Hagler Hearns

Numbz & Thought Provokah

2026

Marvelous Marvin Hagler was born in Newark, New Jersey, made twelve title defenses as undisputed middleweight champion, and retired without a loss that anyone outside the judges’ table believed was fair.

Hagler Hearns tells a story of proximity between the artist Thought Provokah and Marvin Hagler. Marvin Hagler’s greatest achievement was beating Tommy Hearns and finally getting the recognition he deserved. During that path to greatness, there are unfortunate stops and starts and bumps in the road that you have to traverse on your way to the top! This album illustrates Marvin’s struggles and his eventual triumph with that of Thought Provokah.