Kay Hagler, the wife of the late Marvin Hagler, rejected any theories about the death of her husband after speculation began with the big boxer Thomas Hearns that her passing could be related to the after-effects of the coronavirus vaccine.
Kay Hagler posted a lengthy statement on her husband’s Facebook fan page. Marvin Hagler died Saturday of natural causes, his representatives said on the boxer’s personal website.
“I would like to speak to you with your heart. I apologize if my English was not written correctly, but I hope everyone understands me in this difficult moment,” she wrote.
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‘After 31 years, the love of my life is over and my life without him is no longer meaningful, but I can still feel him next to me now and he tells me not to give up and be strong for him.
Marvin Hagler died this weekend with his wife, Kay, right by his side.
(Valery HACHE / AFP) (Photo by VALERY HACHE / AFP via Getty Images)
“Thank you for your love, he loved people so much, he loved you all, he was happy when he read your comments. He was a special person, the most beautiful person I have ever met in my life.”
Kay Hagler explained that she was the only person around her husband when he died, and denied that it was caused by the vaccine.
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“I was until the last minute the only person who was near him, and I’m the only person who knows how things went. Not even his family knows all the details, and I do NOT accept to read a stupid comment. without really knowing what’s going on, “she wrote. “It was definitely not the vaccine that caused his death. My baby left in peace with his usual smile and now is not the time to talk nonsense.
“Marvin hated funerals and therefore there will be no funerals or church celebrations. He wants to be remembered with a cheerful smile, but I would be happy if each of you could light a candle for him. However, there is something special I will do “Because it was his wish and you will be informed by me at the right time. I just need time.”
The speculation about Marvin Hagler’s death began after Hearns wrote on Instagram that his friend was in the ICU after feeling the effects of the vaccine. Hearns’ post has since been deleted.
In this April 1985 file photo, Marvin Hagler, right, and Thomas Hearns fight during the first round of a world championship boxing match in Las Vegas. Hagler, the middleweight boxing player whose title and career ended with a losing decision against ‘Sugar’ Ray Leonard in 1987, passed away on March 13, 2021. He was 66. (AP Photo, File)
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Hours after Hearns shared the message to pray, Hagler’s wife announced that one of the best middleweight fighters of all time had passed away. Kay Hagler revealed the update in a Facebook post and did not immediately name the cause of death.
A report on Marvin Hagler’s website reads that the boxer died of ‘natural causes’.
“We are very sad to report that Marvelous Marvin Hagler passed away on March 13 near natural causes near his home in New Hampshire. He was a champion to the end. His family is asking for privacy at this moment of grief,” reads the message.
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Marvin Hagler (66) was the undisputed middleweight champion from 1980 to 1987 and recorded 52 knockouts in his career. Some of his biggest attacks were against Hearns, Roberto Duran and Sugar Ray Leonard.