Boxing Great Marvelous Marvin Hagler Dead At 66 Says Wife

NEW HAMPSHIRE. (THECOUNT) — Marvelous Marvin Hagler, the former undisputed middleweight boxing champion of the world, who reigned from the sport from 1980 to 1987, died Saturday at his home in New Hampshire. He was 66.

Hagler, who was widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters of all time, died on Saturday in New Hampshire, according to a Facebook post from his wife, Kay.

Up until about 5 years ago, Hagler lived primarily in Italy.

Hagler (62-3-2, 52 knockouts) won the WBA and WBC middleweight titles from Alan Minter via third-round technical knockout on Sept. 27, 1980, and claimed the inaugural IBF crown with a fourth-round win over Wilford Scypion on May 27, 1983. He made 12 successful title defenses and fought seven times in Las Vegas.

His third-round knockout victory over Tommy Hearns on April 15, 1985, at Caesars Palace is one of the most memorable fights in boxing history. As is his split-decision loss April 6, 1987, at Caesars Palace to Sugar Ray Leonard, reports RJ.

Geo quick facts: New Hampshire, a U.S. state in New England, is defined by its quaint towns and large expanses of wilderness. In the north, White Mountain National Forest is known for winter sports areas and Mt. Washington, the region’s highest peak, with a cog railway to its summit. Also in the White Mountains are moose, black bears and part of the Appalachian Trail – wikipedia.