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To: muir_redwoods

BTW Marvin Haggler was from Brockton.
As was Rocky Marciano.

Hagler. Originally from Newark or Jersey City, but came up under the trainer Goody Petronelli in Brockton. Goody Petronelli was a friend of Rocky Marciano. Hagler and Petronelli’s nephew, Tony Petronelli were rising together, but Tony Petronelli peaked after losing a welterweight title fight to Wilfred Benitez in the mid 70s, while Hagler went all the way to the big time.


27 posted on 02/19/2024 12:04:52 PM PST by Flash Bazbeaux
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To: Flash Bazbeaux

As was Rocky Marciano.

The only undefeated Heavy Weight.

BTW, I married my 2nd wife in Brockton. The Justice of the Peace had numerous photos behind his desk of Marciano.

Marvelous Marvin Hagler once went door-to-door in Brockton selling insurance to my ex-boss.

He declined...


35 posted on 02/19/2024 2:15:29 PM PST by Paisan
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