is chico corrales a hall of famer?

[deanrw]

Neither Corrales nor Gatti deserves inductions because they didn't achieve too much in boxing. But you never know, there's other guys that I don't believe they deserve to be there.

I respect both of them but I don't think they should be there.

Gatti had 4 fights of the year in a 7 year span. That speaks for itself. He was sensational.

Corrales also deserves in for fighting incredibly talented fighters in their prime, and getting his fair share of wins against them.

If there were more fighters out there like Gatti and Corrales, the sport would not be in the doldrums it currently sits in. They both deserve their place.

[Scott9945]

That has nothing to do with it. Corrales was a top fighter in a lot of people's pound for pound lists for a long-time before his career took a nose dive towards the end.

Nobody in their right mind was putting Gatti in their lists.

Fanboy Dan Rafael is. I say no to both, but Corrales is clearly the one who deserves it more between the two of them.

[MANGLER]

These guys won't go to the HOF cuz they were face first brawlers. That makes you a legend in the eyes of fans cuz they'll never forget your fights, but purists frown on fighters like Gatti and Chico.

[deanrw]

These guys won't go to the HOF cuz they were face first brawlers. That makes you a legend in the eyes of fans cuz they'll never forget your fights, but purists frown on fighters like Gatti and Chico.

So was Jake LaMotta. The HOF is not about inducting only the best, but who left a real impression on the sport. Here is a post someone else made in another forum ragarding Gatti being a shoe in for the HOF.

"I'm tired of this mentality. Boxing isn't about who is the best. no sport is.
If you have said that Gatti doesn't deserve to be in the HOF, then are you really a boxing fan? Gatti took the cards he was dealt and made the absolute best with them. he wasn't born with Speed like Mayweather. He wasn't born with insane power like Pavlik. But name a fighter that has had more guts then Gatti has? on the downside of his B level career he took on the BEST fighter in the world, in Floyd. He's been badly hurt many times, and never once sat on the canvas when we knew he could get up. he took massive beatings over and over again, and never gave up. He was outclassed in every big fight he took place in. And almost all of his big wins he won on Heart alone. he was part of some of the most exciting bouts in history. And watch a recent interview with him, the sport definately left its mark on his life. can you name a fighter that has a more exciting career then Gatti? can you name 10? How many fighters are in the HOF?

If Gatti's career doesnt define what boxing is about, ive been watching a different sport.

i think he deserves to be in the HOF, not because the HOF has dumbed down its standards, but becauase gatti fits in on the highest standard."

[El Dominicano]

do you think the fact that chico died will help him?you know nobodys loves you till your dead and gone!!sad but true

That is why, I don't want Calzaghe to die. I'd give my life for him.

[El Dominicano]

So was Jake LaMotta. The HOF is not about inducting only the best, but who left a real impression on the sport. Here is a post someone else made in another forum ragarding Gatti being a shoe in for the HOF.

"I'm tired of this mentality. Boxing isn't about who is the best. no sport is.
If you have said that Gatti doesn't deserve to be in the HOF, then are you really a boxing fan? Gatti took the cards he was dealt and made the absolute best with them. he wasn't born with Speed like Mayweather. He wasn't born with insane power like Pavlik. But name a fighter that has had more guts then Gatti has? on the downside of his B level career he took on the BEST fighter in the world, in Floyd. He's been badly hurt many times, and never once sat on the canvas when we knew he could get up. he took massive beatings over and over again, and never gave up. He was outclassed in every big fight he took place in. And almost all of his big wins he won on Heart alone. he was part of some of the most exciting bouts in history. And watch a recent interview with him, the sport definately left its mark on his life. can you name a fighter that has a more exciting career then Gatti? can you name 10? How many fighters are in the HOF?

If Gatti's career doesnt define what boxing is about, ive been watching a different sport.

i think he deserves to be in the HOF, not because the HOF has dumbed down its standards, but becauase gatti fits in on the highest standard."

His fights with Micky Ward were great. ****! alot of his fights were Great! He'd always switch his style, from boxing to brawaling and sometimes both. Gonna download the Gatti vs Ward fights

[deanrw]

His fights with MickWard were. ****! alot of his fights were Great! He'd always switch his style, from boxing to brwaling and sometimes both. Gonna download the Gatti vs Ward fights

He had a ton of exciting fights. He left a huge impression on the sport. He gave way to much to the sport to be denied. Was he an elite fighter? far from it. He does have to be considered one of the most exciting fighters in history. He was the human highlight reel and any real boxing purist will not give a **** that he was not an elite fighter.

[joseph5620]

just curious?and what about gatti just wondering do blood and gut fighter deserve the nod!!!!

Corrales first fight with Castillo gets him to the HOF. Based on many of the fighters in there now, he deserves it.

[joseph5620]

just curious?and what about gatti just wondering do blood and gut fighter deserve the nod!!!!

Gatti, no. If I was voting based on accomplishments alone, I would say no to both. But there are so many questionable boxers in the HOF that I would not be totally against either getting in. They need to raise the bar though.

[Miburo]

Neither should get in if solid standards were held to, regardless of sentiments. Corrales of course has the better resume between the two however.