Marvin Hagler vs. Thomas Hearns Marvin Hagler vs. Thomas Hearns Marvelous Marvin Hagler vs. Thomas Hearns (originally billed as "The Fight", referred to afterward as "The War"), was a world middleweight championship boxing match between undisputed champion Marvin Hagler and challenger Thomas Hearns, the world junior middleweight champion, who had gone up in weight for the bout. Won by Hagler by third round knockout, the fight is considered by many to be among the finest boxing matches in history, due to its constant action, drama, and violent back-and-forth exchanges. By 1985, "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler had been the undisputed champion of the middleweight division since September
Professional boxing the separate bodies to be the "Undisputed World Champion." Regional sanctioning bodies such as the North American Boxing Federation, the North American Boxing Council and the United States Boxing Association also awarded championships. "The Ring" Magazine also continued listing the World Champion of each weight division, and its rankings continue to be appreciated by fans. The World Professional Boxing Federation, or WPBF, which is less widely known, is ranked separately from and considered less important than the other four. Professional boxing Professional boxing, or prizefighting, is regulated, sanctioned boxing. Professional boxing bouts are fought for a purse that is divided