Currently active fighters that belong in the HOF

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  1. Nonito Smoak

    Nonito Smoak Ioka>Lomo, sorry my dudes Full Member

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    Good thread, by the way.

    An interesting debate to be had.
     
    Nonito Smoak, Jun 21, 2014
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  2. uranage

    uranage Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Thething about retirement while at least for me is that I need for the person announcing the retirement to stay out for a year before I take them at their word.

    Shane Mosley and Glen Johnson are prime examples of this. Remember the promise Bernard Hopkins made to him mother to stop.


    Updated list of future boxing HOFer as of 6/24/14

    Roy Jones - tentative (PED allegation)
    Bernard Hopkins
    James Toney - tentative (PED allegation)
    Vlad Klitchko
    Floyd Mayweather
    Manny Pacquaio
    Robert Guerrero
    Miguel Cotto
    Juan Manuel Marquez
    Shane Mosley -     tentative (PED allegation)
    Carl Froch
    Timothy Bradley - tentative (needs a little more to his resume)
    Erik Morales
    Evander Holyfield
    Pongsaklek Wonjongkam
    Sergio Martinez (may get in but not on the first ballot)
    Nonito Donaire (may get in but not on the first ballot)
     
    uranage, Jun 24, 2014
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  3. uranage

    uranage Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Thank you.....Im thinking about Glen Johnson and keep in mind that Arturo GAtti got into the HOF not because of his boxing skill, but his "style".
     
    uranage, Jun 26, 2014
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  4. rodney

    rodney Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Current fighters in the HOF ???
    None of them.
     
    rodney, Jun 26, 2014
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  5. uranage

    uranage Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Since Holyfield officially announced his retirement, I will removing him from the list of currently active fighters that belong in the hall of fame right now --


    Updated list of future boxing HOFer as of 7/1/14

    Roy Jones - tentative (PED allegation)
    Bernard Hopkins
    James Toney - tentative (PED allegation)
    Vlad Klitchko
    Floyd Mayweather
    Manny Pacquaio
    Robert Guerrero
    Miguel Cotto
    Juan Manuel Marquez
    Shane Mosley -     tentative (PED allegation)
    Carl Froch
    Timothy Bradley - tentative (needs a little more to his resume)
    Erik Morales
    Pongsaklek Wonjongkam
    Sergio Martinez (may get in but not on the first ballot)
    Nonito Donaire (may get in but not on the first ballot)
     
    uranage, Jul 1, 2014
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  6. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I'm thinking whether or not Jhonny Gonzalez belongs on that list. Hes vastly underrated and he did beat some good fighters, despite losing badly in other fights.
     
    Flo_Raiden, Jul 1, 2014
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  7. uranage

    uranage Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Updated list as of 8/19/14

    Roy Jones - tentative (PED allegation)
    Bernard Hopkins
    James Toney - tentative (PED allegation)
    Vlad Klitchko
    Floyd Mayweather
    Manny Pacquaio
    Robert Guerrero
    Miguel Cotto
    Juan Manuel Marquez
    Shane Mosley -     tentative (PED allegation)
    Carl Froch
    Timothy Bradley - tentative (needs a little more to his resume)
    Erik Morales
    Pongsaklek Wonjongkam
    Sergio Martinez (may get in but not on the first ballot)
    Nonito Donaire (may get in but not on the first ballot)
     
    uranage, Aug 19, 2014
    uranage, Aug 19, 2014
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  8. dodong

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    dodong, Aug 19, 2014
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  9. Chango

    Chango Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Damn you got me...I read through 9 pages of this thread just to see when you were going to remove Guerrero of the list.
     
    Chango, Aug 19, 2014
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  10. Bald_Toad

    Bald_Toad Ring Title Full Member

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    floyd mayweather jr
    wladimir klitschko
    andre ward
    juan manuel marquez
    sergio martinez
    canelo alvarez
    miguel cotto
    emmanuel dapidran pacquiao
    bernard hopkins
    james toney
    roy jones jr
    timothy bradley
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    nonito donaire
    shane mosley
    carl froch
     
    Bald_Toad, Aug 19, 2014
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  11. Super Hans

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    There is no set definition for Hall of Fame credentials and it's not just about resumes. With the greatest of respect to the guys that are in it, it is basically more of a glorified popularity contest, therefore Froch is far more likely to get in than Dawson (and probably Donaire too).

    Froch has done more to capture the imagination of boxing fans than Dawson, with thrilling fights, epic rivalries with Kessler and Groves, selling out arenas in a few different countries, setting PPV records in the UK, ducked nobody, got to the Super Six final, etc.

    Dawson meanwhile struggles to sell out his own living, has had very few entertaining fights, does poor TV ratings, and basically has zero personality. He will be remembered for decent wins in boring fights over some old fighters in USA but little else.
     
    Super Hans, Aug 19, 2014
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  12. fighter86

    fighter86 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I know alot of people don't like him ,but if Broner wins a title at 140 ,that's almost a shoe in.
     
    fighter86, Aug 19, 2014
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  13. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    If he did he would be one of two on these lists who did not headline on a PPV.

    I dont believe Wonjongkam should be eligible for HOF.
     
    Badbot, Aug 20, 2014
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  14. uranage

    uranage Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Updated list as of 10/5/14

    Roy Jones - tentative (PED allegation)
    Bernard Hopkins
    James Toney - tentative (PED allegation)
    Vlad Klitchko
    Floyd Mayweather
    Manny Pacquaio
    Robert Guerrero
    Miguel Cotto
    Juan Manuel Marquez
    Shane Mosley -     tentative (PED allegation)
    Carl Froch
    Timothy Bradley - tentative (needs a little more to his resume)
    Erik Morales
    Pongsaklek Wonjongkam
    Sergio Martinez (may get in but not on the first ballot)
    Nonito Donaire (may get in but not on the first ballot)
    Chad Dawson (Excellent resume)

    The reason why I've added Dawson is because of his resume plus he was the last person to beat Bernard Hopkins.
     
    uranage, Oct 5, 2014
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  15. fighter86

    fighter86 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hamed not in so how will the ghost get in ,he's only won 1 world title.
     
    fighter86, Oct 5, 2014
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