Poll: Hamed Likely Won't Make it into the IBHoF in 2009

[boxaholic]

by T.K. Stewart - An informal poll of boxing writers from the Boxing Writers Association of America finds that in his first year of eligibility - 'Prince' Naseem Hamed will likely not make the cut and be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2009. [details]

What the ***. Hamed was the best featherweight for at least 3 years. Hamed was the biggest Marquee name under 147. Hamed is the reason that Pacman, Barrera, Morales, JMM, Vazquez, Marquez are making 7 figures. Boxing Writers are idiots.

[crold1]

You're right Larry. If he was a New York fighter he'd make it without any problem. His ring achievements speak for itself and I haven't read one good reason why he shouldn't be in. The voter's bias in these things is sickening.

Scott:
I think there are ten fighters on the ballot who deserve to be in more and will be for a LONG time. That's why he ain't getting my vote. Maybe someday, but guys like Marshall have wins over some of the best EVER and guys like Yuh and Chang have been on the ballot YEARS with similar stats. I have to vote for them first. Hamed wasn't one of the GOAT so he can wait his turn.

And, yes, some will vote Gatti. Not me.

[crold1]

What the ***. Hamed was the best featherweight for at least 3 years. Hamed was the biggest Marquee name under 147. Hamed is the reason that Pacman, Barrera, Morales, JMM, Vazquez, Marquez are making 7 figures. Boxing Writers are idiots.

And some Boxing fans have no idea who is even on the ballot with him to make it a tough choice.

[Clegg]

I saw the others on the list. I would be interested to know how many would vote for Curry but not for Hamed, and vice versa.

[Steak]

so Sharkey and Jess Willard get in the HOF, but Hamed doesnt? interesting.

I bet he will end up in it sooner or later though. maybe this was just an unlucky year.

[Austin Drage]

I think boxers should only make the hall of fame when they are fully retired. Although it seems that way with Naz, maybe they're going to wait it out a few more years until its confirmed.

[crold1]

so Sharkey and Jess Willard get in the HOF, but Hamed doesnt? interesting.

I bet he will end up in it sooner or later though. maybe this was just an unlucky year.

At least for me, I don't vote based on other bad votes and bad HEAYWEIGHT VOTES are regular

[joseph5620]

If Gatti was the Arab from the UK and Hamed was the American from New Jersey, not one person here would have picked him over Naz. Believe that.

Absolutely.

[Deadbirds]

I think they are waiting for him to make it public or official that he's is retired ! No matter if you like him or you do he belongs in there ! I don't like him but he belongs in the hall after he says he's retired !

[boxaholic]

Gatti was not even close to his prime when he fought Gomez.

LOL. Hamed is the reason every one under 140 is getting paid today. Hamed was the best in his division for a long time and lost to another Hall of Famer by UD not by brutal knockout. Hamed just couldn't handle not being the best anymore and lost his desire after he could never reach ALI greatness.