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Marvin Hagler and his boxing legacy

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By Ponciano Melo – Marvelous Marvin Hagler kicked the bucket Saturday at 66 years old, one of the best middleweights in boxing history. His better half, Kay, declared his passing on the Facebook page for Hagler\’s fans.

“I am sorry to make a very sad announcement,” she wrote. “Today unfortunately my beloved husband Marvelous Marvin passed away unexpectedly at his home here in New Hampshire. Our family requests that you respect our privacy during this difficult time.”

Hagler battled on boxing\’s greatest stages against its greatest names. Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas \”The Hitman\” Hearns, and Roberto Duran overwhelmed the middleweight classes during a notable brilliant time of confining the 1980s.

He won a 15-round decision over Roberto Duran, knocked out Hearns, and lost Leonard\’s controversial decision. Together, those four were dubbed \”The Four Kings\” and dominated boxing during that era.

Hagler was obvious in the ring, battling out of a southpaw position with his bare head shimmering in the lights. He was tireless, and he was awful, being purposeful about each hit to his rivals. He battled multiple times more than 14 years as a professional out of Brockton, Massachusetts, completing 62-3-2 with 52 knockouts.

He ruled as undisputed middleweight champion from 1980 to 1987, making twelve effective protections of that title, and holds the most elevated knockout level of all undisputed middleweight champions. His rule as undisputed middleweight champion is the second-longest of the most recent century.

“If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove,” Hagler once said. “That’s all I am. I live it.”

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Victor Wembanyama hits Tim Duncan, O’ Neal records

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Victor Wembanyama hits Tim Duncan, O’ Neal records

Victor Wembanyama broke a record of 100 blocks as a rookie last January 8, 2024 in Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio vs Cavaliers.

Spurs center and power forward Wemby has played 31 games so far and his 4th block on the said game made him the 6th player in NBA history to reach that mark in their first 35 games.

The NBA records show that Wemby (2023-24) hit Tim Duncan at the 6th place as a rookie with the most games played. Shaq had 28 and Alonzo Mourning 18 in 1992-93.

The other NBA players who also reached that 100 blocks record as rookie are Shawn Bradley (1993-94), Alonzo Mourning (1992-93), Shaquille O’Neal (1992-93) Manute Bol (1985-86), Terry Tyler (1978-79).

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Lebron, Davis endorse Dinwiddie as Lakers playmaker

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Lebron, Davis endorse Dinwiddie as Lakers playmaker

The NBA legends Lebron James and Anthony Davis approved the veteran Spencer Dinwiddie when his family pressured him to return home to Los Angeles.

fter playing for the Brooklyn Nets, Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizard in his entire career, the 10-year NBA veteran Dinwiddie decided to join the Lakers as a free agent with a one year contract, February 10, 2024.

Spencer, born in Los Angeles, said that his family wanted him to be part of the Lakers.

“Playmaking, another ball handler, another shot-maker,” James said when asked about Dinwiddie Davis added that Dinwiddie is a big guard, shot-maker, and playmaker. The two NBA superstars expected him to play as point guard.

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Giannis, Luka, Embiid, Wemby overlooked as Durant hypes Tatum

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Giannis, Luka, Embiid, Wemby overlooked as Durant hypes Tatum

As the Boston Celtics won vs Phoenix (127 – 112) last March  15, 2024, NBA superstar Kevin Durant hyped Tatum as the one who will control the league for the next 10 or 12 years.

Despite the outstanding performance of Joel Hans Embiid Philadelphia 76ers, Doncic  Luka Mavericks, Giannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Bucks, Victor Wembanyama Spurs and others, Durant still saw Celtic power forward Jayson Christophe Tatum as the best.

Durant said after the Wednesday practice that Tatum is consistent all year and assumed him as the legit candidate.

“Putting up a high number of points. Stats matter when it comes to MVP. His team is winning games, most importantly, by a landslide. The record factors into it. He’s had MVP-caliber seasons the last few years, too. So, it’s just a matter of your narrative at this point.” Durant remarked.

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