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Tributes pour in after middleweight boxing legend Marvin Hagler dies at 66

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Middleweight boxing legend, Marvin Hagler has died at the age of 66 on Saturday, his wife Kay confirmed via social media.

Hagler was one of the greatest boxers in the 70’s and 80’s, and was the undisputed middleweight champion from 1980 until his loss to “Sugar” Ray Leonard in 1987.

American Hagler fought 67 times over 14 years as a pro out of Brockton, Massachusetts, finishing 62-3-2 with 52 knockouts.

His wife, Kay, made a post confirming his death on a Facebook page for her husband’s fans.

“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,” she wrote.

But tributes are pouring in from across the world, with popular promoter Bob Arum saying the fighter was a loyal person.

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“Marvelous Marvin Hagler was among the greatest athletes that Top Rank ever promoted. He was a man of honor and a man of his word, and he performed in the ring with unparalleled determination.

“He was a true athlete and a true man. I will miss him greatly,” Arum tweeted.

The demise of Hagler has gone viral on social media, with users referring to him as one of the greatest to ever step in the ring.

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