Should Nigel Benn be inducted into the Hall of Fame?

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  1. ninebar

    ninebar Boxing Addict Full Member

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    An awesome fighter who deserves to be in there without a doubt.
     
    ninebar, Jan 22, 2009
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  2. paipper_19

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    For saying Calzhage would have got the better of him an other British middleweights almost alone but on his OWN also!!!
    :bolt:asskiss:shake
     
    paipper_19, Jan 22, 2009
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  3. sthomas

    sthomas Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'm American and I'd vote yes for Benn.
     
    sthomas, Jan 22, 2009
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  4. El Cepillo

    El Cepillo Baddest Man on the Planet Full Member

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    wait for the trolls to arrive...

    "**** no, he was a euro bum who never fought nobody" :dead
     
    El Cepillo, Jan 22, 2009
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  5. BadJuju83

    BadJuju83 Bolivian Full Member

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    Without doubt, Yes.
     
    BadJuju83, Jan 22, 2009
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  6. BoxingFanNo1

    BoxingFanNo1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Absolutley.
     
    BoxingFanNo1, Jan 22, 2009
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  7. bladerunner

    bladerunner El Intocable Full Member

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    if the HOF was only for the best of the best like it should be then no.

    but as it is hell yes.
     
    bladerunner, Jan 22, 2009
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  8. Guy

    Guy Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Of course!
    A Hard punching,never ducking tough old hombre.He didn't take prisoners
     
    Guy, Jan 22, 2009
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  9. David UK

    David UK Boxing Addict banned

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    Can anyone explain what the point of a 'Hall of Fame' is?
     
    David UK, Jan 22, 2009
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  10. Guy

    Guy Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It's just recognition for the great careers of some isn't it.
    They don't get paid for it...
     
    Guy, Jan 22, 2009
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  11. AceNguyen

    AceNguyen Well-Known Member Full Member

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    The boxing Hall of Fame is horrible, barely more noteworthy than the WWE's Hall of Fame. They let anyone and everyone in, as long as you had a few exciting fights. Other sports only let the best of the best in, but boxing clearly does not have the same criteria.

    So yes, Benn will get in easily.
     
    AceNguyen, Jan 22, 2009
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  12. El Cepillo

    El Cepillo Baddest Man on the Planet Full Member

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    They won't let Naz in!

    Racists. :D
     
    El Cepillo, Jan 22, 2009
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  13. Marnoff

    Marnoff Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Sure, since it is so terrible to give accolades to the retired greats of a sport?
     
    Marnoff, Jan 22, 2009
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  14. kosaros

    kosaros Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Nigel Benn will get into the HOF and I think American fight fans would agree with this. One of, if not, the most exciting British fighter ever.
     
    kosaros, Jan 22, 2009
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  15. Quick'N'Slick

    Quick'N'Slick Active Member Full Member

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    No, his resume falls short
     
    Quick'N'Slick, Jan 22, 2009
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