Gennady Golovkin, Vernon Forrest, Steve Collins added to ballot for 2026 IBHOF

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  1. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Does GGG have a shot to be inducted in his first year of eligibility for the IBHOF? And do you consider Vernon Forrest and Steve Collins as HOF worthy in your opinion?

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  2. vargasfan1985

    vargasfan1985 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yes for GGG

    RIP VF
     
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  3. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    If he schedules a fight (as is a rumored possibility) will that not revoke GGG's eligiblity?

    Or rather, delay until he's again inactive a few years?
     
    IntentionalButt, Oct 1, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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  4. bigboxinghippo420

    bigboxinghippo420 Member Full Member

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    id like to see Vernon Forrest in the hall of fame, he whooped Shane Mosley! He was a great fighter :)
     
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  5. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    Yes he is one of the greatest I have seen in my life time.
     
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  6. silviodante777

    silviodante777 New Member Full Member

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    Yes, agree with all 3 inclusions. GGG without contest! Vernon, a solid amateur evolved into a consummate professional. A few good fights evaded him. Tito, Winky, Oscar, Floyd, and a rematch vs KT this time under the professional banner.

    Collins was sound, very sound in fact. I believe he felt he would have genuinely beaten RJJ, however I do not feel that way. I attest to Calzaghe, Ward, and even possibly MIkkel Kessler as getting the W should they have fought. Collins vs Froch would have been a war should the times had aligned.

    I think he would have made a great case to have moved up to LH and taken the WBO against Darius.
     
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  7. Rumsfeld

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    It didn't for SRL. Did it?
     
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