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HONG KONG – MARCH 06: Laureus Academy Member Marvelous Marvin Hagler attends a fundraising dinner of Operation Breakthrough at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal on March 6, 2015 in Hong Kong. Laureus supported-project Operation Breakthrough have organised a forum In Hong Kong to cover the topic Sport can change lives and a fundraising dinner. Operation Breakthrough utilises sport as a means to help, rehabilitate and enhance opportunities for youth. (Photo by Anthony Kwan/Getty Images for Laureus)
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HONG KONG – MARCH 06: Laureus Academy Member Marvelous Marvin Hagler attends a fundraising dinner of Operation Breakthrough at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal on March 6, 2015 in Hong Kong. Laureus supported-project Operation Breakthrough have organised a forum In Hong Kong to cover the topic Sport can change lives and a fundraising dinner. Operation Breakthrough utilises sport as a means to help, rehabilitate and enhance opportunities for youth. (Photo by Anthony Kwan/Getty Images for Laureus)
Boxing legend Marvin Hagler passed away at 66 in his New Hampshire home. The news broke out after his wife Kay Hagler shared the news on her Facebook page. Hagler was one of the greatest middleweight champions of all time, and one of the best WWE tag teams of all time paid tribute to him.
Marvin Hagler passes away at 66; Kofi Kingston pays tribute
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LAS VEGAS – April 6: Marvin Hagler Boxing on April 6, 1984 in Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donaldson Collection/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
On his Instagram, WWE Superstar Kofi Kingston paid tribute to the legendary boxer. He shared a photograph of Hagler posing with the New Day trio during a live show in Milan, Italy.
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“The wrestling business has a unique way of allowing us to cross paths with so many different people from a so many different walks of life. And on 11/14/2014 in Milan, Italy, we got the chance to cross paths with this kind, gentle and genuinely happy soul. I’ll never forget his energy. RIP champ,” wrote Kofi.
Hagler was an inspiration to many athletes who wanted to make a career in boxing. In his fourteen-year career, Hagler fought 67 fights and won 62 of them. His most iconic victory came against Britain’s Alan Minter in Wembley stadium, which won him the WBC and WBA championship belts.
He dominated the middleweight division for a long time but lost to fellow boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard. The match against Sugar Ray went right down to the wire, but Hagler lost controversially. The last judge awarded ten out of the twelve rounds to Sugar Ray and later claimed he made a mistake.
Tributes pour in for the legend
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(Original Caption) New York, New York: Marvin Hagler vs. Mustafa Hamstro Fight. Madison Square Garden, World Middleweight title fight. Hagler won with a knock out in the 3rd round.
From the world of boxing, wrestling, and many avenues, tributes poured in for one of the greatest boxers of all time. Boxing legends Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis, Oscar De Le Hoya and many more paid their respects on Twitter.
Marvin Hagler was one of the best warriors in the sport. Condolences to his family. He will be missed.
— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) March 14, 2021
I’m simply stunned to hear the news of Marvelous Marvin Hagler. Not only was he a living legend, but I was proud to call him my friend. He was so full of life, energy and positivity in our conversations that you would never guess what a wrecking machine he was in the ring.
— Lennox Lewis, CBE, CM (@LennoxLewis) March 14, 2021
Saddened to hear about the death of Marvelous Marvin Hagler. One of the greatest to ever step in the ring! #RIPMarvelous pic.twitter.com/RNgVym0CdC
— Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya) March 14, 2021
From the world of wrestling, Bret Hart, Kofi Kingston, and Mick Foley paid tribute to the legend. Along with them, comedian Bill Burr, basketball legend Magic Johnson, Manny Pacquiao, and more paid their respects.
Good bye to my old friend and fighting hero Marvellous Marvin Hagler. Rest In Peace.
— Bret Hart (@BretHart) March 15, 2021
We will miss you, Marvelous Marvin Hagler.
— Manny Pacquiao (@MannyPacquiao) March 14, 2021
RIP to Champion Marvelous Marvin Hagler. I had the chance to go to every one of his fights and he never disappointed and always put on a show. RIP Champ! I’ll be praying for his family.🙏🏾
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) March 15, 2021
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My favorite boxer. My favorite era. My favorite division. Rest In Peace Champ! #MarvinHagler pic.twitter.com/c72K1pkzL7
— Bill Burr (@billburr) March 14, 2021
I’m very sorry to learn of the passing of the great Marvin Hagler. I was privileged to watch many of his greatest fights, and was thrilled to meet him backstage at a WWE event in the late 90’s. We talked about our love of New Hampshire’s White Mountain#RIPMarvelousMarvinHagler https://t.co/qeJ3NLeSdO
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) March 14, 2021
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