FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The 1985 fight between boxers Marvin Hagler and Thomas Hearns is considered by many to be the best of all time, and New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick made it part of the team's agenda over the weekend.
On Saturday night, players watched Hagler in action, and then received an in-person visit from him at Sunday's practice. Hagler addressed the team shortly thereafter.
"Generally when that happens, the guys learn how to get mean real quick," Hagler said with a smile. "That's what I understand, and they seem to be very appreciative of it.