Brockton To Host Event To Make “Marvelous Marvin Hagler Day” Official

Mayor Robert F. Sullivan pronounces at this time a significant occasion to have fun the life {of professional} boxing legend Marvelous Marvin Hagler on Sunday, Might twenty third at 2 p.m. at Rocky Marciano Stadium in Brockton, the Metropolis of Champions.

Might twenty third has been declared “Marvelous Marvin Hagler Day” within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by Gov. Charles Baker and this particular public memorial will function a number of celeb company and audio system, together with legendary boxing champion Bernard Hopkins, ESPN host Stephen A. Smith, Showtime Championship Boxing analyst Al Bernstein, WCVB Channel 5 sports activities anchor Mike Lynch, acclaimed boxing author and historian Ron Borges and members of the Hagler household. There will even be a video tribute to the long-lasting champ introduced by occasion sponsor Copeland Toyota.

Boxing promoter and Hagler household good friend Peter Czymbor of Brockton will function Grasp of Ceremonies. Extra company and celeb audio system will likely be introduced within the coming weeks. 

“Marvelous Marvin Hagler has been an inspiration and a supply of civic satisfaction for Brockton for generations. He is among the main the reason why we’re generally known as the ‘Metropolis of Champions,’” Mayor Sullivan stated. “This public memorial will likely be a becoming tribute to one among our metropolis’s favourite sons and one among boxing’s all-time greats.”

Hagler handed away March 13, 2021 on the age of 66. The general public occasion will have fun Hagler’s monumental influence on the sports activities world and the Metropolis of Brockton, which he referred to as house for a lot of his life. Hagler was educated in Brockton by the Petronelli brothers and have become one of many world’s most dominant skilled athletes of the 1980’s, efficiently defending his undisputed world middleweight titles 12 occasions in traditional bouts in opposition to fellow boxing legends similar to Thomas “Hitman” Hearns, Roberto Duran, and John “The Beast” Mugabi.

Hagler’s three spherical struggle in opposition to Thomas Hearns in 1985 is broadly thought of one of many best fights within the historical past {of professional} boxing. He starred in TV commercials, appeared on late night time TV and, after his boxing profession ended, he starred in motion motion pictures in Italy.

“Marvelous Marvin Hagler serves as an incredible function mannequin for the younger folks right here within the Metropolis of Brockton,” stated Todd Copeland, CEO of Copeland Toyota, which is the occasion’s lead sponsor. “He was by no means knocked down and he at all times saved charging forward towards victory. Hagler is a logo of what could be achieved by way of arduous work and tireless dedication. Copeland Toyota is honored to take part in such a particular occasion for our metropolis.”

Different occasion sponsors embrace Lyft, which is offering entry to free and discounted rides to the occasion, and Bertucci’s, which is internet hosting a hospitality space for the Hagler household and VIP company.

“Brockton has been house to Bertucci’s for a really very long time and we’re thrilled to be a part of this present day honoring boxing legend and Brockton native Marvelous Marvin Hagler,” stated Robert Earl, Founder and CEO of Bertucci’s dad or mum firm Planet Hollywood. “We’re comfortable to be a part of such an incredible occasion right here within the metropolis of Brockton.”

Brendan Joyce, Neighborhood Strategist for Lyft in Massachusetts, stated: “Lyft is proud to assist folks entry transportation to this occasion honoring Hagler’s life, achievements and his many contributions to the Metropolis of Champions.”

The occasion will likely be open to the general public, however seating could also be restricted relying on the most recent COVID-19 tips. Gates for the occasion open at 1 p.m. at Marciano Stadium, positioned on the Brockton Excessive Faculty campus at 45 Breer St., Brockton. This system will begin at 2 p.m.