Did Arturo Gatti Deserve IBHOF Spot?

[ShoulderRoll]

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.

Fights of the Year according to whom? Rios-Alvarado I was voted 2012 FOTY by Sports Illustrated for example.

The guy was in exciting face-first brawls almost every time he fought.

[GhostofDempsey]

Fights of the Year according to whom? Rios-Alvarado I was voted 2012 FOTY by Sports Illustrated for example.

The guy was in exciting face-first brawls almost every time he fought.

Like I said, not the same. Salido is closer to Gatti than Rios.

[TheReadyTimeBoy]

Gatti's fights were like metaphors for someone's life. Start fighting back even harder when times get tough, and it's not over til it's over

[ShoulderRoll]

Like I said, not the same. Salido is closer to Gatti than Rios.

You said Rios wasn't in any Fights of the Year but that isn't correct. Unless you're only counting a specific outlet for that award?

Are you basing it on Ring Magazine's awards?