The boxing world was plunged into mourning at the news of Marvin Hagler’s passing.
The middleweight legend’s wife, Kay G. Hagler, made the announced on her husband’s Facebook fan page, saying only that the Hall of Famer had passed away suddenly.
Hagler was the undisputed 160-pound champ between 1980 and 1987, when Sugar Ray Leonard pulled off a tremendous upset to take the title.
Here are some reactions from Twitter.
This is how I want to remember Marvelous Marvin Hagler . His words encouraging Adonis Stevenson after his accident Always there to help others. The boxing world is in Disbelief. A champion for eternity. pic.twitter.com/2slnz97ta7
— Mauricio Sulaiman (@wbcmoro) March 14, 2021
Hard to explain what a big deal #MarvelousMarvinHagler was in the 1980s. He was Mike Tyson before there was a Mike Tyson. The best AND the baddest. For people in my generation, this one hits hard. RIP champ.
— Max Kellerman (@maxkellerman) March 14, 2021
Rest in Peace to the legendary Marvelous Marvin Hagler. Grew up studying this man & always trying to emulate the same ferocity & grit he would use to beat his opponents. You’ll be missed Champ. pic.twitter.com/GDbYDjUFbI
— Chris Eubank Jr (@ChrisEubankJr) March 14, 2021
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. pic.twitter.com/RjNSlayBwA
— Bob Arum (@BobArum) March 14, 2021
Saddened to hear about the death of Marvelous Marvin Hagler. One of the greatest to ever step in the ring! #RIPMarvelous pic.twitter.com/RNgVym0CdC
— Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya) March 14, 2021
Marvin Hagler came to my fight in Boston. I appreciated what he said to me after my fight. Rest In Peace, my friend. Condolences to the Hagler family. Thank you Marvelous Marvin Hagler for all you gave to boxing #boxing #legend #icon #friend #boxer #worldchampion #wildcardboxing pic.twitter.com/LNduOj4Qd9
— Freddie Roach (@FreddieRoach) March 14, 2021
Rest In Peace Marvin Hagler 🙏🏼
— Vergil Ortiz Jr. (@VergilOrtiz) March 13, 2021
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Unbelievable!! RIP Marvellous Marvin Hagler ❤️🙏😢😢😢 #Boxing #Boxe #Boxeo @ Montreal, Quebec https://t.co/QuXjbbZdlG
— Russ Anber (@RussAnber) March 14, 2021
I am crushed to hear of the death of Marvin Hagler. I have known him since the early 1980s. I was lucky to call many of his fights and honored to know him outside the ring. My affection and respect for him knows no bounds. Loved being around him. He will be missed.
— Al Bernstein (@AlBernstein) March 14, 2021
Dam bittersweet day for us boxing fans. All waiting for a great fight and today one of the greatest legends of our sport dies. May my condolences rest in peace for her family. #Marvinhagler
— Yordenis Ugas (@YordenisUgas) March 14, 2021
RIP to a true legend. Marvelous Marvin Hagler pic.twitter.com/XVKpam3beS
— Rougarou (@RPrograis) March 14, 2021
Very sad to hear that Marvin Hagler passed away at the age of 66, way too young. Was a highlight to see @GGGBoxing and Marvin Hagler together, one of the greatest Champions and role model for young boxers. RIP Champ🥊 pic.twitter.com/PiiTEj6dem
— Tom Loeffler (@TomLoeffler1) March 14, 2021
Absolutely gutted
One of the best to ever do it
RIP champ
🙏🥊💔#MarvinHagler pic.twitter.com/imVdFpo3gx— David Diamante (@daviddiamante) March 14, 2021
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