Top 5 Least deserving Hall of famers

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  1. Fogger

    Fogger Father, grandfather and big sports fan. Full Member

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    I don't think I agree with Serrano but the other four are great choices to replace the five you mentioned.
     
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  2. J Jones

    J Jones Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Bingo! A landed Hail Mary against Wilson Rodriguez, two losses to Ivan Robinson, a stoppage defeat against Angel Manfredy, comprehensive beatdowns from Oscar and Floyd, a trilogy against a solid professional (not a world beater) in Micky Ward, and wins against smaller men (Gamache and Dorin) is not a HOF resume. If competing in exciting fights is the criteria, I look forward to Diego Corrales's posthumous induction into the HOF.
     
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  3. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    I know he's not the most skilled but Gatti held belts in 2 divisions and I think was in 4 FOTYs which I think is a record, correct me if I'm wrong

    I think that's enough to get in but certainly not the tip tier of inductees
     
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  4. Braindamage

    Braindamage Baby Face Beast Full Member

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    Agreed on Gatti. He was a positive for the sport. Showed heart and toughness like no other. If you just go by wins and losses then I get it, but if you go by what the true character of the sports should be, then Gatti most definitely should be in there.
     
  5. lone star

    lone star Active Member Full Member

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    Am I wrong or is Stallone in the hall of fame. If not my mistake. If he is then where’s Marvin Hart?
     
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  6. chacal

    chacal F*** the new normal Full Member

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    Yes, I'm surprised that people say that he's not HOF worthy, when he has been in several of the most famous fights ever fought. He maybe cant make it into the Hall Of Skills, that's for sure, but in the Hall of Fame? Hell yes.
     
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  7. The G-Man

    The G-Man I'm more of a vet. banned Full Member

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    All of them made they re mark in some way.

    Cant disrespect none of them.
     
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  8. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    Nah.
     
  9. The Real Lance

    The Real Lance Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He's in for his contribution to boxing. Definitely worthy
     
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  10. Reg

    Reg Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I don't mind fighters getting in for popularity or excitement. It is the hall of fame, not hall of skill. We have the ever changing ATG list for ranking fighters on skill and resume.
     
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  11. Richmondpete

    Richmondpete Real fighters do road work Full Member

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    Any hall of fame should be more about being the best of the best to do it not by just being a pretty good fighter in some entertaining fights
     
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  12. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    He can`t be in the hall of fame cause he lost his biggest fight.
     
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  13. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Hamed didn`t achieve much and all Bowe did wa beat Holy twice. Bowe ducked Lewis.
     
  14. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Floyd toyed with him and DLH sparked hm in the 2nd round.
     
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  15. Braindamage

    Braindamage Baby Face Beast Full Member

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    I mention that in my post. But it's the Hall of Fame, not the Hall of Best. If commentators and actors can be inducted because of their contribution to the sport, I have no issue with Gatti being in the hall.
     
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