Should Buster Douglas Be In The Hall Of Fame?

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  1. Particle Man

    Particle Man Member Full Member

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    Do you think there is a decent argument that Buster Douglas should be in the Hall of Fame based on him beating a Mike Tyson who was then thought to be unbeatable and becoming undisputed Heavyweight champion (WBO was not rated a major organisation then) which I think only Holyfield and Bowe have achieved since?
     
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  2. Presenting-Fight-Film

    Presenting-Fight-Film Active Member Full Member

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    no
     
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  3. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Beating an out of sorts Tyson tyhem jumping on the floor after three rounds v Holyfield cannot get you in the hall of fame, Buster was nowhere near an elite fighter he just benefitted from a massive reach advantage v Mike.
     
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  4. The Real Lance

    The Real Lance Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No. Can't make it based on one win.
     
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  5. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    No, not even close, one good win doesn't make you hall of fame worthy.
     
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  6. tokyo5exwale

    tokyo5exwale Underdogs are on top banned Full Member

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    no him beating 'prime' Tyson just showed how overrated Tyson was/is.
     
    tokyo5exwale, Apr 29, 2022
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  7. channy

    channy 4.7.33 banned Full Member

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    No.

    The way in which he surrendered the title to EH was terrible, now if he went on and beat holy and rematched Mike and won then maybe he could be considered for it, but it is a no from me.
     
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  8. Quina74

    Quina74 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I don't know and don't care. What I do know is, regardless of Tysons circumstances, Buster Douglas looked ****ing amazing that night. That peefrormance is so underrated, the lateral movement, jab, viciousness, punch variation was beautiful.. Some of the best I've seen at heavyweight
     
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  9. Ted Stickles

    Ted Stickles Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No I don’t think he should. He was a good heavyweight who had some decent wins but lacked in dedication and consistency. He happened to catch Tyson at the right time and cemented himself in boxing history. Does anyone really think a rematch would have been a lot different!
     
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  10. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Tyson was the most skilled heavyweight of all-time, Buster was just too big.
     
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  11. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    Jesus Christ.
     
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    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    No, absolutely not.
     
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    Pepsi Dioxide Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I like Buster and his skill set but based on what he accomplished no.

    Beating Tyson was his best achievement (and a great one at that) but besides that and a couple of other good wins prior to Tyson he didn't set himself as a league above to be in the HOF.

    Good career with a grear win, not great a great career with multiple great wins.
     
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  14. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    Going against the stream here, by going with the litteral meaning. It's the Hall of Fame, not the Hall of Achievements.

    That's the reasoning they used to put guys in that were famous in boxing, but didn't really achieve much or anything at all in the ring.

    James 'Buster' Douglas is one of the most famous boxers out there. For pulling the biggest upset in boxing history, and one of the biggest in sports history.

    Lesser boxers have been inducted. Even non boxers.
    If it was achievements, you could throw out a whole bunch of them.
     
    Robney, Apr 29, 2022
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  15. FrankinDallas

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    Hall of Shame for not training hard for the Holyfield defence? Yes, for sure.
     
    FrankinDallas, Apr 29, 2022
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