May God comfort you and help you to cope during this time of grief and great sadness. Marvelous Marvin Hagler was a boxer who held the middleweight championship from 1980 to 1987. . Although his wife didn't give a specific cause of death, Hagler's official website states he died near his home "of natural causes." 'A. Photo by Frank Micelotta/ Fox Sports/PictureGroup. Instead, she encouraged fans to pay tribute to his memory by wearing a happy smile or by lighting a candle. I apologize if my English is not written correctly but I hope, Posted by Marvelous Marvin Hagler FAN CLUB onMonday, March 15, 2021. Ruiz is hittable. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. We are all devastated. Happy tears and sad tears, she said. Now I love it here., He appeared in the action films Indio and Indio 2.. I didnt know Marvin personally,I am just a family from the UK, but Marvin provided me with many hours of entertainment, and he was a true legend of boxing,I hold him as my favourite all time boxer.It is a tragedy he passed so prematurely, thank you Marvellous for doing the things in the ring,they were tremendous! Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. A social worker in Newark had given Hagler a taste of boxing when he was 10. Henry Barry. 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. Marvin Hagler, who has died aged 66, is recognised as one of boxings greatest champions, holding the world middleweight title from 1980 to 1987, but his fabled status is assured because of one never-to-be-forgotten night in the old open-air arena at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, in 1985, when he fought and defeated his great rival Thomas Hearns in one of the most thrilling contests the sport has ever produced. How Do I Handle Holidays While Grieving? CNN Former undisputed middleweight champion "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler died on Saturday at the age of 66, according to his wife Kay G. Hagler. RIP Champ! Updated Hagler soon said his goodbyes and left the hospital. Fighting from an unorthodox left-handed stance, his head shaved, he was perpetually bearing in on his foes. Then I saw Jersey Joe Walcott doing the same thing in Atlantic City. You take a title , you dont dazzle and dance your way to it . Here is Marvin Cetron's obituary. it was an honour and privilege when growing up to watch Marvin boxing and he truly was the marvelous one. Failed to remove flower. Something stinks here. Rest in piece my friend and I will miss your laugh. Lang has several stories like these the fun and funny moments, yes, but also the anecdotes of the people Hagler helped. Did you encounter any technical issues? At this sad time, may the God of tender mercies comfort you and may your memories be held close to your heart. That keeps me moving., Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Middleweight Champion of the 1980s, Dies at 66, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/13/obituaries/marvelous-marvin-hagler-dead.html. Marvin successfully defended his title 11 times, with 10 of the bouts ending in a knockout. That word celebration is important. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. 3 For several reasons, I retired Boxers Behaving Badly as a regular feature when Fighting Words made its return last year. Pray for the king and his family, Herns reportedly wrote. Marvin had a beautiful smile and so funny. 10 We end this week with Robert De Niro, which is somewhat boxing-related given how many movies hes been in that involve The Sweet Science (at least four). He was only knocked down once during his career as a professional. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Hagler acquired the nickname Marvelous when he fought as an amateur in Massachusetts and preened in the ring, emulating Muhammad Ali. Id enjoy either of those fights. After [Minters fans] saw us in the limo, they started throwing at the limo. Marvin was born in New York, NY to Jack and Gertrude Cetron on July 5, 1930. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. My condolences to family. Hagler never accepted that he lost the fight and he never returned to the ring. Marvelous Marvin rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/JBPLbFxCms. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1993. 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'. Realising he could lose his title because of the injury, Hagler detonated a massive right-hand punch on Hearnss chin only seconds later, leaving the Detroit man face down on the canvas. In 67 fights, he compiled a 62 win (52 by knockout), 3 loss and 2 draw record. Quoted by CNN, the New York Times, and Macleans. Hes been dropped by Joshua and Arreola. Learning the hard way, taking fights against tough opponents for small financial reward, Hagler became something of an avoided man. Hagler retired afterward amid disagreement over terms for a rematch. No matter how bad you felt, youd end up laughing.. detailed here by Jake Donovan of BoxingScene.com, ate a bowl while wearing nothing but a pair of briefs, sent flat on his back by a single left hand. Has defeated 11 opponents (10 by KO) in world title fights. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. He liked to be funny, have everybody laughing. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. His first world title fight was against Italian fighter Vito Antuofermo for the WBC and WBA Middleweight belts in late 1979 which resulted in a draw. On Saturday, the sports world learned that "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler passed away at the age of 66. Confirmed speakers include Hall of Fame boxing broadcaster Al Bernstein of Showtime, ESPNs Stephen A. Smith, and longtime Boston-area sports anchor Mike Lynch. Former undisputed middleweight champion Marvelous Marvin Hagler died on Saturday at the age of 66, according to his wife Kay G. Hagler. Marvin Hagler (centre) strikes a pose with Nelson Mandela and Lennox Lewis in 2001. I cant believe it. A weekly newsletter and updates on new shows. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. His first challenge for a world title was in 1979 against the New York-based Italian Vito Antuofermo, which he believed he won but was given a divided decision draw. Over the next six-and-a-half years, he won title defenses against Roberto Duran (1983) and Thomas Hearns (1985). (More details on that will be posted on RingTV.com when the information becomes available.). After the disappointing defeat, Hagler never returned to the ring. 9 The most entertaining undercard fight on the Ruiz-Arreola pay-per-view was the battle between unbeaten prospect Sebastian The Towering Inferno Fundora and the aforementioned Jorge Cota. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. For 6 years 1 of the longest reign as undisputed middleweight World champions 12 title defenses. Only once they returned to the hotel was there a chance for taking in what the victory meant. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Arreola has now dropped two in a row, including his entertaining battle with Adam Kownacki in 2019. When I ran the mortgage department at Brockton Savings Bank in 1981/1982. 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. This is a memorial, a tribute to the champion Hagler was inside of the ring and the man he was outside of it. He won the fight on a technical knockout. If the Wilder fight doesnt happen next, then Ruiz-Ortiz is, in essence, an elimination bout to see who still belongs in the picture. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. GET THE LATEST ISSUE AT God bless your family. 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. At least he was able to pick up his Chex. I was so happy for his success.. However, his wife Kay put a stop to the reports on Facebook, calling them nonsense., I was the only person close to him until the last minute and I am the only person that know[s] how things went, she wrote. God bless till i see you on the other side. The bracelet now sits in Langs home, another cherished memory of her son in a house full of them, and in a life full of them. Hagler-Hearns, 30 years on: three rounds that shook the boxing world, Jessica McCaskill wins rematch with Cecilia Brkhus to retain undisputed title, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, boxing great, dies aged 66 video obituary. This is a carousel with slides. He was born in Newark, New Jersey, U.S. on May 23, 1954. It wont happen, but I can still daydream about Fundora vs. Erislandy Lara or even the 46-year-old version of Sergio Martinez. Try again later. Sorry! They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. Thoughts and prayers to the entire Hagler family.. Hagler made his professional boxing debut at the age of 18 on May 18, 1973. It will take place on Sunday, May 23, beginning at 2 p.m. Marvin was a good friend of mine. I always have thought of him as the Blue Collar Champion , no frills , just hard work ,sweat and blood .. As much as I respect Ray , he was gifted the win in their fight . 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. You've lived your life with class. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. I met him through my uncles Goody and Pat Petronelli, Marvins trainers. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. Thank you for the memories champ may you rest in peace. Our family requests that you respect our privacy during this difficult time. Reports say that shed told Verdejo, who is married to another woman, that she was pregnant with his child. Great champions. My condolences go out to the Hagler family on the death of Marvin. Marvin Nathaniel Hagler was born on May 23, 1954, in Newark, one of six children of Robert Sims and Ida Mae Hagler, who were not married at the time. Kay added that because Marvin hated funerals, the family will not be hosting a funeral or church service in his honor. Sign up to The Recap, our weekly email of editors picks. The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. The two fighters only landed a combined three jabs but scored with a combined 200 power shots in the span of 11.5 minutes. I got a feeling that he knew that he was having a little problem with his heart, Lang said. Ring magazine named him fighter of the year in 1983 and 1985. There was a memory of one of Haglers young daughters grabbing jellybeans from the desk of President Ronald Reagan. You was a great inspiration for young boxes. I looked forward to having him come into my office and we would speak for about a half hour. I got in the bed and said, Oh, my poor aching legs. And then when he came back from the gym, he said, How do you feel? I said, Im fine, Im fine, Lang said with laughter. I like the country, the culture, the people, he told Sports Illustrated in 1990. My baby left in peace with his usual smile and now is not the time to talk nonsense.. His father left the family when he was a child . Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still . A man who should be a role model for all, whatever there colour or creed. I have been a fight fan virtually my entire life ,am about the same age ,height and weight as Marvelous . The stoppage was timed poorly but wouldve been excusable a little earlier, given how rough Cota looked. But you will forever live on as one of the greats. But he took it off his arm, he said, I want you to have this. I said, Oh no, I dont want that. He went pro that same year, ranking high among middleweights before taking the world championship from Alan Minter in 1980. Marvelous Marvin Hagler was a boxer who held the middleweight championship from 1980 to 1987. He had us in tears laughing. Family members linked to this person will appear here. The Ice Box singer had to tell a woman that shed been catfished by someone Coming soon, Puma captioned a post on Instagram. God bless you Marvelous Marvin Hagler we know you beat Sugar !!! or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Chaz Repekta. His son Aidan said they would like to organise a sporting occasion on his birthday, July 5, that includes all four provinces to represent their father . 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. He was somehow inserted at No. Somehow LaManna went from being unranked in any division in November to being ranked No. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. He fought his heart out and we put on a great show for all time.. How was LaManna in a fight for the WBAs regular middleweight title given that his only two recent performances in the division were victories over some 30-26 dude named Jorge Pimentel and some 22-14 dude named Juan de Jesus Angulo Gonzalez? Please try again later. He famously defended his title against Tommy Hearns in 1985 in a brutal three round fight billed as The War.. Fundora, amazingly, is 6-foot-6 and 154 pounds. He was a member of the Teamsters Union and retired from . Rest In Peace. Effectively, the smaller and quicker Leonard fought in eye-catching flurries, while Hagler landed the more telling blows. As the champion, Antuofermo retained his crown. The most determined dignified sportsman of my life - thanks Marvin, We well miss you marvin bryan from newark, I run Marvin's tribute group on FB. This is a memorial, a tribute to the champion Hagler was inside of the ring and the man he was outside of it. We will remember him forever. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. 8 Of course the World Boxing Association would be involved in this kind of BS. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. His wife Kay announced via Facebook: I am sorry to make a very sad announcement. Add to your scrapbook. There are so many good memories. There was little time for a true celebration. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. based on information from your browser. He was so serious, and we opened it up and there were all the rocks.. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. I hope that we do a lot more than just naming a small portion [of road].. He was training on the cold beaches of Cape Cod preparing for his next fight. Today unfortunately my beloved husband Marvelous Marvin passed away unexpectedly at his home here in New Hampshire. 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