revisionist myths series #2 hamed-kelley

Clinton · Mar 10, 2020

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It should be borne in mind that the "myth" about the quality of the Hamed/Kelley bout is largely based on what was an explosive fight, but one which was pretty much an undisciplined slugfest; aspects which are often overlooked, due to the flashy, entertaining style and power of Hamed.

I don't think anyone is saying Hamed failed to face top class fighters, but on a backdrop of Hamed's rather grotesque and often dim-witted self-promotion - mainly, focused on how great he was, both then and historically - there were big fights out there, which either didn't materialize at all, or took their sweet time coming to fruition (and when one did, he got soundly beaten).

That said, I can't see how one can consider Hamed as not having missed Marquez - who was his mandatory for two years, before the Marquez camp finally gave up on the idea - whatever the reasons for the fight not coming off.

Espinosa might be considered another, but he had reached the end of his meaningful career by the time Soto won what some might say was a controversial Decision from him. Soto then failed to register a 'W' in his ledger for 10 fights, on the bounce, after Espinosa.

Vazquez, despite his great win against Rojas, two years earlier, was fast approaching his 38th birthday and beating very ordinary opposition, on his way to an inevitable loss to Hamed. I think it highly likely that Marquez would have beaten Vazquez, by that stage (and that both Barrera and Morales could have gone up a division to do the same, if so inclined, at that point).

One need only look at what was possible and what eventually happened. Look at how Morales, Barrera and Marquez are rated now, historically, compared with what people think of Hamed.

Hamed is the poster boy for 'Wannabe Greats', whereas Morales, Barrera and Marquez are actual Greats.
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