Boxing's 2011 Hall of Fame Class Best In Years!!!

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  1. RealBoxing

    RealBoxing Kill The Nonsense Full Member

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    1) Julio Cesar Chavez

    He is a six-time world champion in three weight divisions,
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    and for several years he was considered the best
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    boxer in the world.
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    In a career that spanned over twenty-five years, Chávez won six world titles in three weight divisions:
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    in 1984,
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    in 1987, WBC Lightweight in 1988, WBC
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    in 1989,
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    in 1990, and WBC Super Lightweight in 1994.
    Julio César Chávez was known for his outstanding punching power, devastating body attack, remarkable strong chin and the relentless stalking to his opponents.
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    He ranks #24 on
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    's 50 Greatest Boxers Of All Time.
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    On December 7, 2010, he was inducted in the prestigious
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    for the Class of 2011.
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    2) Iron Mike Tyson

    A 1998 ranking of "The Greatest Heavyweights of All-Time" by
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    placed Tyson at #14 on the list.
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    In Ring Magazine's
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    , released in 2002, Tyson was ranked at #72. He is ranked #16 on Ring Magazine's 2003
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    3) Kostya Tszyu

    Tszyu's record currently stands at 31 professional wins (25 by knockout), two losses and one no contest.
    On December 7, 2010, Tszyu was inducted to the
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    , alongside legendary Mexican champion
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    , heavyweight champion
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    , and actor
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    Don't see why Sly is on there but what a class to be inducted. Definitely one of the best inductions ever with three power houses on the same night. Awesome!!! :happy:happy
     
    RealBoxing, Dec 8, 2010
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  2. LukeO

    LukeO Erik Morales is God Full Member

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    That's an awesome top tier. Great to see Iron Mike getting inducted while his shine is still memorable.

    They should also mention the youngest heavyweight champion in history. That is a major achievement that obviously he holds the record on.
     
    LukeO, Dec 8, 2010
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  3. DLSC

    DLSC Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It was stated that Sly was in there because his "Rocky Balboa" films greatly contributed to the popularity of the sport among non-boxing fans. Congrats to the boxers who where inducted. Very well deserved.
     
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  4. Boom_Boom

    Boom_Boom R.I.P Boxing 6/9/12 Full Member

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    Id rank them in this order

    1. Tyson
    2. Tszyu
    3. JCC
     
    Boom_Boom, Dec 8, 2010
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  5. FlatNose

    FlatNose Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Chavez won more fights against more champions and top contenders than Tszyu and Tyson put togther.
     
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  6. Hitta_Squadup

    Hitta_Squadup Beast ***e Full Member

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    What happen to Apollo Creed, Clubber Lang and Ivan Drago?
     
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  7. RealBoxing

    RealBoxing Kill The Nonsense Full Member

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    That is very true. Good point.
     
    RealBoxing, Dec 8, 2010
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  8. elchivito

    elchivito master betty Full Member

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    I remember when JCC and Tyson fought back in the 80's those were huge events. I remember the old farts with their golf pants, the big collared polos, and cheap cigars and my dad would sneek me in so I could watch the fights at the crowded bars. It was awesome back then. I remember them in their primes as if yesterday. These 2 were unbeatable in their primes.
     
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  9. RealBoxing

    RealBoxing Kill The Nonsense Full Member

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    My thoughts exactly.....Those were the years for great boxing events by two of the true boxing greats. :good
     
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  10. RealBoxing

    RealBoxing Kill The Nonsense Full Member

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  11. antonio8904

    antonio8904 Atheist Full Member

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    Great class to be inducted! Tszyu was always one of my favorite fighters...
     
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  12. MURK20

    MURK20 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I knew that was the reason he was inducted, but I don't think its true. Considering it was already the Heavyweight Goldern era.
     
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  13. MURK20

    MURK20 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yeah, Tszyu over JCC is some laughable ****.
     
    MURK20, Dec 8, 2010
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  14. fireal221

    fireal221 Member Full Member

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    They clearly did not take "Rocky V" and the most recent "Rocky Balboa" into account when including him on the list of inductees. "Rocky Balboa" was just a reminder of what a shame the heavyweight division has become.
     
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  15. ElTerible

    ElTerible New Member Full Member

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    Always wanted to go to the Hall of Fame Weekend and think I might make the trip from Ireland for this one. Anyone been before?
     
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