Modern Classics: Hagler-Mugabi

By: Sean Crose
Marvelous Marvin Hagler is primarily remembered for three bouts. The first was his hard fought victory over a rejuvenated Roberto Duran in 1983. The second was his stunning third round knockout of Thomas Hearns in 1985. And the third was his still controversial split decision loss to Ray Leonard in 1987. Three major fights against three legendary fighters. There's a reason the Marvelous One is regarded as an icon of the fight game to this day. There was, however, another Hagler fi