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Marvin Hagler Biography - Road To The Title, Chronology, Hagler Vs. Leonard, Awards And Accomplishments, Further Information

1954-

American boxer

Marvelous Marvin Hagler was a hard-hitting lefty who could switch his stance and also box right-handed. The world middleweight champion from 1980 to 1987, Hagler was a gutsy, aggressive fighter. Over the course of his 14 years as a professional boxer, he posted a record of 62-3-2 and successfully defended his title 12 times before losing to Sugar Ray Leonard in an controversial split decision in 1987.

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Marvin Hagler - Road To The Title

Marvin Hagler - Chronology

Marvin Hagler - Hagler Vs. Leonard

Marvin Hagler - Awards And Accomplishments

Marvin Hagler - Further Information

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