The Legacy of Marvelous Marvin Hagler
A couple of weeks ago the sports world mourned the loss of former undisputed middleweight champion Marvin Hagler . It was a sobering reminder of how great boxing once was and how far it's fallen since Hagler's heyday. Throughout his career, Hagler was often recognized as one of the greatest fighters of his generation, but that probably falls short of where he truly stands in boxing history. He wasn't just one of the greatest of his generation, or even just one of the greatest all-time middleweights. Marvin Hagler was one of the greatest boxers that ever lived. Here's why. Skill and Will Successful boxers usually succeed by doing one of two things. They can master the "sweet science" of boxing and outsmart their opponent with evasive movement, strategic counterpunching, and an elegance to their style that wins over fans and judges. On the other hand, some great fighters can get by with an iron chin and the ability to slug it out with powerful hooks and uppercu