Herbie Hide

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  1. DINAMITA

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    Did he have the ability to have been one of the greatest cruiserweights in history, or am I overrating the guy??
     
    DINAMITA, Jul 22, 2008
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  2. Muchmoore

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    Hide was a fast talented fighter with heavy hands. His chin was horrible though and that was his downfall. But even so, he was a OK HW, and a Crusier his big weakness in taking a punch would be lessened obviously. Hide would definently capture at least one belt and possibly even get quite a few title defenses before he got railed.
     
    Muchmoore, Jul 22, 2008
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  3. T.C.W

    T.C.W Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He could win a title Hide.
     
    T.C.W, Jul 22, 2008
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  4. Uppercut83

    Uppercut83 The Quitschkos are bums Full Member

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    I would love to see Hide vs Enzo actually.
     
    Uppercut83, Jul 22, 2008
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  5. LiamE

    LiamE Boxing Addict Full Member

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    His chin wasnt horrible..... Other than Klit and Bowe he's only been stopped once (not including the headbutt farce) and in the return fight he Ko'ed the guy in one. Thats not that bad in nearly 50 fights. The manner of his knockouts though does suggest his chin was a bit sub par. Had he stuck to his more natural cruiserweight I doubt he's have had the same problems. He would have been a world CW champ for sure and is still likely to be as he is well capable of KOing anyone in the division. Top flight fighters will stand a good chance of KOing him of course but I'd favour him to beat a fighter like Enzo.

    ATG CW material? No. He's more the sort of guy that would have a belt for a bit, lose it, comeback and gain another, lose it etc without ever managing to dominate the division.
     
    LiamE, Jul 22, 2008
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  6. pokerbox

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    I agree with Uppercut83, i would love to see Hide v Enzo. Hopefully Hide wins his court case with Frank Warren, they come to some agreement to enable this fight to happen, Hide is still one of the more entertaining and funniest fighters out there.
     
    pokerbox, Jul 22, 2008
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  7. Muchmoore

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    I pretty much said the same thing as you did except different wording. His chin was certainly well below average for HW.
     
    Muchmoore, Jul 22, 2008
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  8. Eubank

    Eubank Active Member Full Member

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    Yes he would have been awsome. He should have done it at cruiserweight before giving the heavies a try but credit to Hide for stepping up and testing himself against much bigger men.
     
    Eubank, Jul 23, 2008
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  9. Bull Terrier

    Bull Terrier New Member Full Member

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    He has always been a really mouthy git though.
    About 10 years ago I used to work with some doormen from a private security firm and one of them told me how he met Herbie Hide at some gig and Hide started mouthing off at him for no real reason at all and was all ready to lay in. Fortunately they didn't go off, but this doorman was a real hard nut also and weighed about 20 odd stone.
     
    Bull Terrier, Jul 23, 2008
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  10. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    Well one punch would have been all it needed to shut Herbie up for at least ten seconds :rofl
     
    Beeston Brawler, Jul 23, 2008
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  11. LiamE

    LiamE Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hide has been in more fights with doormen than I can count.
     
    LiamE, Jul 23, 2008
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  12. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    Good job he hasn't been out in Leeds lately.....

    Talk about heavy handed.
     
    Beeston Brawler, Jul 23, 2008
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  13. Bull Terrier

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    Always on the winning end? I've met some truly frighteningly hard doormen in my time..
     
    Bull Terrier, Jul 23, 2008
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  14. Anthony Farnell

    Anthony Farnell Not the REAL Farnell! Full Member

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    Can anyone confirm what Herbie's legal troubles in the UK are?
    Is he allowed back witout being arrested yet?
    I don't think Frank or Enzo will take the fight anyway, especially after Haye.
     
    Anthony Farnell, Jul 23, 2008
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  15. LiamE

    LiamE Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think its mainly not turning up to court appearances on various driving and public order charges.
     
    LiamE, Jul 23, 2008
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