MARVIN HAGLER’S wife Kay has hit out at claims her late husband died as a result of the Covid vaccine.
Tommy Hearns, who was knocked out by Marvelous Marvin in 1985, claimed that Hagler had been ‘in the ICU fighting after-effects of vaccine’.
The remark prompted conspiracy theorists to use Hagler’s tragic passing aged 66 as a means to promote their unfounded claims that the vaccine is dangerous.
And grieving Kay took to Facebook to set the record straight.
She wrote: “I would like to speak with my heart to all of you. I apologise if my English is not written correctly but I hope everyone understands me in this difficult moment.
“After 31 years the love of my life is gone and my life without him no longer makes sense, but I can feel him next to me even now and he’s telling me not to give up and be strong for him.
“Thank you for your love, he loved people so much, he loved you all he was happy when he read your comments he was a special person the most beautiful person I had ever met in all my life.
“I was the only person close to him until the last minute, and I am the only person that know how things went not even his family know all the details and I do NOT accept to read some stupid comment without knowing really what happen. For sure wasn’t the vaccine that caused his death .
“My baby left in peace with his usually smile and now is not the time to talk nonsense.
“Marvin hated funerals and therefore there will be no funerals or church celebrations he wants to be remembered with a happy smile but I would be happy if each of you can light a candle for him.
“However there is something special that I will do because it was his wishes and you will be informed at the right time by me I just need time. Thank you all for your love, Kay G. Hagler.”
The boxing world has been left in mourning by Hagler’s death.
Fellow legend Mike Tyson led the tributes, writing: “Marvin Hagler was one of the best warriors in the sport. Condolences to his family. He will be missed.”
And Sugar Ray Leonard – who famously beat Hagler in a hotly contested points decision 1987 – was another to post an emotional tribute to the American.
Leonard, 64, wrote: “I was really in shock yesterday after hearing the news of Hagler, it hit me hard. We had just the utmost respect for each other!
“Marvin Hagler had every ingredient that it takes to be a great champion. Marvin, you are definitely gone too soon, but you will forever live on as one of the greats!
“Thoughts and prayers to the entire Hagler family.”
Podcaster Joe Rogan also paid his respects to the sporting great, while fellow legend Oscar De La Hoya called him ‘One of the greatest to ever step in the ring!’.
