Is Dariusz Michalczewski Hall Of Fame worthy?

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  1. JMP

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    Yes. He was very solid at his peak and has sustained success. He would've been the top LHW today.
     
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  2. Imperial1

    Imperial1 VIP Member Full Member

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    His jab alone is hall of fame worthy !
     
    Imperial1, Sep 6, 2012
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  3. HoldMyBeer

    HoldMyBeer Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    i didnt say it was fair that fighters get legitimized by being known in the US, but thats the way it is for obvious reasons

    in a sport which already allows fighters to sell bogus titles to unknowledgeable casual fans so they can milk it with added 'safety' in their own country, rather than take on true champions on a bigger stage, giving them a pass into the HOF doesnt work for me
     
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  4. vargasfan1985

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    **** DM and RJJ for not making what would have been a great showdown at 175. Pac and Floyd are about to repeat their mistake.

    Based on merit and accomplishment, I say he gets in.
     
    vargasfan1985, Sep 7, 2012
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  5. DrMo

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  6. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    I think so. He won titles in 2 different weight classes, and he co-existed with RJJ as fellow champion at 175 for a number of years, and actually had a better claim to the legitimate championship than Jones did.

    I think if he fought Jones - win or lose - he would be held in a higher light, however. Even if Jones dominated as many (not me) suspect.
     
    Rumsfeld, Sep 7, 2012
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  7. madballster

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    The ultimate irony will be if Sven Ottke makes it into the HOF and Michaelczewski won't.
     
    madballster, Sep 7, 2012
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  8. Prince.

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    If you were Darius and someone offered you 2 million and a HBO date in America to fight for a unification what would you do?
     
    Prince., Sep 7, 2012
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  9. knockout artist

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    Where's the proof of this?
     
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  10. nastynas

    nastynas Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yes IMO. Overlooked for most of his career. Calling Jones "Champion" when every belt was rightfully his was a disgrace.
     
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  11. Daruf

    Daruf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Love the hardcore patriots that believe boxing only exists in the USA.
    Dariusz deserving to be in is such a no brainer its funny that its even discussed.

    WAY lesser fighters have gotten in on way less merit.
     
    Daruf, Sep 7, 2012
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  12. Phil Shad

    Phil Shad Keep working the jab. Full Member

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    HW - Joe Louis - 25 Defenses - Lineal/WBA
    CW - Johnny Nelson - 14 Defenses - WBO
    LHW - Dariusz Michalczewski - 23 Defenses - WBO
    SMW - Joe Calzaghe & Sven Ottke - 21 Defenses - WBO & IBF, respectively
    MW - Bernard Hopkins - 20 Defenses - IBF

    That's a remarkable feat.
     
    Phil Shad, Sep 7, 2012
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  13. damian38

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    if you're surrounded by HOF's, you become a HOF :deal
     
    damian38, Sep 7, 2012
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  14. ajackman1

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    Some Peoples hall of fame standards are Pathetic
     
    ajackman1, Sep 7, 2012
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  15. KOTF

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    No because I can't spell his name
     
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