Is Arturo Gatti Hall Of Fame Worthy?

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  1. SugarShane_24

    SugarShane_24 ESB good-looking member Full Member

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    The problem is, HOF itself is lowering the bar.

    With Barry McGuigan getting to the hall, one tenure as WBA champion and 3 defenses. Biggest win is against Eusebio Pedroza at the tail-end of his career.

    Many others are so qualified to enter now. Gatti, Pazienza, Camacho Sr., JC Castillo among others. :patsch
     
    SugarShane_24, Aug 9, 2012
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  2. Vidic

    Vidic Rest in Peace Manny Full Member

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    This.
     
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  3. brnxhands

    brnxhands Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Aside from a few names that dont belong in the hall. you get in the hall of fame based on ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE RING. Its not a popularity contest. Stallone didnt get in as a fighter. Its suppose to be about greatness in the ring. Nothing more. On that criteria **** no Gatti shouldnt be in. Many fighters were exciting. You wanna put emmanuel augustus in? he was exciting as hell
     
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  4. brnxhands

    brnxhands Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Jose Luis Castillo better get in before Gatti I know that much. He was part of one of the greastest fights ever, but he had a better resume than gatti. See what im saying? No Gatti is not worthy based on what the IBHOF is suppose to be about
     
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  5. tobias

    tobias Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Even Glen Johnson could be included. And Gatti was really a big fighter!
     
    tobias, Aug 9, 2012
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  6. ashishwarrior

    ashishwarrior I'm vital ! Full Member

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    damn ****ing right he should
     
    ashishwarrior, Aug 9, 2012
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  7. OvergrownGnome

    OvergrownGnome HARRYYOSO Full Member

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    well when i see the name "hall of FAME" he sure as hell should be in there, heck stallone is in there and hes not even a boxer, though i agree it should be for atg's
     
    OvergrownGnome, Aug 9, 2012
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  8. leone25

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    Rahman is a glass jawed fraud and no heart.. Gatti's heart is unquestionable plus he has 4 fight of the year award.. Dont compare Rahman to Gatti
     
    leone25, Aug 9, 2012
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  9. rayhogan

    rayhogan Dont worry Pac, you wont Full Member

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    :lol: I know right
     
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  10. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    Of course he is.
     
    turbotime, Aug 9, 2012
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  11. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    Gatti and Castillo are both locks for the Hall. Bet the house.
     
    turbotime, Aug 9, 2012
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  12. PrinceN

    PrinceN Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    People want to put this C level fighter in the Hall of fame?
     
    PrinceN, Aug 9, 2012
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  13. brnxhands

    brnxhands Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    aparently getting battered an all his big fights warrants induction.
     
    brnxhands, Aug 9, 2012
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  14. guru059

    guru059 TV Packager Full Member

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    I'd put him in for sure.
     
    guru059, Aug 9, 2012
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  15. Post Box

    Post Box I'm back too, bitches Full Member

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    I'd say yes, he's the true peoples champ, very well known and respected by casuals. Even just his trilogy with Ward is a great historic moment for the sport.
     
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