I said he couldnt fight as well as he could entertain. I never said he couldnt fight period. He could, but he benefitted by fighting in a crappy era in his division, which made him appear alot better than he really was. No one could argue that. Barrera was the litmus test of how good he really was.
But, there's no shame in losing to Barrera. Even in the manner he did. A lot of people say Hamed was past prime, wasn't focus, etc etc. I don't care, I think Barrera beats Hamed at any point of Hamed career. However, so what? Barrera is an ATG, while Hamed is not.
But, Hamed was still an elite fighter during his run. The Barrera fight doesn't take away from that. Is not like Barrera was just was a good fighter and that's it. Barrera was a great fighter and not only for his era but any era. So no shame in that.
I said he couldnt fight as well as he could entertain. I never said he couldnt fight period. He could, but he benefitted by fighting in a crappy era in his division, which made him appear alot better than he really was. No one could argue that. Barrera was the litmus test of how good he really was.
Who did he beat that was any good?? Kelley was way past his prime. Hamed fought during a horrid era in his division.
He beat a few solid fighters. And, in reality unified the division. And, you could tell watching him that he had immense talent and that he could fight. To say he couldn't it's quite ridiculous.
Was he overrated or over hyped? I mean if that's the argument you want to make fine. But, to say he couldn't fight, when clearly he could and anyone could see that he could. It's quite a retarded statement.
Paul Ingle? Augie Sanchez? Nobody will remember anyone Hamed ever beat. Everyone knew Kelley was on the downside by then. Everyone besides biased UK folk will only remember Hamed for his entrances and weird fight style. That unorthodox crap worked great against average fighters. When he ran into a brutal technician he got clowned.
Too bad he couldnt fight like he could entertain. Fought 1 real fighter, MAB, and got crushed. Kelley was shot by then.
Slap yourself for that ridiculous comment.