The mayor of Brockton was on TV saying how he wished there was something he could do to show Marvins family how much they miss him. Mr. Hagler was a WW2 veteran of the Navy having enlisted on 6 Jun 1941 and reenlisting on 25 Aug 1947. He had us in tears laughing. It is the last time that Lang saw Hagler, when she was in the hospital about a week before her sons heart attack. Hagler-Hearns, 30 years on: three rounds that shook the boxing world, Jessica McCaskill wins rematch with Cecilia Brkhus to retain undisputed title, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, boxing great, dies aged 66 video obituary. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Why do you want to hang around after all your hard work and let someone get lucky and destroy your record, he told Ring magazine in 2014. My man was robbed . There are still good fights in him and for him, and that makes entertaining fights for us, whether he comes in as a B-side or is evenly matched against another lower-tier big man. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. He married Gloria Rita Wasserman on June 29, 1958. The event is open to the public. This month, Haglers life will be celebrated in Rocky Marciano Stadium. A real true warrior. Hagler finished with a professional record of 62-3-2 (52 KOs). He was simply Marvelousthe very besteverything that a great prizefighter should be, plus, as a man, he had honesty, integrity and his word was his bond. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Hed been stopped by Antoine Douglas in 2015, outpointed by Dusty Harrison in 2016, TKOd by Jorge Cota (more on him later) in 2020 and lost a decision to some dude named Brian Mendoza last August. Here is Marvin Cetron's obituary. Hagler successfully defended his title 12 times, including notable bouts with Roberto Durn, Thomas Hearns, and John Mugabi. it was an honour and privilege when growing up to watch Marvin boxing and he truly was the marvelous one. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. To their credit, Ruiz and Arreola both showed up in much better shape than had tended to be the case. May God comfort you and help you to cope during this time of grief and great sadness. Following news of the 66-year-old middleweight boxing champions passing, which was first reported on Saturday (March 13), rumors circulated on social media claiming that Marvin suffered negative side effects from his COVID-19 vaccine, leading to his death. There was also some levity. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Hed need both. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. I am honored to have met him all those times and so sad to hear that he left us at only 66 years of age. I always think fondly of that brief encounter. My respect. Over the next six-and-a-half years, he won title defenses against Roberto Duran (1983) and Thomas Hearns (1985). News editor, Legacy.com. Marvin would come in monthly to make his mortgage payment. I had to get serious and get it done quicker., The reason I started out punching, Hearns remarked, was that Marvin started coming in and I had to show Marvin I deserved some respect., His awkwardness messed me up but I cant take anything away from him, Hearns told The Associated Press upon Haglers death. 2. He captured the middleweight crown in London in September 1980 when he scored a technical knockout of Alan Minter of Britain, a bout in which the excitement did not end in the moments that followed. He took to boxing during his teenage years and made his amateur debut in 1969. He doesnt use his height and reach as well as he could, and bless him for that. However, there is something special that I will do because it was his wishes [sic] and you will be informed at the right time by me, I just need time, she added. based on information from your browser. High quality Marvin Hagler Funeral-inspired gifts and merchandise. There continues to be talk about a possible statue of Hagler. Get The Best of Hip Hop and Black News Straight to Your Inbox. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. His son Aidan said they would like to organise a sporting occasion on his birthday, July 5, that includes all four provinces to represent their father . Many in the boxing community mourned the loss of Hagler, paying respects to the man who dominated the middleweight division for nearly a decade. Unfortunately there were some rumors floating around about his passing after the news broke.. Marvin Hagler, who died over the weekend, was one of the so-called Four Kings. LaManna had never beaten anyone of note. Marvin Nathaniel Hagler was born on May 23, 1954, in Newark, one of six children of Robert Sims and Ida Mae Hagler, who were not married at the time. Marvin J. Cetron, 90, of Fairfax, VA, passed away on August 17, 2020 at his home. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. A weekly newsletter and updates on new shows. Weve updated the security on the site. Oops, we were unable to send the email. The greatest! Please enter your email and password to sign in. 9:40 AM EDT, Sun March 14, 2021. I was completely devastated by his untimely death. Follow David Greisman on Twitter @FightingWords2. He was our champion., Hagler celebrates before things turn very nasty. They rushed us and my daughters into the locker room for safety. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. We became friends- a friendship I will long remember and cherish. The fight against Hearns in what became known as "The War" saw a first-round which is considered by many experts as being one of the best of the sport's history with both fighters inflicting much damage to their opponent. But after gaining the title in 1980, Hagler got his revenge, defeating Antuofermo on a fifth-round technical knockout in 1981. Although Hearns somehow staggered to his feet, the referee ended the most dramatic three rounds of boxing most fans had ever witnessed. My brother an I were invited to stay with Marvin and his wife Kay in Milan in September 2005. That man was murdered just like all other tens of thousands of people part of an illegal medical experiment.. GET THE LATEST ISSUE AT I said, Why are you doing this? He said, Because you are just as strong as I am.. During his professional boxing career, Hagler notched 62 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, with 52 wins by knockout. At this sad time, may the God of tender mercies comfort you and may your memories be held close to your heart. (And yes, I realize there was a cereal called Punch Crunch in the 1970s.). Thanks for giving me incredible memories during my childhood and being a true role model. A statement on his official website attributed his death to natural causes., Marvin has received tributes aplenty from key figures in the boxing world. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. You were so humble, I loved that about you when you fought. No amount of Lucky Charms would give LaManna a chance against the likes of Lara, even this 38-year-old version of Lara. Marvin thank you. Hagler retired not long after his loss. Hagler was a breathtaking hurting machine at his best, a very good, aggressive boxer with tremendous punching power and one of the best chins of all time. He got (corn) popped by Lara less than halfway into the opening round, sent flat on his back by a single left hand that seemingly took the Life out of him. Despite being a top-ranked middleweight boxer in his early career, Marvin struggled to land fights with high-profile opponents. We're going to miss him. Hagler won 62 bouts (52 by knockouts) with three losses and two draws. Kay Gs Facebook post clarifying that Marvin didnt die due to a vaccine complication, Sherri Papini Now: Shes been charged for staging her abduction, How did Sandy Cheeks die? English Kay added that, in compliance with Marvins wishes, there would be no funeral or church ceremony. For me, it was what I perceived as a lack of respect from the boxing world as well as the media, which made me want to work so hard and be great., Family Journal Editors, USA and Overseas Singleton. Hagler said Frazier had told him: You have three strikes against you: youre black, youre southpaw and youre good.. In a tense bout marred by racist violence, Hagler deservedly beat Alan Minter to become Middleweight Champion. Here he is on #boxing politics, what Joe Frazier once told him, and what chance he's giving his next opponent, Tony Sibson: "I gotta whip him good!" Hagler moved to Milan in 1989 to seek a career in movies. I hope that we do a lot more than just naming a small portion [of road].. . I'd like to express my deepest and sincerest condolences to, the Hagler family. For being a strong man and showing me no matter how hard things get in life to never give up. There is a problem with your email/password. From what I am reading Marvin was, not only a great sportsman, but also a gentleman and so marvelous in sport and in life which kind of says it all. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 5 Theres only so much improvement that trainer Eddy Reynoso can make with Ruiz. On 13th March 2021, Marvin Hagler unexpectedly passed away in his New Hampshire home. On 16th March 2021, an Instagram user fueled a rumor claiming that Marvin Hagler died due to coronavirus vaccine complications. After retiring from boxing, he went on to appear in several Italian motion pictures. 3 For several reasons, I retired Boxers Behaving Badly as a regular feature when Fighting Words made its return last year. Former boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya said, Saddened to hear about the death of Marvelous Marvin Hagler. Fundora, amazingly, is 6-foot-6 and 154 pounds. Marvin Nathaniel Hagler (His name was legally changed to Marvelous Marvin Hagler in 1982) was brought up on the tough streets of Newark, New Jersey. Hagler retired afterward amid disagreement over terms for a rematch. Rest In Peace. Among the defences were epic wins against the Panamanian Roberto Durn, the feared Ugandan puncher John Mugabi and Leicesters Tony Sibson. The match was overshadowed by an unruly mob who threw bottles and other debris as a reaction to the fight's result. He will be forever remembered. This is a memorial, a tribute to the champion Hagler was inside of the ring and the man he was outside of it. Marvin was a good friend of mine. His wife Kay announced via Facebook: I am sorry to make a very sad announcement. Henry Barry. Marvin Hagler (centre) strikes a pose with Nelson Mandela and Lennox Lewis in 2001. Today unfortunately my beloved husband Marvelous Marvin passed away unexpectedly at his home here in New Hampshire. It was so comical. You have funeral questions, we have answers. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Ruiz looked better physically. For nearly seven decades, Brockton, Massachusetts, has called itself the City of Champions. It is an appropriate nickname. Death date: 20 February, 2008, Wednesday. Effectively, the smaller and quicker Leonard fought in eye-catching flurries, while Hagler landed the more telling blows. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Great champions. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Lara hadnt been fighting in the weight class either, so thats also some bullshit, but at least he was a fighter who could, you know, fight at a high level. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. After the Newark riots of the late 1960s, his family moved to Brockton, Mass., the hometown of the heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano, to be with relatives. Hagler suffered ugly cuts over his eyes and at one point, referee Richard Steele strongly considered stopping the bout. Originally published by The Associated Press on March 14, 2021. His father, Robert Sims, had walked out on the family, leaving his mother, Ida Mae Hagler, to raise the children. Rest in peace marvelous warrior, you will live forever as one of the greatest of all time. I was visiting the doctor as my job required and he was coming out at the same time. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. To have a highly competitive fight, or to have a blowout like Lara-LaManna that leaves more time for the broadcasters to market the PPV? I dont know whether it was a coincidence or yet another sign that technology is tracking our conversations, but. He was truly the Eyes of the Tiger in his style of fighting and He was Truly MARVELOUS, A true champion - destructive in the ring, a gentleman outside of it. THANKS A MILLION TO YOU !!!!!!!!!!!! I have been a fight fan virtually my entire life ,am about the same age ,height and weight as Marvelous . Id seen him box at Massasoit CC where he was on the board. Marvin ducked NO ONE ! Graveside service, 2 p.m. Saturday, Rosehill Cemetery; Roy Davis Funeral Home. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. He touched many ordinary, everyday people, like me. Marvelous Marvin Hagler was a boxer who held the middleweight championship from 1980 to 1987. . This is a carousel with slides. Boxing great Marvelous Marvin Hagler dies at 66. 4 Theres no easy transition from that story. Although the Marvelous one was asked to return, amid much speculation that there would be a money-spinning rematch with Leonard, his retirement proved to be permanent. Marvelous Marvin Hagler's legacy still lives on in our memories. As serious as Hagler was in the ring and in training Destruction and Destroy was his mantra there were other sides to the man, including lightness and humor and love. 6 Whether or not you bought and enjoyed Andy Ruiz vs. Chris Arreola, there was still far more value for your money than whatever FOX paid to televise Erislandy Lara vs. Thomas Cornflake LaManna. All the calls that were coming in [after Hagler died] saying they knew Marvin and so forth and what he had done, it made me feel happy and it also made me cry. I apologize if my English is not written correctly but I hope, Posted by Marvelous Marvin Hagler FAN CLUB onMonday, March 15, 2021. RIP. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Marvelous Marvin Hagler (224421823)? The stoppage was timed poorly but wouldve been excusable a little earlier, given how rough Cota looked. Fighting from an unorthodox left-handed stance, his head shaved, he was perpetually bearing in on his foes. It was loaded with rocks. I briefly chatted him up and unlike many athletes he was as genuine and normal as can be. After the disappointing defeat, Hagler never returned to the ring. Hagler never accepted that he lost the fight and he never returned to the ring. He never took that off his arm, Lang said. Failed to remove flower. Not even his family kn[e]w all the details and I do NOT accept to read some stupid comment without knowing what really happen[ed]., For sure [it] wasnt the vaccine that caused his death, she continued.