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Achievementc. 1980· sport

Marvin Hagler Defends Middleweight Title in Era-Defining Reign

Marvelous Marvin Hagler, born in Newark, reigns as undisputed middleweight champion from 1980 to 1987, making 12 successful defenses. His brutal knockout of Thomas Hearns in their 1985 first round is considered one of the greatest rounds in boxing history.