Marvelous Marvin Hagler is dead – Legendary Middleweight boxer, Marvelous Marvin Hagler has passed away at the age of 66.
“I am sorry to make a very sad announcement. Today unfortunately my beloved husband Marvelous Marvin passed away unexpectedly at his home here in New Hampshire. Our family requests that you respect our privacy during this difficult time.” It read.
The boxing legend changed his name Hagler to Marvelous in 1982 after being angry that commentators didn’t refer to him by his nickname.
He was the undisputed middleweight champion between 1980 and 1987, and is an inductee of the International Boxing Hall of Fame.