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. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Fundora landed 141 of 365 punches in a little less than four rounds, according to CompuBox. Two months ago, I vowed that Id be willing to spend one buck on the Andy Ruiz-Chris Arreola pay-per-view for every pound below 250 that the oft-rotund heavyweights dropped. Thats because Arreola, long maligned for his lack of discipline, showed up at 228.5 pounds, half a pound below his previous low of 229 pounds, all the way back in 2006. 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. Hagler suffered ugly cuts over his eyes and at one point, referee Richard Steele strongly considered stopping the bout. But after gaining the title in 1980, Hagler got his revenge, defeating Antuofermo on a fifth-round technical knockout in 1981. It wasnt the lowest of his career, but it was definitely far lighter than what he weighed in his disappointing rematch loss to Anthony Joshua in late 2019 (283.5 pounds), and also lighter than hed been when he shocked Joshua earlier that year (268 pounds). Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Minter was given a savage beating. 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. We're going to miss him. As the champion, Antuofermo retained his crown. My sincere condolences to the Hagler family for your loss of Marvin. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Marvelous Marvin Hagler I found on Findagrave.com. He maintained that the only time he was ruled to have been knocked down, in a title bout against Juan Roldan of Argentina in 1984, in fact, resulted from a slip. I know its likely not at all unusual, but that doesnt make it any less likely that something foul is afoot. His father left the family when he was a child and he took his mothers surname. It will take place on Sunday, May 23, beginning at 2 p.m. He performed better against Arreola, at least later on after some very rough early moments. There was the time Haglers loved ones surprised him with a visit from former heavyweight champ Floyd Patterson, one of the fighters who inspired Hagler to become a boxer. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. Marvelous Marvin Hagler was a boxer who held the middleweight championship from 1980 to 1987. . Marvelous Marvin rest in peace. I was so happy for his success.. He had to leave with a draw after a fight with then-champ Vito Antuofermo in 1979, then traveled to London 10 months later to face new champ Alan Minter. Rest In Paradise, King. If you are a fighter, a manager, a promoter, a whistleblower, or anyone else involved in the business who wants to speak anonymously about the shady ways that the WBA or other sanctioning bodies do their ratings, please send me a message on Twitter (my DMs are open). Hagler's website was updated to say he died "of natural causes near his home in New Hampshire," contrasting slightly with his wife's statement that he died "at his home in New Hampshire." Hearns'. Condolences to his family. Verdejos girlfriend, Keishla Marlen Rodriguez Ortiz, was reported missing last week and was later found dead in a lagoon. SIR PSALMS 23:01-23:80 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Former undisputed middleweight champion Marvelous Marvin Hagler died on Saturday at the age of 66, according to his wife Kay G. Hagler. Marvin Hagler was one of the best warriors in the sport. Generally regarded as one of the top fighters in the history of the sport, he will be remembered for his ferocious battle with Thomas Hearns in 1985 and the controversial loss to Sugar Ray Leonard in 1987 which concluded his career. Here is Marvin Cetron's obituary. We are sad to announce that on August 17, 2020 we had to say goodbye to Marvin Cetron (Falls Church, Virginia), born in New York, New York. 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!" His mission was to learn to fight, and soon his aptitude was clear as he won the US amateur national title in 1973, before turning professional later in the year. Learn more about managing a memorial . While grieving the loss of her husband Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Kay Hagler was forced to intervene on internet rumors about the cause of his death. Marvin thank you. When I ran the mortgage department at Brockton Savings Bank in 1981/1982. Marvelous Marvin Hagler's legacy still lives on in our memories. Experts are still split over whether or not Hagler should have won. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. a great champ. Please enter your email and password to sign in. I walked by him again two hours late and he gave me the nod. In other words, hes gone from Raging Bull to aging, bills. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. I was honored to have met him on 3 different occasion - always being treated with respect from him.I was in the Boston Garden for his fight with Vito Antuefermo.His last fight was stolen from him. He clearly had more stamina and an ability to throw combinations. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? In a tense bout marred by racist violence, Hagler deservedly beat Alan Minter to become Middleweight Champion. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Henry Barry. Thanks for signing up! You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. But he took it off his arm, he said, I want you to have this. I said, Oh no, I dont want that. 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. 15, 2021. To a long road of hard work, to the best person I ever saw train with me in Brockton he was just a machine, I will always cherish the days at the old gym Marvin you were the greatest by far,, will miss you dearly my friend,, peace and luv to you and your family,, Marvin was the greatest pound 4 pound boxer the world has ever seen. My prayers for you and to your family at this sad time . He fought his heart out and we put on a great show for all time.. The first Marvelous Marvin Hagler fight that I watched was his bout with Vito Antefermo. LaManna had never beaten anyone of note. Hagler arrived for Christmas Eve dinner with a huge box. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. My baby left in peace with his usually [sic] smile and now is not the time to talk nonsense.. Effectively, the smaller and quicker Leonard fought in eye-catching flurries, while Hagler landed the more telling blows. Death date: 20 February, 2008, Wednesday. Its difficult to get up to do roadwork at five in the morning when you are sleeping in silk pyjamas., Marvelous Marvin Hagler (Marvin Nathaniel Hagler), boxer, born 23 May 1954; died 13 March 2021, Marvin Hagler, middleweight boxing's towering champion, dies aged 66. He was our champion., Hagler celebrates before things turn very nasty. It was so comical. He was my hero when I was in high school, and since then he's always been in my heart. Marvelous Marvin Hagler stopped Thomas Hearns in a fight that lasted less than eight minutes yet was so epic that it still lives in boxing lore. He won the fight on a technical knockout. Best I Faced: Marvelous Marvin Hagler - The Ring Please try again later. (A statue of the citys other boxing hero, Rocky Marciano, was erected in 2012. You was a great inspiration for young boxes. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Champion foreverThank u for your continuous inspiration in my lifenever forget you my brother.. Dear Mrs. Hagler, 35 years ago, when we moved to the MWV, I was a waitress at a local steak house, down on Rte. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. The referee Carlos Berrocal halted the contest in the third round with Minter horribly cut around his eyes. Haglers first shot at the middleweight title ended in disappointment when a controversial split decision by the judges allowed Vito Antuofermo to retain his title following the November 1979 bout. The rematch loss to Joshua was his rock bottom and his reality check. Marvelous Marvin Hagler, who became one of boxings greatest middleweight champions, wielding awesome punching power while shrugging off opponents blows, died on Saturday in New Hampshire. (As damning as the police narrative is, Verdejo still has a right to defend himself in court.). But then there is another story of Hagler checking in on his mother, one that is incredibly touching and, in hindsight, incredibly symbolic. He didnt want a wake. Marvin had a beautiful smile and so funny. Marvin was a good friend of mine. There was an error deleting this problem. He did some MAGICAL things in the ring, no boxer could match his skills in his weight class. He took to boxing during his teenage years and made his amateur debut in 1969. 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. Marvelous Marvin Hagler, left, in the last fight of his career, which he lost to Sugar Ray Leonard in 1987. Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Mar. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. The memorial is on the day that Hagler would have turned 67 years old. Marvin Hagler's wife reveals final moments, blasts 'nonsense - WBN Did you encounter any technical issues? 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. Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Feb. 21, 2008. 2023 RING TV LIVE. The original Murphy Funeral Home opened in 1956 and was located in Arlington on Columbia Pike and relocated to a larger home on Wilson Boulevard in 1975. He took to boxing during his teenage years and made his amateur debut in 1969. it was an honour and privilege when growing up to watch Marvin boxing and he truly was the marvelous one. Hes in ICU fighting the after-effects of the vaccine! I briefly chatted him up and unlike many athletes he was as genuine and normal as can be. Marvin Hagler - BoxRec He was training on the cold beaches of Cape Cod preparing for his next fight. Ruiz steadied himself, adjusted and earned the victory, even if the scorecards were wider than they shouldve been. Fighting from an unorthodox left-handed stance, his head shaved, he was perpetually bearing in on his foes. Marvin Aubry Hagler (1920-2008) - Find a Grave Memorial When the referee stopped the fight in the third round because of Minters facial cuts, the crowd at Wembley Stadium pelted the ring with debris. After that, I called the family.. Hagler retired not long after his loss. Hagler, who turns 60 in May, lives . Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. I wish to express my deepest sympathy to the family of Marvin Hagler. How to support Marvelous Marvin's loved ones. I like to thank the hagler famly for giving us the blood sweat and tears through out Marvin's career.shareing him with usI met him once at the brockton fair years ago.i was a kid walking through the fair with some friends and all of a sudden there he was with a group of peopleI just started with my hand waving..he actually stopped what he was doing and gave us all a quick kinda high five ..I will never forget that as long as I live.he gave us the marvin haglar smile and said ..you kids stay outa trouble.that's our champion..our heroour friend.rest in peace champ thanks for everything.. My condolences to the Hagler family,You were my favorite,i loved watching all your fights.Glod Bless Marvelous Marvin Hagler..!!! Not the way you love that bracelet. He said, Mom, I want you to have this. I said, Since you insist. He took it off his arm and put it on my arm. The funeral of US boxing legend Marvelous Marvin Hagler is expected to take place later this month, after he died suddenly on Saturday, aged 66. Thoughts and prayers to the entire Hagler family.. Cota threw haymakers, ate big shots, was wobbled plenty, fought back, and was on very unsteady legs in the fourth round. He was the kindest gentleman, always saying something special or nice. 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. Hes fighting like his back is against the wall. 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. Reports say that shed told Verdejo, who is married to another woman, that she was pregnant with his child. For sure wasnt the vaccine that caused his death. On April 6, 1987, Hagler lost a split decision to Sugar Ray Leonard in what became regarded as one of the most disputed results of a championship fight. It took Hagler seven long years to become a champion outside of Brockton, thanks to the politics and shadiness that has long afflicted the sport and business of boxing. REST EASY CHAMP! I was visiting the doctor as my job required and he was coming out at the same time. Charlotte Observer, The (NC) - Tuesday, December 18, 2001 Deceased Name: Mr. Marvin Excell Hagler 76, of Charlotte, NC, died Monday, December 17, 2001, at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. GREAT NEWS! I met Marvin in Provincetown in the winter in the early eighties. Marvelous Marvin Hagler was an American professional boxer who reigned as undisputed middleweight champion from 1980 to 1987. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Bartlett, Carroll County, New Hampshire, USA. You will be sorely miss brother Hagler! The world is a lesser place for Marvin's passing and my sincerest condolences go to the Hagler family. 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. He was 66 and lived in Bartlett, N.H. Haglers wife, Kay, announced on his fan clubs Facebook page that he had died unexpectedly at their home, but did not provide details. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. And I knew Milan had people who could help me get into movies., People said I wouldnt last a week here, and, Ill tell you, this was a challenge, he said. There was a problem getting your location. He was born in Newark, New Jersey, U.S. on May 23, 1954. 9:40 AM EDT, Sun March 14, 2021. Hagler retired afterward amid disagreement over terms for a rematch. Ruiz arrived at 256 pounds. Hagler made 12 successful title defenses in the 1980s, 11 by knockouts along with a unanimous decision in 1983 over Roberto Duran when the middleweight division featured a host of outstanding fighters. Caught up in the terrifying race riots that left 26 dead in Newark in 1967, and their tenement home all but destroyed, the Haglers relocated to Brockton, Massachusetts, where Marvin soon developed a love for boxing. "I am sorry to make a very . Id seen him box at Massasoit CC where he was on the board. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Theres talk that Ruiz could face Luis Ortiz (who was in the arena for the main event) or Deontay Wilder next. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. One of the great middleweights in boxing history, Hagler died Saturday at the age of 66. ), I think it would be a fitting tribute for someone that has done, in my opinion, a great deal for this community, said Brockton City Council member Moises Rodrigues. Rest in peace marvelous warrior, you will live forever as one of the greatest of all time. It is where a teenaged Hagler met Goody and Pat Petronelli, who trained and mentored him, who gained his trust and earned his lifelong loyalty. And he came in with decent experience, albeit in defeat. Rest in piece my friend and I will miss your laugh. Hall of Fame Professional Boxer. Midway through the third round, Hagler, his face smeared with blood from cuts on his forehead and under his right eye, delivered a right hand that put Hearns on his back. And he had to be just as good of a man. When Marvelous Marvin Hagler fought it was always a huge event! The stadium is located outside of Brockton High School. Hagler was born in the poorest area of Newark, New Jersey, where he lived with his brother, Robbie, who also became a professional boxer, and four sisters. He will truly be missed. He announced his official retirement the following year and moved to Italy, where he became an actor in action films. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? If the Wilder fight doesnt happen next, then Ruiz-Ortiz is, in essence, an elimination bout to see who still belongs in the picture. But you will never be forgotten! Tommy laid it all out as well , and together they pulled off the greatest first round in boxing history . Hagler said Frazier had told him: You have three strikes against you: youre black, youre southpaw and youre good.. He was a member of the Teamsters Union and retired from . I want to see what happens when Wilder hits Ruiz. For 6 years 1 of the longest reign as undisputed middleweight World champions 12 title defenses. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. Thanks for giving me incredible memories during my childhood and being a true role model. He could really sit there and tell you some stories and make you laugh. 7 Heres a question to which I have no answer: Which is the better televised lead-in for a pay-per-view? The user posted the video despite Kay Gs Facebook post clarifying that Marvin didnt die due to a vaccine complication. Marvin ducked NO ONE ! I had the chance to go to every one of his fights and he never disappointed and always put on a show. All but two of those landed shots were power punches. A system error has occurred. Champ! I dont know whether it was a coincidence or yet another sign that technology is tracking our conversations, but. RIP. Marvin said, Excuse me, thats my seat, Lang said. You're the greatest fighter right behind Muhammad Ali. Id enjoy either of those fights. Marvelous Marvin Hagler Obituary (2021) - Grand Rapids, MI - Grand There continues to be talk about a possible statue of Hagler. Kay announced her husbands tragic death on Saturday and revealed he passed away unexpectedly in his New Hampshire home. Hagler soon said his goodbyes and left the hospital. You've lived your life with class. Hagler died Saturday at the age of 66. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Marvelous Marvin Hagler (224421823)? Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Marvin Hagler fights Roberto Duran for the WBA, WBC and IBF Middleweight titles on November 10, 1983 in Las Vegas. This month, Haglers life will be celebrated in Rocky Marciano Stadium. He could make you laugh, Lang said. 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?