Reverence: The impact of Marvelous Marvin Hagler

While the boxing world is still reeling from the news of the passing of middleweight legend Marvelous Marvin Hagler, many in the industry took to social media with their reactions and memories.

Marvin was the best of the best. A true champion in and out of the ring - and so were the Petronelli brothers – Lee Samuels

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 – Freddie Roach

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 – Bob Arum

A bright light has been dimmed. One of the most tenacious, yet tender, men I’ve had the pleasure to know passed today. Marvelous Marvin Hagler will leave this world having made his mark on the sport of boxing and our hearts. A person of great talent and character – Mauricio Sulaiman

We are saddened to hear of the passing of boxing legend, “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler. Our condolences go out to the Hagler family- Boston Celtics

War. Love and Respect champion – Andre Ward

Marvin was one of the best warriors in the sport. Condolences to his family. He will be missed – Mike Tyson

We will miss you Marvelous Marvin Hagler – Manny Pacquiao

This one hurts. Rest in Peace Champ, Marvelous Marvin Hagler – Teofimo Lopez

Legend is a word used too often but Marvin was a legend at middleweight. Dads, get your kids, and aspiring boxers to see some of Marvin’s fights. A true legend – Frank Bruno.

Saddened to hear of the news of the passing of Marvelous Marvin Hagler. One of my heroes and a massive inspiration to me when I was young. Had the honour of meeting him a few years back in Vegas with my boy. An amazing man and a true boxing legend, RIP Champ. – Joe Calzaghe

May you rest in paradise, Marvelous Marvin Hagler. You were a man I looked up to and idolized when I decided to become a boxer. You were the reason I was able to overcome many challenges in my career, Thank you. You will always be remembered. – Timothy Bradley Jr.

I am sorry to hear about Marvin haler’s passing. Rest in Peace. He was one hell of a champion. He was champion for a nice little while – Michael Spinks

Rest in peace, Marvin. You were greatness – Vinny Paz.

Marvin Hagler was undisputed middleweight champion 1980-87. March 10, 1986 - 35 years ago, almost to the day - Hagler beat John Mugabi by 11th round KO. Perhaps the toughest fight of Hagler’s career. It was the first boxing match televised by Showtime. Rest in peace, champ – Stephen Espinoza

Rest In Peace Legend and the greatest middleweight champion - Gennadiy Golovkin

Saddened to hear about the death of Marvelous Marvin Hagler. One of the greatest to ever step in the ring! - Oscar De La Hoya

We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Marvin Hagler, a middleweight legend and a man of great integrity. Our thoughts are with Marvin’s family and loved ones. - DAZN

I am crushed at the news that Marvelous Marvin Hagler has passed away! He was in his prime. Pound for pound the best. Going 11yrs, in 38 fights w/o defeat! He dominated the MW division 4 a decade! 62 wins/52KO’s - 3 losses R.I.P. Forever champion. Forever remembered. – Michael Buffer

Heartfelt Sympathies to the families of ‘Marvelous’ Mr. Marvin Hagler. A True warrior and a Legend... The boxing community has lost a hero... Rest in Perfect Peace - Isaac Dogboe

Stunned. One of my favorite fighters. Legend. Met him there. Fanned out. Told him I’d watched all of his pro fights; he was so appreciative. So nice and fun. He and his wife were lovely soulmates, God, my heart goes out to her RIP Marvelous Marvin Hagler. So sad - Rosie Perez

RIP Marvin Hagler - Dana White

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 - Chris Eubank Jr.

OMG. Too soon. Farewell to a friend and legend. Marvin was a giant, a warrior, a king. a man’s man, He had such great energy. This one is a kick in the gut. Boxing has lost part of its heart and soul. Rest in peace and power. Mae Paesano – Lou Dibella.

One of the greatest to ever do it. RIP Marvin Hagler – Derek Chisora

Rest in eternal peace, The Marvelous One – Eddie Hearn

QEPD Marvin Hagler, estaremos orando por su alma y por su familia. Bendiciones (RIP Marvin. We will be praying for his soul and for his family) - Roman Gonzalez

We are lost for words to hear the of the loss of our all time favorite boxer Marvelous Marvin Hagler - for us the greatest Middleweight who ever lived - Kalle and Nisse Sauerland

This man was as hard as nails...and could box with the best of them. One of if not THE greatest middleweights of all time. His fight with Hearns is up there with the best ever!! May he RIP - Matthew Macklin

Rest in Peace Marvelous Marvin Hagler. Boxing lost an all-time great today - Frank Warren

Shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the incredible Marvelous Marvin Hagler. I’m honoured to have spent some amazing times with him. My heartfelt sympathies to his wife Kay and his family. Rest in Peace Champ – Barry McGuigan

He was a no frills solid man, who brought a lunch pail filled with power, guts, pride, will, talent and character. And he fought everyone, anytime, anywhere. And he was great. He was Marvin Hagler. He was real, he was reliable, he was what you want in a friend. What we want today in people. Politicians, leaders, whatever it happens to be. People that you can trust. He was reliable. You knew what he was going to bring into that ring; everything! Everything! You could rely on him. Today in the days of neon talents and flash, this guy was no frills. He was dependable, he was reliable, he was solid, he was as good as it gets. He didn’t come up with a sliver spoon, he had no spoon. He had those wooden things they gave you in the good humor truck years ago to break into the ice cream. And, he knew that too. This is guy who got into an argument with his managers. He was very loyal to them. On the way up he wanted to fight all the best fighters in Philly. The promoter said, ‘why does he keep coming here? Why does he come to their hometown and take on the best middleweights in the world in their hometown?’ His manager said, because he insists on it, he wants to fight the best, he wants to test himself. He wants to forge himself in fire and to know there is nothing but steel. That’s what he was, he was steel. He was Superman. Punches bounced off of him like bullets bounced off of Superman. And, I know, I am getting a bit dramatic here, obviously, but he deserves it. That’s how special he was, he made himself that kind of man. It wasn’t flash, it wasn’t all that other stuff, he didn’t have a gold medal from the Olympics, he didn’t have a big promoter giving money at the beginning. But, he had the desire, the dream, the will to be the best. And he was great. One of the greatest middleweights of all time and one of the greatest southpaws of all time. Who fights John “The Beast” Mugabi when you don’t have to? Undefeated with all knockouts. This guy who could knock down all four walls. Who fights him? Marvin Hagler fights him. Rest in peace champ – you were the best – Teddy Atlas