Is Ricky Hatton Hall of Fame worthy?

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  1. s23041983

    s23041983 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think he is! he has won belts in 2 weight divisions and only lost to the very best p4p fighters. He is not an all time great, but he should be a H.O.F'er :hi:
     
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  2. Neverchair

    Neverchair Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think so.

    Like you say, a two weight world champion and beat some good names to get there.
     
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  3. roversbowers

    roversbowers Well-Known Member Full Member

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    HOF not an all time great. well done ricky and happy retirement
     
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  4. Son of Gaul

    Son of Gaul Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    If based solely on his accomplishments at 140...yes. If not, then no. It's tough but my answer is no.
     
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  5. s23041983

    s23041983 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    i dont understand! You mean to say that if he had not stepped up and fought at welterweight he would be a H.O.F'er? :huh
     
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  6. LukeO

    LukeO Erik Morales is God Full Member

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    With some of the people they let in?
    Sure.
     
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  7. s23041983

    s23041983 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    dont get the hall of fame mixed up with the all time greats. that man made some MASSIVE numbers in PPV and had an army of followers, plus he ruled a division for years before stepping up and challenging the best at WW.... thats why he deserves to be there, but he ISNT an all time great!! :good
     
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  8. PBFred

    PBFred Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I voted no simply because he didn't cross that line into "great" territory in my opinion. A good fighter who challenged himself and took on the very best and came up short. Certainly nothing to be ashamed of.

    A few nice wins against some good fighters but not a strong enough card to be HOF.
     
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  9. EleventhHour

    EleventhHour Got Dat Black & Gold Soul Full Member

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    It's a shame that from now on, you can make the following argument about HOF contention:

    "Is _______ as good as Barry McGuigan? He is? Oh, okay, he has to be HOF then."

    Hatton is better than McGuigan, so by that standard, he's HOF-worthy. Otherwise? I'm not sure.
     
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  10. steele311

    steele311 Wanna Dance? Full Member

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    I said no.
     
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  11. Cobbler

    Cobbler Shoemaker To The Stars Full Member

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    Pretty easily.

    His in the ring achievements are probably enough, but then add on what he has done to raise the profile of boxing and he is a shoo in.
     
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  12. Little Pea

    Little Pea 'A' grade boxing fan Full Member

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    What makes you a HOFamer?
    Then i'll answer.
     
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  13. HyperUppercut

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    Nope. Unless you rate HOF status by how many blind nuthuggers follow you, then you would have Hatton and ODH at the top of the list.
     
    HyperUppercut, Mar 9, 2010
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  14. s23041983

    s23041983 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    dont get the hall of fame mixed up with the all time greats. that man made some MASSIVE numbers in PPV and had an army of followers, plus he ruled a division for years before stepping up and challenging the best at WW.... thats why he deserves to be there, but he ISNT an all time great!!
     
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  15. s23041983

    s23041983 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    dont get the hall of fame mixed up with the all time greats. that man made some MASSIVE numbers in PPV and had an army of followers, plus he ruled a division for years before stepping up and challenging the best at WW.... thats why he deserves to be there, but he ISNT an all time great!!
     
    s23041983, Mar 9, 2010
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