Marvelous Marvin Hagler Documentary - The Marvelous One

[@seniordavidmanderson9232]

Hagler used to isolate himself at the very tip of Cape Cod (near his hometown Brockton, Massachusetts) in a remote beach hotel. He would wake up at 3 AM every morning and do sprints on the beach at Cape Cod in heavy combat boots- half of it running backwards. Sprints are a great way to build up your endurance and body. Sprinters maximally contract their muscles, which requires a lot more work than a slow, staggered, constant run. Not to mention, your testosterone and hormones are released in greater amounts with short maximal energy bursts. During the winter, it was said to be one of the coldest places on Earth due to the heavy wind. Marvin would actually be screaming due to the pain of the cold and the pain in his legs and lungs. Then he went into "solitary" till six in the evening. At six, he went to the gym they'd set up alongside the pool at a hotel nearby. Your body tends to burn even more calories in the cold, as your energy expenditure increases. Therefore, this could be part of the reason why Hagler was extremely lean. There, they would perform a circuit of jumping rope, heavybag, speedbag, and situps (where they'd do several rounds each), but one strict rule was adhered to: three minutes work, one minute rest, for all of it. This mimics that of a typical boxing match and will get Hagler ready for his matches. After that they would do their sparring routine. Marvin had to have several sparring partners in camp with him because he used them up with such regularity. "Marvin don't ease up on you," said longtime sparring partner and world champion Buster Drayton. There's no play when it comes to Marvelous Marvin; "he comes to work". This is another great way to get him ready for his matches. Marvin would spar with three to four sparring partners, where he went two rounds each before moving on to the next fresh partner. This dramatically improved his conditioning and taught him to remain in great position even while he was tired. Drayton also said that his sparring partners would leave the ring with the insides of their mouths so chewed up from Hagler's blows that they couldn't even eat dinner that night. After that, he would rest, eat, and watch film of himself and his opponents. The workouts were open to the public, so he'd remove his gear, toss a nod to the audience, and return to the self-imposed solitary confinement. Those working with him in camp have said that he wouldn't even socialize, because he wanted to remain so focused on his goals. He stayed in his room, and could be seen frequently sitting alone on his balcony staring out at the Cape water for long periods at a time. Marvin made sure that he worked out 7 days a week and got atleast 100 rounds of sparring in every week, but most importantly, he was always fast asleep by 8 PM to get his 7 hours before his 3 AM run. Source: Ring Magazine article

[@seniordavidmanderson9232]

"So many of the greats were just wild, wild people...but then there were some greats that were just real disciplined. MARVIN HAGLER is my best example for that. When I was a kid growing up in Boston, Hagler was the middleweight champion of the world, and they used to show him on the news, he'd be running on the sand dunes of Cape Cod in the winter, in the freezing cold with a hoodie on, screaming "War! WAR!" It was amazing. Marvin Hagler made you just want to get out of your house and go running in the snow. That's what I always got out of him, not that he was so wild; he was so mentally strong, he had an iron chin, and his discipline was impeccable." -- Joe Rogan on boxer Marvin Hagler

[@seniordavidmanderson9232]

Both Rocky Marciano and Marvin Hagler are from Brockton. Hagler heard a lot about Marciano's work-ethic and determination from Goody Petronelli. Who is Goody Petronelli? He was born in Brockton, Massachusetts and grew up as a close friend of Rocky Marciano. Both their fathers had emigrated from the Abruzzo region of Italy. Petronelli was also a friend of Marciano's trainer, Allie Colombo. The Petronelli brothers opened their Brockton gym in 1969, the same year both Marciano and Colombo died (in a plane crash and an auto accident respectively.) Guerino "Goody" Petronelli with his brother Pasquale, managed and trained world middleweight champion Marvelous Marvin Hagler. Marvin knew so much about Rocky. Notice the similarities. Their daily year-round workouts and the solitaire confinement with little interaction. What I'm trying to say is Hagler adopted a lot of Marciano's monk like training methods and it paid off tremendously.

[@seniordavidmanderson9232]

To whoever is out there reading this message, if you are having a hard time just remember you are not alone and never give up. The person who is reading this message, i wish you success, health, love and happiness. D, Anderson USMC 68-69

[@shawnw5242]

He had a nice big house in New Hampshire where he would isolate also.

[@rafaelramirez1507]

WOW 😮 , no wonder I admire him so much 👍

[@jasoncarskadon6809]

In my eyes Marvin Hagler was one the greatest middle weights to ever step in the ring. What a amazing fighter.

[@jimlewis2395]

Hear Hear !!!

[@johnmc3862]

And one of the greatest boxers, full stop!

[@fioralbannach6647]

No doubt, 12 title defenses, in an era that was full of the best fighters, in middleweight history. It could be argued, he was the best, of em all

[@johnarneriise8510]

Definitely agree with you 😎 top 2 behind sugar ray Robinson then monzon

[@johnarneriise8510]

The old time fighters Duran ray Robinson hagler Leonard hearns ,make Mayweather's record look like a joke , Mayweather's great but these guy's were a different breed 👊

[@bluelivesmatter719]

Hagler and Arguello are my two all time favorites. It’s a shame neither are here today. Thank you, Rich

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, bluelivesmatter719

[@dalebecause2467]

Hagler my all-timer....Arguello right up there...Salvador Sanchez....oh man, what could have been....

[@tjones617]

​@@dalebecause2467Salvador Sanchez was something special

[@brucewayne3602]

truer words never spoken -They were beyond brilliant ... Blessings Both !!!

[@Camcolito]

A 2-hour documentary on the Marvelous One? Why yes, that is acceptable.

[@scoobyj100slaker1000]

This is awesome! I grew up near Brockton Mass. and worked in Brockton for 5 years in the late 80's. I used to see Mr. Hagler doing his roadwork quite often. I'd always toot my horn and he would always give a wave back. I was only a teenager so that wave meant something to me.

[@jackskerry2467]

Great memories 👍

[@scoobyj100slaker1000]

@@jackskerry2467 most definitely.

[@tactical1224]

Great story! Thanks for sharing...

[@poluiyytt]

Thank you for this doc about Hagler.Marvin Hagler is my favourite fighter,he has everything,granite chin,power in both hands,crazy stamina,always in shape,even if he was southpaw he could change hes stance.For me Hagler is the best southpaw,he was a war machine.

[@reubenrodriguez5581]

Hagler is in the top 3 for me. He basically could be a champ in any generation whether past or present, he was truly one of a kind. It's funny how he could have had a completely perfect record if the judges had not been biased against him but I guess boxing is corrupt sometimes. Shame that we lost a legend like him, RIP Marvelous One

[@leodavidson5635]

I agree who’s your 1st and 2nd ?

[@reubenrodriguez5581]

@@leodavidson5635 1. Ali 2. Moore

[@reubenrodriguez5581]

Michael Spinks definitely is in my top 10 though

[@triplejunction7073]

First Willie Monroe was a legitimate “L” even Hagler admitted that.

[@reubenrodriguez5581]

True, one of his only true defeats

[@rafaelramirez1507]

My all time favorite boxer Marvelous Marvin Hagler 🌟

[@borisaoco44]

Mines too, what a mfkn fighting🥊🥊 😮machine was THE MARVELOUS ONE!!!❤👏👏👏 UFFFFF!!! LEGENDARY/ ONE OF A KIND!!!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@jcdova29]

Mr. Marvelous Marvin Hagler was a force. He was a destruction machine. His heart and desire were like no other. Thank you for this documentary it will definitely keep the legend of Mr. Hagler alive. RIP champion!

[@skintslots]

The greatest Middleweight ever in my book. That decision against Leonard still makes me angry on behalf of Marvin Hagler. Rest in Peace champ.

[@jaycee571]

And to think Leonard dodged him for years before agreeing to fight, we all know Hagler won.

[@chocolatetownforever7537]

Could not agree more. Greatest ever.

[@MrBrowser1881]

Yes, I agree, Hagler landed a lot more and more often than Leonard, you can say that 'playing to the crowd' won him the decision in my opinion.

[@patprr1756]

Leonard made him look like a clown .

[@patprr1756]

​@@jaycee571Not so .

[@kllbll85]

Fight with Mugabi was hands down one of the most brutal fights ever

[@matayorwakasenyi674]

almost as brutal as hagler vs. hearns.

[@johndasilva2686]

Yes it was very brutal. However back in the 1960s Emilie Griffith’s v Benny. Parrot 3 was tragically brutal.

[@kllbll85]

@@johndasilva2686 Don't like tragically brutal! Permanent brain damage which I believe they both sustained in that fight is plenty for me!

[@alidaygo619]

Definitely

[@billybob9961]

I agree one of the most underrated spectacular fights in the history of boxing, I have watched that fight many times over the years and I am always amazed marvelous Marvin Hagler‘s unrelenting Nonstop come forward pounding the beast into the ground. The beast was never the same after that fight.

[@waynelittle646]

The great years of boxing. Marvin Hagler - Legend

[@jackskerry2467]

Absolutely the golden era

[@johnnobrega4767]

The best boxing documentary I’ve ever seen ,,,,,, by a country mile !! Thanks Rich .

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Wow, thank you John.

[@elysium619]

Marvelous Marvin! What a treat and privilege it was, as a boxing fan, to watch Hagler and his career. A golden era for boxing.

[@jonpark5203]

Great documentary... The fights against, Duran, hearn and Leonard were legendary, and will never be replocated IMHO.. These guys in that era were made of steel.. Rest in peace marvin Hagler, you will always be the true champ in my eyes 💯🙌🥊🔥❤️🔥🥊

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Jon

[@KevinPayton-fq8gd]

One of boxing's golden eras for sure

[@roberthockett270]

Hear hear. They were to the '80s what Ali, Frazier and Foreman were to the '70s.

[@quinfraylon6710]

And Dugabi

[@davidgifford169]

Duran, Hearns, Leonard, Mugabi...Marvin always DID love to fight the smaller guys, didn't he.

[@philiplevins6702]

what a fighter...what a chin...what guts and determination...what a man...true Legend ...a force in any generation🍀🍀

[@billybob9961]

I agree the marvelous one could literally be put in any generation and still be one of the best fighters on the planet earth. That’s something that can be said for very many fighters especially fighters of today. Marvelous Marvin Hagler definitely my favorite fighter of all time The definition of a professional true champion a legend in the middleweight division a legend in boxing history.

[@texasstadium]

Hagler's overlooked attributes were intelligence and loyalty. Sticking with the Petronelli's paid off. It's smart to have competent friends working your corner. They were a great triangle of strength.

[@RonColeman-zy5cd]

So true he was great for them and they was great for him I think they loved each other and that's the way it should be. He was my favorite fighter of all I loved to watch him fight RIP

[@dltguitar6532]

that's cause I heard the Petronelli's had mafia ties so yeah I guess they were good for his career

[@spikenomoon]

No you didn’t. You infer they do because if their name. And because they owned a honest construction business.

[@spikenomoon]

@@RonColeman-zy5cdi really believe he won the sugar Rey fight. Sugar was constantly running.

[@dltguitar6532]

@@spikenomoon Sammy the bull said they were

[@MrCeora]

A great champion. Rose above his circumstances, mapped a path for himself, reached his goal. We can all learn from this champion a lesson on determination. RIP ...

[@potentially__9445]

Muhammad Ali used to be my favorite boxer of all time, after learning about and watching Marvin Hagler a lot more. He is my ABSOLUTE favorite fighter EVER, in ANY type of combat sport. His heart, determination, will, and work ethic are ABSOLUTELY UNMATCHED. GREAT video, the best documentary on Marvin Hagler. 👍🏾

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Potentially Offensive.

[@leeleeclark3132]

My all time favorite Boxer R.I.P Marvelous Marvin Hagler

[@jessearias2863]

Again thanks Rich , big sports fans who weren't born in the 80s need to know who Hagler and the other great fighters of that Era are. And what they missed.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, Jesse. The 80s were the greatest in so any ways.

[@u4ea70]

Fortunately, I managed to catch the early part of the first upload before it was taken down. Some stuff I had never seen before, despite being a Marvin fan for decades. Great work as always, Rich.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, U4 EA

[@realife1542]

Where can I watch that footage now?

[@brettpaterson8042]

Marvin Hagler was the last of the great undisputed champions, he went to the ring not just to win but destroy his opponents, you box when you are building your career but once your champion you have to fight as if your life depends on it. Loved the marvellous one, he was my childhood champion and I was so upset when I found out that he had passed away. In his prime he would beaten them all, past and present.🥊. God Bless Rich & thank you ever so much for this. 🙏

[@joshuajarod1909]

Robbed against Leonard. The best fighter of the 80s, best Middleweight of all time.

[@tloustrats]

@@sadken4445 sugar ray robinso was not a natural mw and did not fight a lot of time in this category. Haggler had a 6 long year reign there

[@dougdickason]

Was not robbed against Leonard. I get it. Hagler was the greatest middleweight champion ever, and i was a huge fan of he and Ray both and didnt want Ray to fight him because i thought Marvin may have hurt him, because Ray had been retired and fought only once in like 4-5 years. Ray saw what very few others did, and saw that Marv was beatable and trained hard and beat him. I have scored that fight maybe 10 times. Its by far the fight i have studied more than any other,and i really have to gift Hagler a few rounds to get him to win a close fight. I thought Leonard fairly won 115-113, and have no issue with a 116-112. I felt bad for Marvin but it didnt change him being the greatest champion ever at middleweight.

[@joshuajarod1909]

@sadken4445 Sugar Ray Robinson is the greatest fighter of all time, also likely the greatest welterweight of all time, but not the greatest middleweight. At Middleweight, Robinson dropped his Middleweight title 4 different times. Hagler ruled with an iron fist

[@tloustrats]

@@dougdickason Lol all the fight leonard was just throwing fast combination in the last 30 secs to make believe judges he was more active. But theses punches did not connect most of the time. It was a robbery

[@dougdickason]

@@tloustrats every debate i get in about this give that lame reason. I hate arguing because i then have to point out what Hagler did....which was not much. He was slow, looked like he was moving through wet concrete and had a hard time landing a good punch. You would think that as great as Marvin was, and as fake and phony as Rays haters say he was, that Marv could have breathed on Ray and knocked him out. Rays pitter pat combinations at least connected and i hate saying that because i thought it was a brilliant accomplishment for Ray, to have come out of retirement for as long as it was, and not only give a full, good fight, but to have won, and the haters are so upset that Marvin lost, they refuse to give Ray the respect he deserves. Marvin was just too old when he fought Ray and his skills had dropped, and he lost. The issue about Leonard fighting hard the last 60(not 30) was because Ray said after the fight that he wanted his corner to let him know there was a minute left so.he would try to close the last part of the round strong to win the round. Thats a smart strategy and doesnt mean he didnt do anything the other two minutes, its was just a way for him to finish off rounds strong. Something De La Hoya could have learned to do but didnt.

[@anthonyventi1579]

How the hell did I miss this drop 10 days ago!! Jesus Rich, you’re dropping full length features on us now?? 👏 👏 👏

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

haha, yeah I couldn't really condense Hagler's story in anything less.

[@anthonyventi1579]

@@RichtheFightHistorian for sure! You could’ve done an hour just on Hagler vs Philadelphia!!

[@anthonyventi1579]

I very much enjoyed this one!

[@rojai9673]

The man who fought against the politics of boxing and won

[@matthew-jy5jp]

Um mate, he retired after a loss to sugar ray and never put on gloves again. If anything he lost that fight with boxing politics

[@venicec3310]

Not really they robbed him in the leonard fight which made hagler retire from boxing

[@Aristotelezz]

@@venicec3310 There's a rule of thumb that in a boxing match the one who lands more than 50% of the power punches is the winner. That seems to happen in most cases. Leonard landed 53%, and Hagler 37%. Also Leonard landed the most powerpunches 258 against 213. Looking at it from that way Hagler wasn't robbed. Also Leonard landed a higher total number of punches than Hagler, 306 against 291. All in all it was a close fight, and you may feel Hagler was the winner, but he surly wasn't robbed.

[@PhilAndersonOutside]

I'm going to argue 50% of the reason he lost to Leonard was politics. Not 100% - Ray fought a smart fight, landed more punches (even if they didn't phase Hagler, and many were glancing). But if someone is going to post saying politics had nothing to do with it, I'm going call total BS.

[@matthew-jy5jp]

@@PhilAndersonOutside I think he's talking about marvelous Marvin Hagler's attempts to try to fight for a title and how long it took him. Not Losing to Sugar Ray

[@WolframtheBlessed3499]

Rich, how do you ONLY have 57 thousand subscribers? I LOVE this channel, I feel I am back in 1983 watching a boxing documentary on my parent's big box analog television with the rabbit ears antenna, and large clicking channel dial. Keep up the awesome work Rich. LOVE IT.

[@vamoneygroup]

The most underrated boxing channel on the internet.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Kubikiri. I'm getting up there subs wise, slow and steady :)

[@rafaelramirez1507]

I strongly believe Rich will be way up there very soon, with a documentary like this, I see this channel pumping 🥊💥 👍👍

[@michaelh.117]

This is a masterpiece, Rich! You truly did him justice. It's a crying shame--breaks my heart, really--that the boxing business never did him justice during his career. When he finally won the crown, he was greeted with a bombardment of beer cans, and then had the crown stolen from him.

[@shawnw5242]

I totally concur

[@rafaelramirez1507]

Makes me sad and angry , Marvin Hagler deserved much better than that , nonetheless he will always be a world champion in my heart

[@johnmc3862]

lol, can you be a bit more dramatic. 😂😂😂

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Michael.

[@shawnw5242]

TOTALLY AGREE. WELL SAID MIKE. TOP COMMENT ☆☆☆☆☆

[@adamg9173]

Hagler definitely deserves this long in depth look at his career. No way you could have done justice to Marvin with a 20 minute documentary. Man, Sugar seems like a guy who could have drove you insane in the ring.

[@infiniteuniverse9528]

Along with Hagler's many other skills, he probably had the greatest chin I ever saw in combat sports. I've never seen Hagler hurt, stunned or even acknowledge a punch landed on him. The man was made of Concrete. RIP Marvelous

[@jamescook4116]

He did have a great chin. When he was hurt or stunned, he hid it well. Hearns, Minter, Sibson, and Roldan all buzzed him at points in their fights. Hearns legitimately hurt him if only briefly. He was incredibly durable.

[@infiniteuniverse9528]

@@jamescook4116 We heard the announcers claim Hagler was stunned, but saw no evidence that was actually true.

[@jamescook4116]

@@infiniteuniverse9528 Against Hearns? He most certainly was hurt. He goes to grab Hearns into a clinch after taking the right hand. Even when he steps back after being separated he's static for a few seconds.

[@infiniteuniverse9528]

@@jamescook4116 Static for a few seconds is hardly verification that Hagler was "Hurt". Especially since he kept coming forward until he walked Hearns down and got him outta there. Not the behavior at all of someone who is supposedly hurt.

[@jamescook4116]

@@infiniteuniverse9528 Sure. Ok.

[@joecurmaci5880]

It's a privilege to be able to watch these fights again to appreciate them I'm truly beside myself 64 years old and it brings back great memories for when I was young myself

[@getsmart3701]

Great, great documentary Rich. Really well done. I think this will become the documentary of reference on the greatest Middleweight of all time. Thank you for this mate. Hagler is my favorite boxer of all time, he moves the emotional needle for me like only Trinidad, Lopez(Ricardo) and Cotto have done. His story is a distinctly American one, the hardship, the streets and the raw grit needed to succeed, as good as his championship run was (reference Rumy's Corner video on Hagler for the context of the fighters fought), his pre-championship run is one of the greatest of the modern era (post 1960). They just don't do it like that anymore, ever. No matter who your favourite current fighters are their records pale and pale badly in contrast to Marvin's record. It's a testament to the man and his attitude. As much as I love Hagler...Ray won that fight (and Marvin knew it, dancing before the cards are read, what was with that?). Sorry guys, it came two fights too late in the career and it showed, had it been earlier, Marvin steam rolls him down the stretch but it didn't play that way and he got pipped by smarts and showiness. Great fight all the same.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Getsmart.

[@Hyper_Driven]

Yeah I agree. Sugar ray may not have hurt Hagler and maybe Hagler had a lot of miles at that point but for Sugar to come off of a long layoff and might not have been his sharp self he executed the right game plan and didn’t let Hagler get anything off consistently and Sugar basically answered anything Hagler had. The rallies at the end of the rounds too were key to leave that impression on the judges. So that fight is clearly about what style you tend to like more. But for me Hagler had to put him down and hurt Sugar. Sugar executed his plan more than Hagler did.

[@Hyper_Driven]

@@RichtheFightHistorian thank you for the memories.

[@shawnw5242]

Another outstanding peice of work Rich. One I been waiting for, too. Since I'm born and raised in Brockton its of Champs and my dad worked at Sweeneys a downtown bar that Marvin would frequent and I lived in the projects with Rockin Robbie Simms. Marvin would pull up in his white Porshe and play waffleball with us kids and I would go Jogging with Robbie upto Petrocelles gym and watch then train.Its a Shame the City of Brockton demolished the gym. Anyway, I appreciate all your work Rich you are the undisputed Champ of Boxing documentaries on the WWW and YpuTube. Thank you

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks very much, Shawn. Very cool that you got to experience that as a kid.

[@Bloxdio_God]

Just watched this. Thanks very much Rich. It was breathtaking and very moving. The quality is excellent. Hagler one of the truly greatest boxers in history and the greatest fighter of the 1980’s. The ability, mindset, work ethic. The man. He was great. But in the end he lost on a hotly disputed decision. Leonard goes down in my estimation for avoiding the rematch with such a great champion who gave him a shot. RIP Marvin.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, John.

[@austinjotahesq595]

Leonard went down completely Abeg...way down

[@seanjohn7930]

Outstanding documentary about an outstanding boxer. Thank you 🙏

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Sean.

[@darrellmccall6100]

He and Aaron Pryor were my favorites. This was a well-put-together documentary .

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Darrell.

[@tactical1224]

Two all time greats...

[@anchorsaway1062]

Even after death, Mr Marvelous Marvin Hagler is still one of the baddest men on earth. RIP champ. I loved watching you when I was a boy. Still geek out on your highlights.

[@JohnPap.Struggler]

Yes uploaded again thank you lord🙏🙏 Hard work and dedication till the end

[@youngtrainingdaywestphilly203]

Marvelous Marvin Hagler and Matthew Saad Muhammad are my boxing idols! There should be movies about their lifes! 🥊🥊🥊🥊

[@grbbbc]

100% correct.

[@youngtrainingdaywestphilly203]

@surrealistIdealist1939. The Spinks Jinx! 🥊💯

[@Plough78]

​@surrealistIdealist1939. Maybe a distant second best after the ole mongoose Archie Moore. *Nuff Said* 🎉

[@sakutarousama290]

Haha hagler and saad are also my two favorites. Moore coming short behind, top 10 if not top 5

[@Whitegorillaboy]

Saad Muhammad won fights as a human heavy bag. He wasn't stylin'. Just took a mess of beatings and was standing at the end. I'm glad you love him, because somebody has to. If that's the kind of warrior who floats your boat, more power to you. Muhammad was a nice guy as champ, but watching him fight was like watching a head-on auto accident.

[@pooooornopigeon]

Ferocious in the ring and a gentleman out of it, I was lucky to chat to him shortly before he died. RIP Champ

[@AHMAD-2324]

Yes indeed the Marvelous one was truly something SPECIAL. R.I.P. to an Amazing TALENT/LEGEND 🙏🏽🕊🥊🥊🕊🕊

[@BibleExposition2022]

Marvin Hagler never got tired, incredible stamina, powerful punch, very accurate & effective, able to take hit & avoid hit also. If anyone can beat Bruce Lee in the ring, i would pick Marvin Hagler. No respect to Bruce Lee at all, just my observation; Bruce can punch so strong that a 700 lbs punching bag was not a problem to Bruce at all. I love them both, beautiful & talented human beings. Both lived short live & we missed them.

[@Mickieshelton]

No one could stop this man in his prime.

[@Mickieshelton]

@cliff-nb6bm no..Monzon would of been put in the hospital.

[@cameronpickard7456]

sugar did

[@Mickieshelton]

@@cameronpickard7456 he didn't though

[@francishughes542]

I disagree S.R.R. would have beaten him, also a peak R.J.J. would have been just to fast for him, & would have knocked him out.

[@xaviervega468]

@@francishughes542 R.J.J. might beat him, but he ain't knocking Hagler out. Hagler had one of the greatest chins in boxing history.

[@Alexanderpaal67]

Great documentary thanx. RIP Champ ✝️ One of the best. Legend 💪

[@marcoslaureano5562]

My top 5 middleweights of all time are Sugar Ray Robinson, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Bernard Hopkins, Roy Jones Jr., and Carlos Monzon. There are only MAYBE a handful of middleweights I could ever see beating the Marvelous One. Marvin was a huge part of my childhood when it comes to boxing. We NEVER missed one of his fights if we could help it and I very clearly remember watching the Hagler vs Hearns fight and also watching the re-broadcast of the Mugabi vs Hagler fight the next Saturday after the fight as the match had, for some odd reason, taken place on a Monday night if I'm not totally mistaken and I believe Hearns fought on the co-main event as well. Hagler/Hearns is one of the greatest fights of all time. But Mugabi, other than any of the "Kings" Hagler fought, gave Marvin his toughest fight. Marvelous was just a stone cold WARRIOR, an absolute gladiator that would have been just as at home fighting on the sands of the Colosseum as he was in a boxing ring in Atlantic City or Vegas. Another home-run Rich, thanks.

[@stephengeorge3507]

Agree,Mugabe was a beast, overall,I thought a better fight then the Hearns fight,Marvin was hit with some bombs,and just kept coming,doing g his thing,at that time,I think Mugabi would of beat Hearns,but Mugabi was never the same after that fight, Marvin was getting older and the fight took a little out of him,the old days you weight in few days before the fight,look at the size of Watts,Monroe, Mugabi, they were all about 175,180,at fight time,the second Vito fight,Vito shows up with Panama Lewis,enough said,he bleed every fight,because he always lunged in with his head,not his aponent, he was tough, but a winer,my two favorite fighters,Marvin 1,Salvador Sanchez 1a,great,great era,and most fights free,ABC, NBC, CBS, ESPN, USA, Tuesday night fights,tremendous LOL

[@MrWeliz]

@@stephengeorge3507 I remember those days and if a fight was scheduled on tv you could bet I was not moving from the tv

[@jimlewis2395]

Mugabi was a totally unstoppable beast. Everybody was scared to death to fight him, until Hagler put an end to him. Mugabi was a totally broken fighter afterwards

[@eggos77]

Imagine haglar vs monzon what a fight that would of been 👊🏾👊🏼

[@rafaelramirez1507]

@@stephengeorge3507 pretty good comment Stephen , I really liked it 👍👍

[@arthurmiller9434]

@Rich: Very well done. A tribute to a great man and boxer. I loved the quote you used to close out the segment. RIP Marvelous!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks very much, Arthur

[@stellathefella]

Respectful, truthful, articulate. Knowledgeable, researched and presented like a pro. Thank you RichtheFightHistorian

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks very much, Steve.

[@RollingStoneZzzzz]

Marvelous Marvin Hagler...The Greatest Middleweight in history! Any doubt? I guess I'm bias! I am from Massachusetts! I saw ALL the great fights and fighters from the 60s on! I met many of the GREATS including Duran...Leonard. Brockton Massachusetts the home of Rocky Marciano and Marvelous Marvin Hagler! Let's make sure Brockton honors Marvin the way they did Rocky...with a statue in his honor! Well deserved!!! Thanks for the memories Champ 🏆❤ 🥊🥊 RIP!🙏

[@Nada11488]

When Mugabi is waved off and Hagler first raises his arms in victory, he’s not smiling…he’s snarling. And I’ll be damned if he doesn’t look like a lion in that moment. Simply Marvelous, Rich. Thank you 🥊💙🦁

[@RonColeman-zy5cd]

You are so right he just killed his pray

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Nada.

[@benjonesjournalism]

Fantastic job as always Rich, always look forward to watching your documentaries

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks for the support, Ben.

[@stevenjayet6228]

Great doco Rich,keep them coming.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Steven. Will do.

[@BobBrown-xf2tm]

RIP Marvin Hagler....the greatest boxer in history. Met him several times and he was the ultimate gentleman.

[@RM-gn2nj]

wonderful analog film footage !! bravo for presenting this outstanding retrospec.Hagler hands down the topshelf of the division in the 80's And that robbery by Leonard was all about $$$ Marvin Hagler you are truly missed and are legend RIP

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, RM

[@grizzy4885]

He was and always will be the best I've ever seen Sugar waited waited and waited to fight him at the end of his career and still lost in my mind marvelous Was the greatest fighter of his era Period God bless the marvelous one 🙏 ❤️

[@davidgifford169]

Marvin couldn't resist the money to face yet another smaller man from a lower weight class. He always did like the fight the little guys.

[@ritchie-c8z]

right result leonad got the first 2 rounds as a head start as hagler gave them away, scoring punches are not always hard punches and leonard threw more that landed during the fight, four kings all great fighters and in one era

[@ericlabroussemarbella5613]

Merci Rich. Vous êtes le meilleur historien de la boxe . Vous contez chaque combat comme une tragédie grecque. Merci à vous. . Leonard won the fight.

[@alfred4012]

Hey bro, no disrespect to u, but everybody knows Hagler won that fight by split decision, that man got robbed more than once, should of retired undefeated, hands down, period 💯!

[@Phantom-sj7zg]

This is a true legend in boxing, an absolute beast in the ring and gentlemen outside of it, 1 of the best ever pound for pound, a true icon

[@bigstacks1463]

Great documentary, Rich!!! There will never be another Marvelous Marvin Hagler, a legendary king of the middleweight division. 💪🏾💪🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾👑

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, bigstacks...Agreed on MMH.

[@M.P.R.76-ch8rn]

Hagler was the ultimate fighter.He can box from either stance , he can brawl , Take a mean punch , definitely had the power , always in supreme shape 💯🥊

[@iam-rr5bk]

Of all the fight docs… this is the one for me. James Toney being second. Marvelous is my favorite of all time and Rich kills it every time. Always the finest content! Thanks!

[@RaffyvanDorpel]

Great video Rich, your best work so far imo. Keep it up!!!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Hey thanks, Raffy, will do.

[@orangescout1967]

Absolutely spectacular video. You are doing exceptional work with editing and content. Brilliant! Your videos are the standard for excellence in my opinion.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks so much, Orange Scout.

[@RR-kb2ks]

Incredible fighter, one of the best to ever enter the game, I was gutted we lost him, and especially like that. Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard were my boxing hero's when I was young, but as much as I loved Sugar Ray, he did not beat Hagler that day and it was a lie to mark it so, he simply didnt beat Hagler, if anything the fight was a draw, not a loss. Either way, what a beast of fighter, absolutely devastating on his day - a true boxing legend.

[@jjayyoung7335]

Leonard DID NOT BEAT Marvin Hagler.

[@robertcolcombe6893]

Yes he did

[@RR-kb2ks]

@@robertcolcombe6893 ?

[@patprr1756]

​@@jjayyoung7335He beat him well , made hagler look a clown .

[@christopherduffy1703]

Ok! Well there should be some movies out there with Marvin Hagler in them. I'm gonna keep my eyes opened for them.

[@kenpudsey6435]

Got a poster of Marvelous Marvin on my wall,which I ordered from his sports store,I'm from England and this guy was the greatest middleweight EVER..God bless you champ you will never be forgot.

[@mrtjpeno1141]

Thanks for putting up this outstanding documentary based on a legend and a fantastic athlete in a man's sport. I always enjoy watching all fights and his interviews. Much respect Marvin

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, T J

[@sixxfreak58]

One of Hagler's greatest attributes was his unwillingness to duck competition. Same with Hearns. The same can't be said about Leonard.

[@PhilAndersonOutside]

Hagler once said "I fight nothing but #1 contenders." Name another fighter who did that? I'm not even sure Hearns or Duran, who actively did take on everyone they could, can make that same claim.

[@Ispeakthetruthify]

But Leonard fought both of them. Just saying....

[@PhilAndersonOutside]

@@Ispeakthetruthify Except he waited until Hagler was old before finally taking him on.

[@rafaelramirez1507]

@@PhilAndersonOutside good one Phil 👍

[@Ispeakthetruthify]

@@PhilAndersonOutside I agree that Leonard waited until Hagler slowed down. Hagler was still VERY formidable, and SRL was a heavy underdog for a reason. And you have to remember, Ray hadn't fought in nearly 3 years, before he decided to take on Hagler. So to call Ray a duck, for taking on a guy like Hagler, after nearly 3 years of inactivity, is laughable. Now I do think Hagler won the fight, but that's another story. Ray fought guys like Duran(3x), Hearns(twice), Hagler, Benitez, and a tone of tough more unheralded fighters. Hell....he even fought guys like Terry Norris and Camacho, when he was WELL past his prime, and flat out old(for a boxer). So yeah...maybe you should pump the breaks in regards to what you're saying about Ray Leonard.

[@scotthawkins28]

Rich, I haven’t had the opportunity to view this video yet but I CANNOT WAIT to see it. You are a true master!!!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks very much, Scott, hope you enjoy.

[@jongoatbfcwalpole]

Hagler was probably the greatest middleweight of all time. At least top 3.

[@JoeElliottJr]

Superb & well done documentary! The Marvelous One, my #1 fighter of all time!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Joe

[@daafricanspeaks7325]

I appreciate the work you put into this ... thanks. He was one of my dad's favorites.

[@keithshuler6703]

Finally! Absolutely one of the greatest underated boxers of ALL TIME. He has never gotten all his props.

[@triplejunction7073]

I think Hagler was seriously burning out on boxing by the time he fought Leonard. There’s a limit to how many savagely intense performances a fighter can summon up before the well runs dry. He had recently been through a series of tough matches beforehand against Roldan, Hearns and Mugabi. Those fights took a lot out of him, it showed against Leonard..

[@leeinoregon1326]

Those Petronelli boys were way over their heads in the Leonard fight, and it cost Hagler the fight. I thought it was a shame that he retired after the loss.

[@RonColeman-zy5cd]

7073 you know I think you are probably right he was my favorite fighter and I think he just gave to much at the end. He sure could get me up for a fight I loved to watch him never a fight he didn't give his all. RIP to the champ

[@mozfonky]

I'm sure he was at the end by that point but I think Ray got into his head. Still a fight he should have gotten just based on being the longtime champ in a close fight but he should not have let it be so close.

[@PJP812]

thats exactly why SRL chose his timing for the fight precisely when he did - he wanted no part of prime MMH

[@leeinoregon1326]

@@mozfonky Either way, the days of having to kick the champs ass were long over. I've watched that fight about 50 times, including the night of. I never saw Marvin miss so much before that night, and he paid for it too. Petronelli's struck gold with Hagler, but the one night he needed them, they blew it. All that switching back and forth from southpaw accomplished nothing. I admit I'm a big Leonard fan too, and I had him winning a close fight that Hagler blew by taking off the last two rounds of a short fight. The sad thing is that Hagler could have most likely wrecked Ray in a rematch if he hadn't quit. Marvin actually helped beat himself, by trying to show off skills that were not what made him the great champion he was.

[@shovelhead56]

Rich, Brilliant Award Winning Episode! Don't know what else to say. You out did yourself with this one 🤙

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Hey thanks, D Man.

[@leodavidson5635]

Wow I’m amazed at this documentary 2hrs is amazing absolutely amazing great job 👏🏾 ❤🥊💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Hey thanks, Leo

[@timthompson8297]

I watched a Haggler workout in Seattle in the early 70s in Seattle prior to his fight with Seales. Very impressive.

[@RyanMclain]

Hell yeah. Im sure this will be fantastic. The man was my absolute favorite pre tyson/lewis. Easily in the top 5 ever, and you produce some of the best on here. I appreciate it rich

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Ryan.

[@georgenicholson6080]

You've once again proved you're the best documentarian on KZbin! Only a Jorge Paez doc could be better

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, George. Maromero will come in time.

[@liamthompson2604]

That first round between Hagler v Hearns was very very special. Hagler is an all time great!! . My father used to talk about Hagler, Hearns, Sugar Ray and Duran all the time. This was a very special time in boxing history.

[@jamescook4116]

Hagler's singular focus and drive were a huge factor in shaping his dominance over the middleweight division. He was talented, but his work ethic was simply terrifying. A spartan existence while in training camp seems to have been the norm. What was noteworthy was how much he had slowed down by the Leonard fight. Clancy makes remarks to that effect several times. It is glaringly apparent. If you look at the.speed and dexterity he displayed against Tony Sibson and compare it to his form in the Sugar Ray fight, the decline is significant. At his peak: 80'-83' he's even money against any of the all-time greats. His right jab when he turned it over was a pulverizing punch. An unusual blow that bludgeoned opponents. He also possessed unusually long arms for his average height. He used that advantage to great effect. Terrific work Rich. Loved hearing the corners talking during the Hagler-Leonard fight.

[@RaiderX948]

All these years later and it still sickens me to see them rob Marvin at the end of his career.

[@austinjotahesq595]

I actually didn't want to watch it again...

[@ritchie-c8z]

on punches landed it was the correct decision, power punches score the same as a punch landed and leonard alhough not as powerful ladned more and threw more

[@l.a.gordon5660]

Thank you for this great biography on one of the most under appreciated great champions of all time

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, LA.

[@nickwest8896]

The most dedicated ,disciplined ,devoted fighter I have ever seen,The great Hagler was a machine

[@LeonardTaylor700]

Damn Click on this and immediately got teary eyed! Thank you for covering one of the most furious fighters in history 😢❤💪🏾💯 RIP Marvelous one

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure Len, thanks for watching.

[@TRULYTRIBAL1]

king among men hands of god against opponents & made it all look marvelous a forever salute for this brother

[@2383Scorpio]

Great work in your reuploading your Marvelous Marvin Hagler video and I already said it before that you hope make a video on Hagler's half-brother Robbie Sims (Jr.). I will plan to watch it later in a week. Thanks Rich.

[@ToddWright2]

I rode the bus with Marvin many times in Brockton on his way to the gym. He was just a great dude all around. We used to talk a bit and this world famous boxer treated everyone with courtesy and grace. Truly one of a kind.

[@tactical1224]

Great story! Thanks for sharing this...

[@TstanDa-Man]

I grew up in Brockton one street over from where Rocky Marciano grew up and I met Marvin Hagler four houses down from Rocky‘s house when I was seven years old and 1987. I met him a few times more throughout the years. He’s our claimed to fame from our city along with Marciano

[@brianseneca3546]

Hagler for me is the greatest Middleweight Champion ever. Sugar Ray Robinson by all accounts was at his peak at 147 and I consider him like most the greatest ever P4P. I think Marvin would wear Monzon down and win by decision. It wouldnt be an easy fight as Carlos was an all time great as well, but I have all Monzon title fights on tape and although dominant I think Marvin would give him fits switching from southpaw to orthodox. Gone way too soon.

[@jackskerry2467]

Thank you for this great documentary. Hagler was a true champion & sporting hero. His loyalty to the Petronelli brothers & their great friendship tells you the stature of the man. This really was the story of the underdog who didn’t forget where he came from & became a legend 💚

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Jack.

[@J68browneyez]

Growing up as a kid in Newark,NJ, Marvin Hagler was my dude. I had so many posters of him on my wall as a kid back in the day.😂🥊🥊🥊🥊

[@manusmanus1084]

Not only the best middleweight in history but in my opinion the best fighter in history. The only thing capable of beating him were corrupt judges. He possessed the greatest chin in history too he fought the two greatest punchers in middleweight history (Hearns&Mugabi) and took their best without being phased so you are certainly not knocking him out. His skills and defense are also top tier along with always being in superb shape so to me the most complete fighter in history. He never ducked anyone and fought every tough fight there was often in his opponents back yard. Salute to you Marvelous a real man amongst men

[@joeaugustine]

The Marvelous one, Marvin Hagler, was a warrior. RIP.

[@nickharmer3049]

Fantastic work Rich. Brilliantly done, with terrific fight footage & narration.! Very much appreciated, indeed.!! Bless up bro 👊

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks very much, Nick.

[@copee2960]

Hagler had a fantastic ability to range a fighter and his balance and agility were next level...R.I.P Champ.

[@Dividenddream]

What a great documentary Rich thank you! Marvin was one of the best middleweights ever, but more importantly he was an american hero and the example of an american dream! RIP "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler 🙏

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Dividend Dream.

[@billyrayvalentine8471]

Top 5 greatest to ever fight in the ring. Best of his era.

[@1jamyardie281]

Duran stepping up showed how tough he was as a fighter to face the marvelous one. Hagler is a legendary hard working fighter that persevered thru a lot to become champion.

[@rshak663]

He’s the reason I watch and love boxing. He truly was marvelous.

[@vinceclark1655]

...Happy to watch it a second time, Rich....thank you. Still a brilliant documentary...

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Hey thanks, Vince

[@andrewdevitt9380]

Amazing that the two most conditioned boxers in history came from the same town . Great montage at the start and what he was about inside the ring. No messing around . Simply the best middleweight of all time. Granite chin , gas tank on full , ko artist , very skilled boxer , and could hit with both hands . Fought everyone there was ducked knowone. An absolute beast against mugabi, no pun intended. Could of whopped faces in any era. Not a boring fight to be seen with hagler.