Would you class Mcguigan as "A legend"

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  1. Earl-hickey

    Earl-hickey Boxing Junkie banned

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    I wouldnt
     
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  2. ontheup

    ontheup Well-Known Member Full Member

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    no way
     
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  3. Bill C84

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    Depends on how you look at him, as a fighter I would have to say no? as someone that has been around since as long as I can remember, weather its fighting, commentating or giving analysis then yes he is IMO.
     
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  4. Geddy Lee

    Geddy Lee Well-Known Member Full Member

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    as a boxer not at all,
     
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  5. Lilo

    Lilo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Nice indepth thread this - quality arguments outlined from both sides of the coin.
     
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  6. porkypara

    porkypara Well-Known Member Full Member

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    As a boxer no, but for what he ment to the people of Ireland and Britain in a time of much trouble and strife then yes.

    Dont have to be a great boxer to be a legend IMO.
     
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  7. dftaylor

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    :lol:
     
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  8. dondada

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    If I was from Ulster (or maybe Ireland) then yes, for sure. Some very memorable nights.

    But as I'm not, then no. In fact, he's always mentioned on the list of people who shouldn't have made it into the Hall of Fame.
     
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  9. Gullet

    Gullet Active Member Full Member

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    No
     
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  10. joegrundy

    joegrundy Well-Known Member Full Member

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    A british legend? maybe
     
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  11. Tommy O C

    Tommy O C VIVA LA MEXICO!!!! Full Member

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    He's a legendary irishman, not a legendary fighter. His popularity was immense and he's still a household name.
     
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  12. bratwurzt

    bratwurzt Whore Full Member

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    Irish!
     
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  13. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ

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    I agree with this... McG was more as a boxer, he found a way to use his 'champ' status in the Irish conflict wich made him a legend.
     
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  14. slip&counter

    slip&counter Gimme some X's and O's Full Member

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    Transcended the sport.
     
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  15. dftaylor

    dftaylor Writer, fanatic Full Member

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    He deserves his place in the HoF for who he is, not so much for what he did. Although he had a decent career all things considered.
     
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