By Kieran O'Sullivan: Brothers and sisters, today we are going to get righteous. Together we are going to look at one of the great righteous rounds in boxing
“HOW vain, without the merit, is the name,” says the poet Homer, who must’ve realized the power names have because of the image, identity and responsibility they imbue on their owners. Many of us were born with names that we’re stuck with from womb to tomb. Others change their names,…
Marvin Hagler: Boxing champion and one of the greatest-ever middleweights msn.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from msn.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Clockwise from the top: Hagler fights Thomas Hearns in ‘The War’ in 1985, Hagler spars with South African President Nelson Mandela in 1994 and Hagler in October 1982.
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The boxing world is mourning Marvellous Marvin Hagler after the middleweight died on March 13 at the age of 66.
His wife, Kay, announced his death in an online post.
“I am sorry to make a very sad announcement,” she wrote. “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.”