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Marvin Hagler said six words to the ringside doctor before landing one of the best knockouts in boxing history

Marvin Hagler made an amazing comment to the ringside doctor in one of the biggest fights of all time.

In his exceptional stint in the sport, the American stopped many of his opponents.

Hagler face-planted William Lee in the first round and brutally finished Alan Minter.

But his knockout victory against ‘The Hitman’ is undoubtedly his best.

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Marvin Hagler during his fight with John Mugabi
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Marvin Hagler spoke to the doctor before knocking out Thomas Hearns

On April 15, 1985, Marvin Hagler and Thomas Hearns went to war in a truly magnificent fight, in which both men put it all on the line.

During an enthralling first round, in which each boxer connected with crushing blows, Hagler sustained a nasty cut, which the ringside doctor reviewed during the third segment.

Desperate for the fight not to get stopped, ‘Marvellous’, said to the medical expert: “I’m not missing him, am I?”

Luckily for the warrior, the bout carried on, with the injured fighter savagely knocking out his rival just moments later with a devastating blow.

Marvin Hagler named surprise boxer as the hardest hitter he ever faced

During his time in the sport, Hagler faced an array of talented fighters.

Some of which carried outrageous power in their hands.

However, one in particular stood out from the pack.

Opening up about his career, Hagler named the surprise heaviest hitter he ever fought.