IBHOF Old-timers category

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Saad54, Dec 12, 2017.



  1. Saad54

    Saad54 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    So, I just noticed that the IBHOF changed their definition of "old timer" a few years ago to anyone who retired thru 1988.

    Yoko Gushikin got in in '15 as an old timer. He retired in 1981.

    Are there other borderline cases who may benefit from this change, that you can think of?

    Marvin Johnson? maybe.

    To be honest, I think Gushikin should have gotten in years before he did via regular induction.
     
  2. Jester

    Jester Active Member Full Member

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    I think the reason this change was implemented was mainly to benefit guys like Gushiken, lesser known lower weight class fighters who deserve induction, but the odds of them actually getting voted in are slim.
     
  3. Mendoza

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

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    An old timer is anyone who fought up to 1988? I must be old then!

    Not a fan of this move. It will only water down the talent level of the hall.
     
  4. Bukkake

    Bukkake Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think their new category definitions are all messed up!

    For example:
    Jack (kid) Berg was active from 1924 to 1945, and is in the "Modern" group.
    Gushikin fought from 1974 to 1981 and is now an "Old-timer"!

    How does this make any sense?