TIME TO VOTE: Who Should be Inducted to the Classic Hall of Legends This Year:140-HW [Vote Extended]

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  1. Tin_Ribs

    Tin_Ribs Me Full Member

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    Yeah, well, Journey. I'll involve Jizzer McGinty as well if needs be. And if that doesn't put you off, fair play
     
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  2. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Yeah, the hope was the forum would see past tired tropes like "the mount rushmore of boxing" to what really matters about a fighter's career. To illustrate the point, here is a list of all the ATG fighters that Mike Gibbons has defeated:

    Ted Kid Lewis, Harry Greb, Jack Dillon, Jeff Smith.

    And a list of ATG fighters Jack Dempsey beat:


    But, still, it's the forum's hall and if they want Jack, they shall have him, no vote-changing permitted now we're bast the 10th.
     
  3. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 MONZON VS HAGLER 2025 Full Member

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    Bah Humbug, Dempsey deserves it because I can’t be bothered knowing any better.
     
  4. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 MONZON VS HAGLER 2025 Full Member

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    The barn has open doors for all
     
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  5. Rubber Glove Sandwich

    Rubber Glove Sandwich A lot of people have pools Full Member

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    The Mount Rushmore argument might seem silly but it is a hall of *fame*. There is no argument that Dempsey isn't the most well known person on that list worldwide. He's inspired so many to get into the sport and hell even had an accidental part in the history of Karate. Now I personally don't consider fame or influence on the sport as a criteria for greatness or a spot in the hall of fame. However if someone did have that criteria then I 100% understand why they would pick him. It's not a bad pick and although I didn't vote for Dempsey I wouldn't be upset if he made it in.
     
  6. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Freddie Steele
    Jack Dempsey
     
  7. PeterD

    PeterD Member Full Member

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    Ted Kid Lewis
    Jack Dempsey
     
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  8. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    It’s not a hall of fame.
     
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  9. Rubber Glove Sandwich

    Rubber Glove Sandwich A lot of people have pools Full Member

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    Don't know how I didn't figure that out. Ignore everything I just said then.
     
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  10. Pugguy

    Pugguy Ingo, The Thinking Man’s GOAT Full Member

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    :lol:

    Jizzer McGinty?

    Did you guys become acquainted in the House of Many Doors, per chance?

    Christ, I’m too afraid to ask what McGinty’s weapon of choice is.

    Let’s just say, if you ascertain my current address, I won’t be there when Mr McGinty comes..err,..I mean, arrives.

    I’ve just signed up for the Classic Hall of Legends Witness Protection Program (yes, there is one, apparently) - name change, relocation and all that. Great package deal.

    Mr “Fix It”, Harvey (“Call me Matt”) McGrain said he’d take care of everything for me to freely and safely express my opinion but his being more partial to Gibbons has me a lil’ bit fearful of a possible “set up”. :confused:
     
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