Should Naseem Hamed be in the hall of fame?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by AndrewFFC, Aug 2, 2009.


  1. AndrewFFC

    AndrewFFC Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Now I cant hear you about to bash in a big fat no but hear me out a little.
    The hall of fame is not purely just for a fighters record.

    On that basis do you think Hamed deserves a spot because of the attention he ganerd, the fact he drew much attention to the lower weight classes and the fact his unique and exciting boxing style drew many into the sport?
     
  2. mariancobretti

    mariancobretti Well-Known Member Full Member

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  3. madballster

    madballster Loyal Member Full Member

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    You knows its a hall of fame for great BOXERS. Not guys who gamble inside the ring and try to put on the best show. Hamed IMO deserves a star on the Hollywood walk of fame for entertainment value, but not boxing HOF.
     
  4. mariancobretti

    mariancobretti Well-Known Member Full Member

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    16 World title Wins
    14 KOs
    all the belts

    9 World Champs (More than Calzaghe)

    exceptional talent lost to a an ATG in his prime
     
  5. yes, for what he brought to the sport.
    no, for quitting the fight after the barrera loss not the makings of hall of famer in my book.
    Johnny Tapia,Erik Morales, Marco Antoinio Barrera (rematch),Manny Pacqiuao,In-Jin Chi were fights that could have been made, but he figured his style had been worked out and could'nt be bothered to adapt. The no's out weigh the yes's for me.. IMO
     
  6. dhenzrae

    dhenzrae A Proud Noypi Full Member

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    he should be imo
     
  7. Marciano

    Marciano AmicoDiNessuno Full Member

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    I Think he can Hameed Had his Own Boxing styl He was Very Fast and I Think one of The hardest Punscher in His Division in The Boxing History he have lost Only 1 Fight and Hamed was 5 Years Undisputed world Champion and his show was very Funny and fantastic in the History of Boxing ^^!!!
    yes he can .
     
  8. skel1983

    skel1983 Guest

    Calzaghe has 9 world champs on his resume:

    Eubank
    Woodhall
    Reid
    Brewer
    Mitchell
    Lacy
    Kessler
    Hopkins
    RJJ
     
  9. cupid

    cupid LONDONER Full Member

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    Yes he should be
     
  10. Boro chris

    Boro chris Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yes of course. No point in even debating this.
    Anyone who disagrees is a ****ing idiot.:-(
     
  11. bizzer07

    bizzer07 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    yeah he should be for sure
     
  12. asero

    asero Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    he has to battle against tszyu, tyson, eubank and others for the 4 slot
     
  13. MAG1965

    MAG1965 Loyal Member banned

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    Hamed will make it in. He deserves it.
     
  14. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    I don't have strong feelings about it either way. I wouldn't be upset if he weren't included nor spiteful if he were. If you just look at it as pure ''fame'' then there's no doubt. He was a star. Sure. If it's a question of a hard to define ''greatness'' then a lot of us have our doubts about Hamed. You could make a case for him either way. I thought he was good for boxing. Generated interest whether it was from people that loved him or hated him, he was a spectacle.
     
  15. 'Ben'

    'Ben' Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If it wasn't for Hamed I doubt very much that fighters in the loweer weight classes would be getting quite the same purses they get now. He brought so much to the lower weight divisions and the sport in general and ruled the division for some time, he obviously wasn't interested in boxing anymore when he waas beat by Barrera either.... so Naz belongs in there without a shadow of a doubt in my mind. If Frank Warren deserves to be inducted so 'the Prince'.