Pongsaklek Wonjongkam, Hall of Fame?

kommieforniaglo · 12-13-2012, 01:37 PM

He had a solid reign as Title holder, longer than most title holders, mostly contenders, and mandatories, never a super fight but should be enough I think, even if he wasn't known as a household name outside of Asia..What say you??

Momus · 12-13-2012, 05:32 PM

You can make a good argument based on his longevity, and he did beat a fair few titlists during a decade long stretch at the top. Aside from the obvious obstacle to getting inducted (sub 118 Asian fighter), the lack of a career defining win and the inconclusive nature of his series with Naito work against him.

kommieforniaglo · 12-13-2012, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Momus

You can make a good argument based on his longevity, and he did beat a fair few titlists during a decade long stretch at the top. Aside from the obvious obstacle to getting inducted (sub 118 Asian fighter), the lack of a career defining win and the inconclusive nature of his series with Naito work against him.

Good point I could see it going either way.

SugarShane_24 · 12-13-2012, 08:00 PM

Would've been fun had he primed right now with Viloria around.

boranbkk · 12-13-2012, 08:10 PM

Good posts lads.

For me he gets in, but then I'm super biased. Lesser men have been considered so why not the mighty Pong!

JMP · 12-13-2012, 08:19 PM

Pongsaklek was a very solid fighter, but there are others who deserve HOF nods before him. Curry, Starling, Archer, Zapata, etc. just to name a few. He'll probably get in though one day.

Frankly, I don't argue anybody's HOF status. If you put in the work, have a damn good career/give the fans amazing battles as in Gatti's case, you deserve the reward. I just wish more than a few guys could make it every year. Too many deserving greats are left out.

Boxed Ears · 12-13-2012, 08:55 PM

Absogatdamnlutely. No hesitance whatsoever. Yes, like JMP said, others may deserve it first, but there's no way in which he should not go in. None. It would be criminal. I consider it a no-brainer.

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Boxed Ears Lowering Post Count East Side VIP Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brunoilia, Hehsland Posts: 51,296 vCash: 7500	Re: Pongsaklek Wonjongkam, Hall of Fame? Absogatdamnlutely. No hesitance whatsoever. Yes, like JMP said, others may deserve it first, but there's no way in which he should not go in. None. It would be criminal. I consider it a no-brainer.
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