Does Jorge Linares have a Hall of Fame-worthy career?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Flo_Raiden, Oct 21, 2023.


Hall of Fame worthy?

  1. Yes

    24 vote(s)
    36.9%

  2. No

    41 vote(s)
    63.1%
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  1. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Has Linares done enough to be considered for the IBHOF in your opinion?

    He’s a 3 weight world champ and has given some memorable fights with his fun style. In his prime he was a beast with really nice offense to go along with his speed.

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    Flo_Raiden, Oct 21, 2023
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  2. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    He's announced his retirement

    He had a great career and was an excellent fighter in his prime. Great speed, skills, offence, combinations and very good power too

    Also a certified road warrior, a scholar and a gent and a great ambassador for the sport

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    Happy retirement, champ
     
    Serge, Oct 21, 2023
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  3. mono

    mono Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I wanted to say no, but after a little bit of thinking, I think he’s worthy. He’s got some losses, some of those by knockout, but he always shows up. Multi weight champ and lineal. He’s exciting to watch and I’ve never know him to be a ducker.
     
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  4. ForemanJab

    ForemanJab Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I like him but if it's something you have to think over then the answer should be no.
     
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  5. The G-Man

    The G-Man I'm more of a vet. banned Full Member

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    No,not good enough imo.
     
    The G-Man, Oct 22, 2023
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  6. senpai

    senpai Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He was the only one who could drop Loma.
     
    senpai, Oct 22, 2023
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  7. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace

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    No.

    But lesser men have got in so I wouldn't begrudge him.
     
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  8. Chuck Norris

    Chuck Norris Obsessed with Boxing

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    Heck no, every time he fought someone remotely decent he was either brutally knocked out, or was dominated from start to finish. He is one of the most overrated fighters from the last ten years.
     
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  9. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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    Hell no.
     
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  10. DramaShow

    DramaShow 19 banned Full Member

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    Linares is kind of overrated because he was a 3-weight world champion. So was Ricky Burns - does that mean Ricky Burns should be in the Hall of Fame?
     
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  11. Fogger

    Fogger Father, grandfather and big sports fan. Full Member

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    I don't think so. He has a lot of title fight wins in his favor but that's just about it. He never beat a great fighter and, in fact, fought few top fighters. He never beat a reigning world champion, both of the titles he won were vacant at the time. I like Jorge but he doesn't have a signature anything to hang his hat on.
     
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  12. Mike_Jones

    Mike_Jones New Member banned Full Member

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    I think he'll be nominated at some point in the future for it.. probably won't get in tho but who knows.. he was an amazing offensive fighter on his day.. the fight with Loma is still one of my go to's... but his resume isn't the greatest and doesn't do his talent justice.. quite a vulnerable fighter as well which always let him down.. but he's certainly one of my favourites fighters of the past decade or so..
     
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  13. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Sure, why not.
     
    McGrain, Oct 22, 2023
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  14. dinovelvet

    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

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    He gave a lot to the sport in many ways so i would say yes
     
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  15. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    I agree with this. I think he's a HOF'er for sure.
     
    drenlou, Oct 22, 2023
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