Will Gatti make it into the HOF?

With his tragic recent death I would say its pretty much nailed on.

 

Purely in terms of the quality of Gatti's record, he doesn't deserve it. He was badly beaten every time he faced a world class fighter, and even some guys who were below world class (Ivan Robinson, Angel Manfreddy, Micky Ward) beat him and in some cases dominated him.

In terms of the excitement he brought to his bouts, the entertaining and enduring quality of them, he more than deserves it.

I think the second bit and Gatti's death will result in him getting into the Hall, one way or another.

 

I don't think he deserves to get in, but he will get in.

 

I think he'll make it, but he doesn't deserve to.

 

Emmanuel Augustus is a shoe in.

 

The way we're going. :yep

Well his last fight was July 2007 so it wont quite be that long.

 

Good fighter who was exciting and gave its all and every fight he was entertaining but his resume is not good enough to enter the HOF.

:hat

 

probably not. but in reality it doesnt really matter b/c he will be remembered more than a lot of fighters who are in.

 

Yeah...I think they'll keep us hanging the whole 5 years.

 

I think Gatti deserves to be in based on what he did for the sport, more so than on his accomplishmens inside the ring. He was invloved in some of the classic fights of the last 20 years....not just one defining fight but sevral.

 

Gatti had a great spirit and I loved it. But if he does go into the hall of fame, it would be for being the most spirited punching bag ever.