Does Nigel Benn deserve a place in the HOF

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  1. ricardoparker93

    ricardoparker93 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    A tremendously exciting fighter who beat barkley, mcclellan and lets be honest Eubank in their second fight. But he also had lots of weaknesses: Is he HOF worthy?
     
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    dzesmin7 Active Member Full Member

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    Negatory.
     
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    crespo21 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Without a doubt yes.
    one of my all time favourite fighters. the guy was a ****ing animal. he could scare you through the tv.
    Never had a **** fight and was involved in some all time classics.
    He is a ****ing legend.
     
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    radab Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Without a shadow of a doubt

    He remains one of Britains most talked about boxers years after his retirement
     
    radab, Jun 23, 2009
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  5. dzesmin7

    dzesmin7 Active Member Full Member

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    Is Stevie Collins HOF material as well then?
     
    dzesmin7, Jun 23, 2009
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    crespo21 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Do you actually know who nigel benn is.?
    and are you older than 20.?
     
    crespo21, Jun 23, 2009
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    Taylex Boxing Addict Full Member

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    As far I am concerned it is a slam dunk and he should be in the HOF. People confuse HOF with being an ATG but the standard for HOF is slightly different.
     
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    kosaros Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yes, he is one of the Brit's faves and if we had to choose a fighter that epitomises British boxing he would be top of the list.
     
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    crespo21 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Couldnt agree more.:good
     
    crespo21, Jun 23, 2009
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  10. shadow boxer

    shadow boxer Member Full Member

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    I'd be very disappointed if he never made it. He was involved in some terrific fights, had the heart of an absolute warrior and his record is pretty good. The standard for HOF induction is fairly low and I'd be shocked if Nigel was to be left out.
     
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    safc1990 Goodbye Bolo :( Full Member

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    Yep, his fight with McClellan is one of the best I've ever seen, was just extremely unfortunate it ended in the way it did. :-(
     
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    crespo21 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yeah that fight was unbelievable.
    Its a shame that ended the way it did it made the fight a bit of a tabboo subject and it is not seen for the fight that it was between 2 warriors it is just remembered for the tragety at the end.
     
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  13. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    Benn should get in way before a guy like Hamed gets in.
     
    Rico Spadafora, Jun 23, 2009
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    crespo21 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Rico for once i fully agree with you.:good
     
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  15. loko

    loko Active Member Full Member

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    Anybody who says Benn aint HOF does not in any way understand the HOF system. Also they clearly are not real boxing fans or have an agenda.
     
    loko, Jun 23, 2009
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