Arturo "Thunder" Gatti gets the votes and will be inducted into the Hall of Fame 2013

[IamInuit]

Tough one.

The historian in me agrees with Mick.

The realist in me agrees with p4 and bk in this particular case.

They let Stallone in.

Seems today all you have to do is snag a couple of trinkets and your in but Gattis blood and guts approach was special as bk points out along with the straps he managed to collect. A classic over achiever.


Edit. Speaking of HOF, Rush got in today. A decade late or more but I'll take it.

[Spicoli]

I'm not even sure if there is a criteria for the HOF now or if ever? I'm honestly not bothered either way. Gatti had his nitch and while he became pigeon holed with the Ward trilogy he was a capable fighter. HOF? again it depends of what we-they gauge by. Skill wise...longevity etc both Sonagi Yuh and Hill far surpassed a Gatti. The contrast in inductees is really something. Frankly both of them were verrrrry localized almost pure boxers in backyards who some fans couldn't pick from a crowd, let alone non fans. Gatti on the otherhand was everywhere it seemed, exposure and network wise and also benefits from being current. All and all I think they got it right and would have a bigger problem with HOF if they excluded guys like Yuh etc rather than include a Gatti..if that makes sense Been a long day I do know Mills Lane got the nod as well and it is awesome seeing that!! That man was a true professional and is very much missed.