Is Dan Henderson a top 10 all time great

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  1. The Phenom

    The Phenom Pretty Handsome Full Member

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    Have recent wins over Franklin and Bisping been enough to sneak him in there.
     
  2. jimmie

    jimmie Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Henderson was top 10 before those recent wins. The only man to hold 2 belts in 2 different weight classes at the same time, Pride GP Champion, Rings tournament Champion, UFC tournament winner and Brazil Open winner. Add in wins vs Nogueira, Babalu, Wanderlei, Renzo, Bustamante 2x etc hes a top 5 in my book.
     
  3. scurlaruntings

    scurlaruntings ESB 2002 Club Full Member

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    Without a doubt. Hendo is a stud. To think that he's still competing at such a high level after all these years confirms the living legend that he is. And like Jimmie says his recent wins didnt sneak him in. He was top 10 long before that. His run in PRIDE is proof of his worth.
     
  4. horst

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    Yes, absolutely. His resume is superb.
     
  5. Nuke

    Nuke Full Length Member Full Member

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    Top 5 easy!
     
  6. Delroc

    Delroc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    i voted no but after i did i couldnt think of more then 9 names ahead of him and he falls at 10 exactly. so yea i guess but if i come up with 1 more guy i remember that had a better legacy hes #11.
     
  7. Beebs

    Beebs Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I would say so.

    The one thing that counts against him is he never really was the #1 guy for a sustained run, but the quality and size of his opponents is really what gets him in.
     
  8. Mazallan

    Mazallan ESB yes man Full Member

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    I think he is one of a cluster of fighters who could be top 10.
     
  9. ozziebattler

    ozziebattler Shadow Boxer Full Member

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    Mate just wondering what the word STUD means for u??

    I have heard alot of Yanks use the world when describing another fighter etc..

    Here in OZ the word means you are good with the ladies:yep and we dont usually call other blokes one..
     
  10. socrates

    socrates THE ORIGINAL... Full Member

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    probably 9 or 10.
     
  11. scurlaruntings

    scurlaruntings ESB 2002 Club Full Member

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    It means that over here in the UK too. But a Stud is also a a selective bred animal. It was a term used for Slaves who physically had all the attributes to make an excellent field hand.
     
  12. ufoalf

    ufoalf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He might squeez in at 10. Beebs got it right. He never really dominated a division. Though he was always the top dog to fight.
     
  13. aliwasthegreatest

    aliwasthegreatest Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He belongs in the top 10 tied with a large number of people. Really depends on what day it is for me.
     
  14. achillesthegreat

    achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE Full Member

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    I don't know. He is a legend no doubt. He has mixed with true elite fighters continously.