Then There Were Three: A Marvelous Tribute
Sunday morning, 14th March 2021, I’m lying in bed and click open the Sky Sports App on my phone , going straight to the boxing page to look for news on Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury. I see Marvin Hagler’s face at the top of the feed and I’m wondering why he’s there! Then I read the headline, ‘Marvin Hagler dies aged 66.’ I can’t believe it! I only tweeted about Hagler the other day on the anniversary of his fight with John ‘The Beast’ Mugabi. His death was announced on The Marvelous Marvin Hagler FAN CLUB Facebook page by his wife, Kay: “I am sorry to make a very sad announcement. 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. With love Kay G. Hagler” Many of boxing’s stars also took to Twitter to offer their tributes and condolences: “Marvelous Marvin Hagler was among the greatest athletes that Top Rank ever promoted. He was a man of hono