Did Arturo Gatti Deserve IBHOF Spot?

[TheReadyTimeBoy]

'Entertaining' is entirely subjective. Rigondeaux is entertaining to me, but for most fans he isnt. Mayweather is great to watch if you like that style

Just dont see how that can be a criteria.

I like watching some of the technical stuff Rigo does but please dont try BS us and pretend you enjoy watching 12 rounds of Rigo feinting and pivoting and occasionally pawing with his jab, its boring as ****

[Rockin']

without a doubt he belongs............

[Tom Cruise]

I like watching some of the technical stuff Rigo does but please dont try BS us and pretend you enjoy watching 12 rounds of Rigo feinting and pivoting and occasionally pawing with his jab, its boring as ****

Imagine having the arrogance to assume what other people like and dislike.

Why would i be a fan of him and his style if i didnt find it entertaining?

[Sweet_Science_]

Based upon resume no. Based upon entertainment value and his trilogy with Ward, it's not beyond reason. If they have room on the wall for Sly Stallone and Jim Lampley who never shed a drop of blood for this sport, there is room for Gatti.

Great post. Couldn't agree more!

[Zaroku]

Based upon resume no. Based upon entertainment value and his trilogy with Ward, it's not beyond reason. If they have room on the wall for Sly Stallone and Jim Lampley who never shed a drop of blood for this sport, there is room for Gatti.

Lamply & sly ain't sheit, let Arturo in, RIP!

[Zaroku]

without a doubt he belongs............

Exactly my man, well said

[TJ highway]

Based upon resume no. Based upon entertainment value and his trilogy with Ward, it's not beyond reason. If they have room on the wall for Sly Stallone and Jim Lampley who never shed a drop of blood for this sport, there is room for Gatti.

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OH my God are you guys for real? Look at all the crying in boxing today. Head butts, low blows rabbit punches not called, elbows, the glove tape coming off, mouth pieces coming out, fighter gets cut (I cant see-magic words).

When did you see Gatti pulling off that ****?



Even though De La Hoya has easily beaten Gatti, he admitted that Gatti's punch is the most painful hit he ever received. “He had to be the guy who hit me the hardest up in the ring. He had the heaviest hands I ever felt” - Oscar De La Hoya.

[ShoulderRoll]

So should Brandon Rios get into the Hall? Given these lowered standards?

[GhostofDempsey]

So should Brandon Rios get into the Hall? Given these lowered standards?

Not even close. Gatti was champion in two weight classes vs Rios one. Gatti was in four Fights of the Year, Rios none. Gatti was a huge draw, Rios is not.

Like I asked in an earlier post, what about Salido? He is more evenly credentialed next to Gatti.

[GhostofDempsey]

Consider Gatti who broke his right hand in the 4th round of his third fight with Ward and fought on to win. Then consider Rigo who "bruised" his left hand and quit in the 6th. Heart counts.