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🥊 Greatest Upset Boxing

Sugar Ray Leonard Defeats Marvin Hagler

One of boxing's greatest upsets from one of its greatest rivalries — a masterclass in tactical fighting.

6 April 1987

Sugar Ray Leonard came out of retirement to challenge undisputed middleweight champion Marvin Hagler, who had not lost in 11 years. Leonard won on a split decision by using movement, angles and showboating that drove Hagler to distraction.

One of boxing's greatest upsets from one of its greatest rivalries — a masterclass in tactical fighting.

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