Is Cotto a HOFer?

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  1. punch13

    punch13 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    If Miguel Cotto were to stop boxing today, would he be considered a HOFer? If not, what fighters would he have to beat in order to qualify?

    Please vote, it's a poll :)
     
    punch13, Apr 18, 2008
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  2. kirk

    kirk l l l Staff Member

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    Considering people say no to vargas when i ask... i dont see how or why cotto would get in. IMO he would still have to reign supreme for a few years... if he beats margarito and then defends for a few years, and then has a career defining fight... hes in.
     
    kirk, Apr 18, 2008
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  3. Scar

    Scar VIP Member Full Member

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    Not yet.
     
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  4. Nalian

    Nalian Formerly "yesihavearm" Full Member

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    Most certainly not.

    He's only recently even entered out p4p lists, lets talk about HOF in at least 5 years time shall we ??
     
    Nalian, Apr 18, 2008
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  5. brooklyn1550

    brooklyn1550 Roberto Duran Full Member

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    You could make a case due to the 10 title defenses and 10 world champions he's defeated, but I think it's a bit too early. If he beat Margarito, I'd say 'yes.'
     
    brooklyn1550, Apr 18, 2008
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  6. TFFP

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    With the amount of garbage that get in these days he probably isn't far off

    If it was up to me, no
     
    TFFP, Apr 18, 2008
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  7. punch13

    punch13 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Cotto has beaten: Zab Judah (passed prime), Oktay Urkal (passed prime), Demarcus Corley (prime), Alfonso Gomez (prime), Shane Mosely (nearly passed prime), Paulie Malignaggi (prime and up and coming), Carlos Quintana (prime), and Lovemore Ndou (prime). So its very good fighters at their primes, and great fighters past their primes. It's a toughy, but I say he gets a pass. I just hope he takes on more great fighters at their primes in the future. A win with Antonio Margarito will help a lot.
     
    punch13, Apr 18, 2008
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  8. Zakman

    Zakman ESB's Chinchecker Full Member

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    Hell No.
     
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  9. Cruiser1

    Cruiser1 Champion Emeritus Full Member

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    If he fought and beat Mayweather he can have his own wing in the HOF.

    As of now, not yet.
     
    Cruiser1, Apr 18, 2008
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  10. PopeJackson

    PopeJackson Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Not even close yet.
     
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  11. psychopath

    psychopath D' "X" Factor Full Member

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    Not yet! :yep :good
     
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  12. Quickhands21

    Quickhands21 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Think of a great Hungarian fighter n compare them..Yes The ibhof should have cotto..He;s already passed Ingemar
     
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  13. DanePugilist

    DanePugilist God vs God - Death Angel Full Member

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    Not yet - How could he be?
     
    DanePugilist, Apr 18, 2008
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  14. Quickhands21

    Quickhands21 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He beat mosley and Judah..Have you checked the hall of fame lately??he's in there
     
    Quickhands21, Apr 18, 2008
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  15. brooklyn1550

    brooklyn1550 Roberto Duran Full Member

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    That's a good point. He doesn't have single win better than Ingemar's win over Floyd Patterson, but he has a reasonably deep resume in comparison to a couple others. It's not out of the question to say he's done enough, considering the IBHOF has seemingly lowered their standards.

    Still, I believe he's capable of so much more, so I have no questions he'll eventually find his way there. It'll be well deserved.
     
    brooklyn1550, Apr 18, 2008
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