George Foreman, one of boxing's greatest heavyweight champions, admitted he's glad Marvelous Marvin Hagler wasn't a heavyweight. The former champ said he wouldn't have come back to boxing if Hagler had been in his weight class.
Foreman's career spans decades and includes some of boxing's most iconic moments. He first won the world heavyweight championship in 1973 by beating Joe Frazier. But he lost the title in 1974 to Muhammad Ali in the famous "Rumble in the Jungle". After losing to Jimmy Young in 1977, Foreman retired from boxing.
Financial troubles forced Foreman to make a comeback in 1987. He tried and failed to win back the heavyweight title against Evander Holyfield and Tommy Morrison. But in November 1994, at 46 years and 169 days old, Foreman knocked out Michael Moorer in the tenth round. He won the WBA and IBF titles and became the oldest heavyweight champion ever.
While reflecting on his career, Foreman shared his thoughts about Marvin Hagler on social media. He wrote:
"So glad this guy was not a heavyweight, never would I have come back."
Hagler, known as "Marvelous", was the undisputed middleweight champion from 1980 to 1987. He defended his title 12 times against tough opponents like Roberto Duran, John Mugabi, and Thomas Hearns. Hagler's last fight was a loss to Sugar Ray Leonard in April 1987, where he lost his title.
Foreman's words show deep respect for Hagler's skills. Even though they never fought, Foreman's comment highlights how Hagler's talent and reputation reached beyond his weight class.
