Hagler’s life to be celebrated in hometown » May 18, 2021

Brockton Mayor Robert F. Sullivan had introduced a serious occasion to have a good time the life {of professional} boxing legend Marvelous Marvin Hagler on Sunday, Might twenty third at 2 p.m. at Rocky Marciano Stadium in Brockton, Massachusetts.

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 visitors 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 may even be a video tribute to the enduring champ offered by occasion sponsor Copeland Toyota.

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

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

Hagler handed away March 13, 2021 on the age of 66. The general public occasion will have a good time Hagler’s monumental influence on the sports activities world and the Metropolis of Brockton, which he known as dwelling for a lot of his life. Hagler was skilled 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 basic bouts in opposition to fellow boxing legends akin to Thomas “Hitman” Hearns, Roberto Duran, and John “The Beast” Mugabi.

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

“Marvelous Marvin Hagler serves as an amazing position 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 all the time stored charging forward towards victory. Hagler is a logo of what may be achieved by means of laborious work and tireless dedication. Copeland Toyota is honored to take part in such a particular occasion for our metropolis.”

Different occasion sponsors embody 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 visitors.

“Brockton has been dwelling 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 father or mother firm Planet Hollywood. “We’re completely satisfied to be a part of such an awesome occasion right here within the metropolis of Brockton.”

Brendan Joyce, Group 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 might 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, situated on the Brockton Excessive College campus at 45 Breer St., Brockton. This system will begin at 2 p.m.

Extra data might be launched within the coming days.