leonard.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / June 12

Marvin Hagler named surprise boxing star as the hardest hitter he ever faced… ‘Deadly punches’

Marvin Hagler was blown away by a dangerous fighter’s ferocious power. During his astonishing career, ‘Marvelous’ cemented his status as a thunderous puncher, with the prospect of having to absorb his devastating body attacks sending shivers down the spines of every boxer who set foot inside the ring with him.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / May 31

Marvin Hagler finished world title bout with a stinging right hand KO months before Roberto Duran meeting

‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler may be one of the toughest fighters to ever become a champion in the world of boxing. Retiring after a controversial split decision loss to fellow member of the ‘Four Kings’, ‘Sugar’ Ray Leonard, Hagler was never stopped across 66 professional fights.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / May 27

Marvin Hagler flattened opponent to win inaugural world title and set up Roberto Duran meeting

‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler is considered to be one of the toughest and most entertaining fighters to ever exist. The former middleweight world champion has wins and finishes over some of the very best to compete in the 1980’s.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / May 26

Thomas Hearns was brutally dethroned in knockout loss years after Marvin Hagler war

Thomas ‘Hitman’ Hearns had one of the most impressive and entertaining careers in boxing history as he is considered to be one of the ‘Four Kings’. As Hearns boasts victories over Roberto Duran and Virgil Hill, there were plenty of memorable performances from the former champion.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / May 25

Marvin Hagler battered world title challenger to set up famous Thomas Hearns fight

‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler is one of the most popular boxers of all time thanks to his exciting style and huge career moments. Considered to be one of the ‘Four Kings’, Hagler is a former unified middleweight world champion, and was only bested three times in his career.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / May 7

Marvin Hagler bloodied and stopped champion in first world title win

‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler has been involved in some of boxing’s greatest ever moments and is considered to be one of the ‘Four Kings’. Hagler is best known for his three-round war with Thomas Hearns.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 18

Marvin Hagler face planted his opponent in 67 seconds to defend world championship

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 News / Big Fight Weekend / April 15

Five Greatest Fights in Three Rounds or Less

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.

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Boxing News / Fights Around The World / April 15

Al Bernstein Recalls Hagler-Hearns 40 Years Later: ‘This Felt Like Another Level’

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.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 15

Marvin Hagler ended three-round war with KO in one of the greatest fights of all time to defend undisputed title

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.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 3

Marvin Hagler knocked out 25-0 ‘Beast’ to win brutal 11-round war but was hospitalized soon after

‘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 News / Bloody Knockout / March 19

‘Ferocious animal’… Marvin Hagler given huge praise by Mike Tyson

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.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / March 5

Greatest Southpaw Knockouts in Boxing History

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.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / March 3

‘Caveman’ boxer who robbed a bank after losing to Marvin Hagler in one minute

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.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / June 14, 2024

‘Marvelous’ Statue of Marvin Hagler Now In Brockton, MA

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.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / March 30, 2024

Marvelous Marvin Hagler’s Triumph: Overcoming a Controversial Knockdown Against Juan Roldán in Nevada

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.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 13, 2023

5 Most Memorable Marvelous Marvin Hagler Fights

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.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 3, 2020

April 6 in sports history: Duke wins second straight national title

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.

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