Marvin Hagler

Marvin Hagler was an American professional boxer who reigned as the undisputed champion of the middleweight division from 1980 to 1987 and had a legendary fight against Thomas 'Hit Man' Hearns in 1985.

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Profession :

Boxer

Birthday :

May 23, 1954

Age :

70

Marvin Nathaniel Hagler, an American professional boxer, competed from 1973 to 1987 and was widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time. As the undisputed middleweight champion from 1980 to 1987, Hagler successfully defended his title twelve times, with all but one ending in a knockout. Known for his tenacious fighting style, granite chin, and exceptional boxing skills, Hagler’s most famous fight was the brutal three-round battle against Thomas ‘Hit Man’ Hearns in 1985, known as ‘The War.’ This match is considered one of the greatest fights in boxing history. Hagler also had notable bouts with Roberto Duran and Sugar Ray Leonard.

After retiring from boxing, Hagler pursued an acting career, appearing in movies such as “Indio” and “Crazy Horse” and making guest appearances on TV shows like “The A-Team” and “Miami Vice.” He even starred in a Japanese commercial endorsing a brand of cognac. Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1993, Hagler held the highest knockout percentage of all undisputed middleweight champions. He passed away on March 13, 2021, at the age of 66, leaving behind a legacy as one of the greatest middleweight boxing champions of all time.