“Marvelous” Marvin Hagler was one of the most fearsome boxers of his era. In a series of epic battles, Hagler mowed down some of boxing’s best talent and ended his career in what is still one of the most contested decisions in the sport’s history.
Marvin Nathaniel Hagler was born May 23, 1954, in Newark, New Jersey. After the riots that ravaged Newark in the late ‘60’s, Hagler and his family relocated to Brockton, Massachusetts, the same city heavyweight boxing legend Rocky Marciano was born. A 9th grade dropout, Hagler began working odd jobs and got involved in minor crime until he happened upon a local gym.
After a solid amateur career and capping an Amateur American Union 165-pound division nationals win in 1973, Hagler went pro. The southpaw fighter gained respect from boxing writers for his indestructible chin and long reach. His reputation as a bruising opponent grew with each fight and champions routinely ducked fighting the dangerous pugilist. (READ MORE)
