Is Michael Moorer Hall Of Fame Worthy?

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  1. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    By my standard no. He held the lightly regarded WBO strap at light heavy, yes he beat Evander but one win against a great isn't enough otherwise Buster Douglas, McCall, Rahman etc would be HOF material.

    He was a good fighter when motivated though and clearly belonged at world class level in a strong era. But he simply didn't accomplish enough to be inducted.
     
  2. elmaldito

    elmaldito Skillz Full Member

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    If gatti is in moorer is in for sure.
     
  3. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh!

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    Yes... Without a doubt...

    I'd argue that he gets in based off of the W over Holyfield alone, combine that with the fact that he came up for 175 after winning titles there to become THE lineal belt holder by beating the #1 HW in the game at the moment and you have an undeniable place for HOF....

    I find it funny how Jones gets so much credit for beating Ruiz and winning his trinket belt, but across the board it seems like Moorer gets far less for winning the LINEAL title off of Holyfield. :huh
     
  4. iceman71

    iceman71 WBC SILVER Champion Full Member

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    boxing hall of fame is a joke compared to MLB and NFL hall of Fame
     
  5. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    :thumbsup
     
  6. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    Sadly, this is all too true.
     
  7. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ

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    I agree. But there are a couple of differences that make that happen. NFL and MLB are national leagues and have only one title. Stars in those leagues will probably be known by most Americans, but far less worldwide. Boxing is worldwide and has dozens of titles. Also 5 get inducted every year wich is asking for watering down in quality.
     
  8. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    Who the hell did prince naseem beat? Oldies but goodies to you...:patsch
     
  9. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. banned Full Member

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    Hard call. Right now I would say no. But in a low time he might get in. Losing to an older Foreman, and getting blaasted out by Tua in one round work against him.

    Best 5 wins are likely:

    Holyfield
    Cooper ( in a war )
    Botha
    Alex Shultz
    Alex Stewart
     
  10. hussleman

    hussleman Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Looking at some of the guys in there. Then Yes.
     
  11. Box-Fan

    Box-Fan Active Member Full Member

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    Moorer achieved MUCH more than them three you mentioned did though.