The amazing Marvin Hagler, the boxing legend who was the undisputed middleweight champion from 1980 to 1987 and recorded 52 knockout blows, has died, his wife announced on Saturday. He was 66.
His wife, Kay G. Hagler, made the announcement on Facebook.
“I am sorry to make a very sad announcement. Today, my beloved husband, Marvelous Marvin, passed away unexpectedly at his home here in New Hampshire. Our family asks that you respect our privacy during this difficult time. With love,” she wrote.
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His cause of death is not immediately known.
Hagler is known for being one of the greatest middleweight fighters of all time. He ended his boxing career with a 62-3-2 record. He was known during his career for his wars with Roberto Duran, Thomas Hearns and Sugar Ray Leonard.
The last fight of his career was against Leonard in 1987 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Leonard beat him by a split decision and won Hager’s middleweight titles from Wager and The Ring. The split decisive victory for Leonard is one of the most discussed decisions in the history of the sport. Several writers from various publications recorded the fight in Hagler’s favor despite the boxing judges’ own scorecards.
Other tributes began pouring in on social media when the news of Hagler’s death slipped out.
The New Jersey Southpaw is an International Boxing Hall of Famer and World Boxing Hall of Famer. Ring Magazine previously ranked him as the fourth best middleweight of all time.
After finishing his career in the ring, he appeared in the movies “Indio” and “Indio 2” as well as “Virtual Weapon.”
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Hagler had five children and married his second wife, Kay, in 2000.