Did Hamed have the tools to exceed Pacman?

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  1. colinthfc

    colinthfc Guest

    Hamed pre-95 could have/should have picked up 3 belts lower than feather, but did not get the best matches pre-Robinson

    Once he won at 126 he got carried out without with his own hype/perception of invincibility e.g. dumping his trainer, outburst at Colin Hart, wrong tactics for Barrera, too early retirement ect.

    If he had a better apprenticeship and a consistent career - Where would he had ended up?

    Fly to Light weight?
     
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  2. robpalmer135

    robpalmer135 Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    physically yes, mentally no.
     
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  3. conan666

    conan666 Member Full Member

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    no !
     
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  4. bcastro

    bcastro Member Full Member

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    NO physically nor mentally.
     
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  5. Addie

    Addie Myung Woo Yuh! Full Member

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    Got dominated by a better fighter. End of story.
     
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  6. Will

    Will Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think Hamed had everything bar the drive at the time he most needed it to succeed. The ability of the guy was a once in a life-time thing.
    The Hamed vs Barrera thing has been done to death so not gonna open that can of worms.
    With the right attitude who knows what he could have achieved. A truly special fighter!!!
     
    Will, Aug 1, 2010
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  7. Cachibatches

    Cachibatches Boxing Junkie banned

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    No.
     
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  8. Dunky McCafferty

    Dunky McCafferty Boxing Junkie banned

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    Hamed had the 'corkscrew uppercut' though, never write a man of with that weapon in his armoury:D

    In all seriousness though, Hamed in his day was a beast of a fighter, but his legacy stinks nowadays if the truth be told. Hamed coulda shoulda woulda done this that & the other, but you are judged on your record. & Hameds record although good with some nice shiny belts never had a defining name on it, apart from the L.

    History is a ******* in boxing, & it makes no exception for Hamed, gifted as he was.
     
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  9. mcguirpa

    mcguirpa Well-Known Member Full Member

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    As much as I hate to say it I think is is almost spot on.

    Hamed is an idol of mine, I believe he had the tools to exceed pacman but he fell short for a variety of reasons. Judging him purely by his record now his biggest wins (in terms of names) are probably Sanchez, Kelley and Johnson. Not a right lot to write home about.
     
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  10. ashishwarrior

    ashishwarrior I'm vital ! Full Member

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    erm how can i say this NO
     
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  11. Little Tyson

    Little Tyson Guest

    Naah to put it kindly.
     
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  12. jayboy

    jayboy Member Full Member

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    hamed couldnt get in the same arena as manny, never mind the same ring. get real man
     
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  13. DOM5153

    DOM5153 They Cannot Run Forever Full Member

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    Some people would like to believe it was that simple, although i do think Barerra beats him regardless.
     
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  14. slip&counter

    slip&counter Gimme some X's and O's Full Member

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    It's my opinion that Hamed is slightly overrated. His charisma was far superior to his skillset.
     
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  15. portside

    portside Boxing Addict Full Member

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    he was very good, but i agree with you.:good
     
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