Naz-vs-Marquez? The greatest duck in history? Fact.

[Violent Demise]

Again you show you just read boxing. You don't really watch it. HBO might of been appalled with Marquez-Norwood. But the blame was placed on Norwood. They were also down right disgusted with Hamed-Soto. Lampley was embarrassed. Merchant called it one of the worse fights ever. People walked out of it. Both stated Soto's title was meaningless. HBO was forced into the Soto fight cuz of it's contract. They never wanted the fight. It's the reason it was held in Detroit and not Las Vegas. Come on now. It's really not that hard to figure out

Every time someone answers a question with a question is cuz they have no answer. I see you refused to answer my question regarding what elite fighter Hamed beat in his prime. Not surprised. Cuz one doesn't exist. Even more proof that Hamed not only ducked Marquez but ducked every good fighter out there.

As for your question? I'll answer it anyway. He was the uncrowned WBA champion. Anybody that seen the fight knows that Marquez deserved the win over Norwood. HBO had him winning. If you argue that point than it clearly tells me you never seen the fight. Facts are facts. I find it hilarious you got the audacity to ask what Marquez did to earn a shot. While at the same time try and make it seem like Paul Ingle was worthy of one.

[TitoFan]

Again you show you just read boxing. You don't really watch it. HBO might of been appalled with Marquez-Norwood. But the blame was placed on Norwood. They were also down right disgusted with Hamed-Soto. Lampley was embarrassed. Merchant called it one of the worse fights ever. People walked out of it. Both stated Soto's title was meaningless. HBO was forced into the Soto fight cuz of it's contract. They never wanted the fight. It's the reason it was held in Detroit and not Las Vegas. Come on now. It's really not that hard to figure out

Every time someone answers a question with a question is cuz they have no answer. I see you refused to answer my question regarding what elite fighter Hamed beat in his prime. Not surprised. Cuz one doesn't exist. Even more proof that Hamed not only ducked Marquez but ducked every good fighter out there.

As for your question? I'll answer it anyway. He was the uncrowned WBA champion. Anybody that seen the fight knows that Marquez deserved the win over Norwood. HBO had him winning. If you argue that point than it clearly tells me you never seen the fight. Facts are facts. I find it hilarious you got the audacity to ask what Marquez did to earn a shot. While at the same time try and make it seem like Paul Ingle was worthy of one.

Unrelated, but: Thanks for breaking the "Reply with Quote" chain. It was getting hard to follow.

[Fenster]

Again you show you just read boxing. You don't really watch it. HBO might of been appalled with Marquez-Norwood. But the blame was placed on Norwood. They were also down right disgusted with Hamed-Soto. Lampley was embarrassed. Merchant called it one of the worse fights ever. People walked out of it. Both stated Soto's title was meaningless. HBO was forced into the Soto fight cuz of it's contract. They never wanted the fight. It's the reason it was held in Detroit and not Las Vegas. Come on now. It's really not that hard to figure out

Every time someone answers a question with a question is cuz they have no answer. I see you refused to answer my question regarding what elite fighter Hamed beat in his prime. Not surprised. Cuz one doesn't exist. Even more proof that Hamed not only ducked Marquez but ducked every good fighter out there.

As for your question? I'll answer it anyway. He was the uncrowned WBA champion. Anybody that seen the fight knows that Marquez deserved the win over Norwood. HBO had him winning. If you argue that point than it clearly tells me you never seen the fight. Facts are facts. I find it hilarious you got the audacity to ask what Marquez did to earn a shot. While at the same time try and make it seem like Paul Ingle was worthy of one.

An utterly embarrassing guess at the actual reality. Here's the truth...

1) Soto-Naz was held in Detroit because it holds one of the biggest Arab populations in the world (outside of the Middle East). They sold 13,000+ tickets for that fight. Fact.

2) The HBO team, although slightly favouring Marquez over Norwood, stated it could have gone either way. Fact.

3) Whether Marquez beat Norwood or not, it was after this fight that Naz offered him his shot, which as we all now know, courtesy of my bombproof factual evidence, he sadly refused. Fact.

So in summation - Marquez was given a shot to become the lineal featherweight champion, offered the biggest payday of his life and the chance to become an overnight boxing star.

Naz wanted it. HBO wanted it. The fans wanted it. Marquez bottled it. Fact.

[generalbulldog]

Again you show you just read boxing. You don't really watch it. HBO might of been appalled with Marquez-Norwood. But the blame was placed on Norwood. They were also down right disgusted with Hamed-Soto. Lampley was embarrassed. Merchant called it one of the worse fights ever. People walked out of it. Both stated Soto's title was meaningless. HBO was forced into the Soto fight cuz of it's contract. They never wanted the fight. It's the reason it was held in Detroit and not Las Vegas. Come on now. It's really not that hard to figure out

Every time someone answers a question with a question is cuz they have no answer. I see you refused to answer my question regarding what elite fighter Hamed beat in his prime. Not surprised. Cuz one doesn't exist. Even more proof that Hamed not only ducked Marquez but ducked every good fighter out there.

As for your question? I'll answer it anyway. He was the uncrowned WBA champion. Anybody that seen the fight knows that Marquez deserved the win over Norwood. HBO had him winning. If you argue that point than it clearly tells me you never seen the fight. Facts are facts. I find it hilarious you got the audacity to ask what Marquez did to earn a shot. While at the same time try and make it seem like Paul Ingle was worthy of one.

An utterly embarrassing guess at the actual reality. Here's the truth...

1) Soto-Naz was held in Detroit because it holds one of the biggest Arab populations in the world (outside of the Middle East). They sold 13,000+ tickets for that fight. Fact.

2) The HBO team, although slightly favouring Marquez over Norwood, stated it could have gone either way. Fact.

3) Whether Marquez beat Norwood or not, it was after this fight that Naz offered him his shot, which as we all now know, courtesy of my bombproof factual evidence, he sadly refused. Fact.

So in summation - Marquez was given a shot to become the lineal featherweight champion, offered the biggest payday of his life and the chance to become an overnight boxing star.

Naz wanted it. HBO wanted it. The fans wanted it. Marquez bottled it. Fact.

All of this may be true, but JMM is miles ahead of him in legacy and heart. Fact.

[Violent Demise]

Again you show you just read boxing. You don't really watch it. HBO might of been appalled with Marquez-Norwood. But the blame was placed on Norwood. They were also down right disgusted with Hamed-Soto. Lampley was embarrassed. Merchant called it one of the worse fights ever. People walked out of it. Both stated Soto's title was meaningless. HBO was forced into the Soto fight cuz of it's contract. They never wanted the fight. It's the reason it was held in Detroit and not Las Vegas. Come on now. It's really not that hard to figure out

Every time someone answers a question with a question is cuz they have no answer. I see you refused to answer my question regarding what elite fighter Hamed beat in his prime. Not surprised. Cuz one doesn't exist. Even more proof that Hamed not only ducked Marquez but ducked every good fighter out there.

As for your question? I'll answer it anyway. He was the uncrowned WBA champion. Anybody that seen the fight knows that Marquez deserved the win over Norwood. HBO had him winning. If you argue that point than it clearly tells me you never seen the fight. Facts are facts. I find it hilarious you got the audacity to ask what Marquez did to earn a shot. While at the same time try and make it seem like Paul Ingle was worthy of one.

An utterly embarrassing guess at the actual reality. Here's the truth...

1) Soto-Naz was held in Detroit because it holds one of the biggest Arab populations in the world (outside of the Middle East). They sold 13,000+ tickets for that fight. Fact.

2) The HBO team, although slightly favouring Marquez over Norwood, stated it could have gone either way. Fact.

3) Whether Marquez beat Norwood or not, it was after this fight that Naz offered him his shot, which as we all now know, courtesy of my bombproof factual evidence, he sadly refused. Fact.

So in summation - Marquez was given a shot to become the lineal featherweight champion, offered the biggest payday of his life and the chance to become an overnight boxing star.

Naz wanted it. HBO wanted it. The fans wanted it. Marquez bottled it. Fact.

Third time you have failed to answer my question. I don't blame you. Any attempt would lead to failure. You would pretty much be destroying your own points instead of me doing it

[Fenster]

Again you show you just read boxing. You don't really watch it. HBO might of been appalled with Marquez-Norwood. But the blame was placed on Norwood. They were also down right disgusted with Hamed-Soto. Lampley was embarrassed. Merchant called it one of the worse fights ever. People walked out of it. Both stated Soto's title was meaningless. HBO was forced into the Soto fight cuz of it's contract. They never wanted the fight. It's the reason it was held in Detroit and not Las Vegas. Come on now. It's really not that hard to figure out

Every time someone answers a question with a question is cuz they have no answer. I see you refused to answer my question regarding what elite fighter Hamed beat in his prime. Not surprised. Cuz one doesn't exist. Even more proof that Hamed not only ducked Marquez but ducked every good fighter out there.

As for your question? I'll answer it anyway. He was the uncrowned WBA champion. Anybody that seen the fight knows that Marquez deserved the win over Norwood. HBO had him winning. If you argue that point than it clearly tells me you never seen the fight. Facts are facts. I find it hilarious you got the audacity to ask what Marquez did to earn a shot. While at the same time try and make it seem like Paul Ingle was worthy of one.

An utterly embarrassing guess at the actual reality. Here's the truth...

1) Soto-Naz was held in Detroit because it holds one of the biggest Arab populations in the world (outside of the Middle East). They sold 13,000+ tickets for that fight. Fact.

2) The HBO team, although slightly favouring Marquez over Norwood, stated it could have gone either way. Fact.

3) Whether Marquez beat Norwood or not, it was after this fight that Naz offered him his shot, which as we all now know, courtesy of my bombproof factual evidence, he sadly refused. Fact.

So in summation - Marquez was given a shot to become the lineal featherweight champion, offered the biggest payday of his life and the chance to become an overnight boxing star.

Naz wanted it. HBO wanted it. The fans wanted it. Marquez bottled it. Fact.

Third time you have failed to answer my question. I don't blame you. Any attempt would lead to failure. You would pretty much be destroying your own points instead of me doing it

All my points are backed up with irrefutable evidence. The only thing that's failed is your boxing knowledge.

Your question has nothing to do with the topic. However, I am willing to give you a go...

Name me all the prime featherweights Naz ducked between 1997 and 2000?

[Violent Demise]

Again you show you just read boxing. You don't really watch it. HBO might of been appalled with Marquez-Norwood. But the blame was placed on Norwood. They were also down right disgusted with Hamed-Soto. Lampley was embarrassed. Merchant called it one of the worse fights ever. People walked out of it. Both stated Soto's title was meaningless. HBO was forced into the Soto fight cuz of it's contract. They never wanted the fight. It's the reason it was held in Detroit and not Las Vegas. Come on now. It's really not that hard to figure out

Every time someone answers a question with a question is cuz they have no answer. I see you refused to answer my question regarding what elite fighter Hamed beat in his prime. Not surprised. Cuz one doesn't exist. Even more proof that Hamed not only ducked Marquez but ducked every good fighter out there.

As for your question? I'll answer it anyway. He was the uncrowned WBA champion. Anybody that seen the fight knows that Marquez deserved the win over Norwood. HBO had him winning. If you argue that point than it clearly tells me you never seen the fight. Facts are facts. I find it hilarious you got the audacity to ask what Marquez did to earn a shot. While at the same time try and make it seem like Paul Ingle was worthy of one.

An utterly embarrassing guess at the actual reality. Here's the truth...

1) Soto-Naz was held in Detroit because it holds one of the biggest Arab populations in the world (outside of the Middle East). They sold 13,000+ tickets for that fight. Fact.

2) The HBO team, although slightly favouring Marquez over Norwood, stated it could have gone either way. Fact.

3) Whether Marquez beat Norwood or not, it was after this fight that Naz offered him his shot, which as we all now know, courtesy of my bombproof factual evidence, he sadly refused. Fact.

So in summation - Marquez was given a shot to become the lineal featherweight champion, offered the biggest payday of his life and the chance to become an overnight boxing star.

Naz wanted it. HBO wanted it. The fans wanted it. Marquez bottled it. Fact.

Third time you have failed to answer my question. I don't blame you. Any attempt would lead to failure. You would pretty much be destroying your own points instead of me doing it

All my points are backed up with irrefutable evidence. The only thing that's failed is your boxing knowledge.

Your question has nothing to do with the topic. However, I am willing to give you a go...

Name me all the prime featherweights Naz ducked between 1997 and 2000?

That's four times. Come on now Fenster. Back in the day there was never a need for me to ask twice. You always had an answer. They were wrong like 90% of the time. But you at least gave one. And you were quick with them too. Now here I am asking 4 times? I always considered you to be a lot of things. Never thought coward/duck/yellow was one of them.

[Fenster]

Again you show you just read boxing. You don't really watch it. HBO might of been appalled with Marquez-Norwood. But the blame was placed on Norwood. They were also down right disgusted with Hamed-Soto. Lampley was embarrassed. Merchant called it one of the worse fights ever. People walked out of it. Both stated Soto's title was meaningless. HBO was forced into the Soto fight cuz of it's contract. They never wanted the fight. It's the reason it was held in Detroit and not Las Vegas. Come on now. It's really not that hard to figure out

Every time someone answers a question with a question is cuz they have no answer. I see you refused to answer my question regarding what elite fighter Hamed beat in his prime. Not surprised. Cuz one doesn't exist. Even more proof that Hamed not only ducked Marquez but ducked every good fighter out there.

As for your question? I'll answer it anyway. He was the uncrowned WBA champion. Anybody that seen the fight knows that Marquez deserved the win over Norwood. HBO had him winning. If you argue that point than it clearly tells me you never seen the fight. Facts are facts. I find it hilarious you got the audacity to ask what Marquez did to earn a shot. While at the same time try and make it seem like Paul Ingle was worthy of one.

An utterly embarrassing guess at the actual reality. Here's the truth...

1) Soto-Naz was held in Detroit because it holds one of the biggest Arab populations in the world (outside of the Middle East). They sold 13,000+ tickets for that fight. Fact.

2) The HBO team, although slightly favouring Marquez over Norwood, stated it could have gone either way. Fact.

3) Whether Marquez beat Norwood or not, it was after this fight that Naz offered him his shot, which as we all now know, courtesy of my bombproof factual evidence, he sadly refused. Fact.

So in summation - Marquez was given a shot to become the lineal featherweight champion, offered the biggest payday of his life and the chance to become an overnight boxing star.

Naz wanted it. HBO wanted it. The fans wanted it. Marquez bottled it. Fact.

Third time you have failed to answer my question. I don't blame you. Any attempt would lead to failure. You would pretty much be destroying your own points instead of me doing it

All my points are backed up with irrefutable evidence. The only thing that's failed is your boxing knowledge.

Your question has nothing to do with the topic. However, I am willing to give you a go...

Name me all the prime featherweights Naz ducked between 1997 and 2000?

That's four times. Come on now Fenster. Back in the day there was never a need for me to ask twice. You always had an answer. They were wrong like 90% of the time. But you at least gave one. And you were quick with them too. Now here I am asking 4 times? I always considered you to be a lot of things. Never thought coward/duck/yellow was one of them.

Come now VD. How can I name a prime/elite featherweight between 1997 and 2000 if I don't know of one? In this particualr instance I will bow to your superior knowledge. Please educate me.

[Violent Demise]

Again you show you just read boxing. You don't really watch it. HBO might of been appalled with Marquez-Norwood. But the blame was placed on Norwood. They were also down right disgusted with Hamed-Soto. Lampley was embarrassed. Merchant called it one of the worse fights ever. People walked out of it. Both stated Soto's title was meaningless. HBO was forced into the Soto fight cuz of it's contract. They never wanted the fight. It's the reason it was held in Detroit and not Las Vegas. Come on now. It's really not that hard to figure out

Every time someone answers a question with a question is cuz they have no answer. I see you refused to answer my question regarding what elite fighter Hamed beat in his prime. Not surprised. Cuz one doesn't exist. Even more proof that Hamed not only ducked Marquez but ducked every good fighter out there.

As for your question? I'll answer it anyway. He was the uncrowned WBA champion. Anybody that seen the fight knows that Marquez deserved the win over Norwood. HBO had him winning. If you argue that point than it clearly tells me you never seen the fight. Facts are facts. I find it hilarious you got the audacity to ask what Marquez did to earn a shot. While at the same time try and make it seem like Paul Ingle was worthy of one.

An utterly embarrassing guess at the actual reality. Here's the truth...

1) Soto-Naz was held in Detroit because it holds one of the biggest Arab populations in the world (outside of the Middle East). They sold 13,000+ tickets for that fight. Fact.

2) The HBO team, although slightly favouring Marquez over Norwood, stated it could have gone either way. Fact.

3) Whether Marquez beat Norwood or not, it was after this fight that Naz offered him his shot, which as we all now know, courtesy of my bombproof factual evidence, he sadly refused. Fact.

So in summation - Marquez was given a shot to become the lineal featherweight champion, offered the biggest payday of his life and the chance to become an overnight boxing star.

Naz wanted it. HBO wanted it. The fans wanted it. Marquez bottled it. Fact.

Third time you have failed to answer my question. I don't blame you. Any attempt would lead to failure. You would pretty much be destroying your own points instead of me doing it

All my points are backed up with irrefutable evidence. The only thing that's failed is your boxing knowledge.

Your question has nothing to do with the topic. However, I am willing to give you a go...

Name me all the prime featherweights Naz ducked between 1997 and 2000?

That's four times. Come on now Fenster. Back in the day there was never a need for me to ask twice. You always had an answer. They were wrong like 90% of the time. But you at least gave one. And you were quick with them too. Now here I am asking 4 times? I always considered you to be a lot of things. Never thought coward/duck/yellow was one of them.

Come now VD. How can I name a prime/elite featherweight between 1997 and 2000 if I don't know of one? In this particualr instance I will bow to your superior knowledge. Please educate me.

Don't play modest with me. Your google and boxing rec skills are legendary. Shouldn't be to hard for you. Not only that. I never said it had to be a featherweight. Name me a elite fighter Naseem Hamed beat or even fought who was in his prime. Any weight.

[Dark Lord Al]

Funny how Hamed is only really considered " Great " mostly by Brit's . But most fans would concede that Marquez is a great fighter who fought the very best , and beat many top top fighters. He wasn't afraid to lose to GREATS .
You can not really say the same for Hamed , he beat some good fighters , but he lost to the only truly elite fighter he fought , who was any were near his prime in MAB .
So if Fenster is right , in that Marquez ducked Hamed , then you have to say its the greatest career move ever , as he is now a GREAT and Hamed is not.
Or if Hamed ducked Marquez , all he did was keep his unbeaten record for longer , until he met MAB. I feel Marquez would have got off the floor early to hand Hamed his ass , may have even stopped him.

[Fenster]

Again you show you just read boxing. You don't really watch it. HBO might of been appalled with Marquez-Norwood. But the blame was placed on Norwood. They were also down right disgusted with Hamed-Soto. Lampley was embarrassed. Merchant called it one of the worse fights ever. People walked out of it. Both stated Soto's title was meaningless. HBO was forced into the Soto fight cuz of it's contract. They never wanted the fight. It's the reason it was held in Detroit and not Las Vegas. Come on now. It's really not that hard to figure out

Every time someone answers a question with a question is cuz they have no answer. I see you refused to answer my question regarding what elite fighter Hamed beat in his prime. Not surprised. Cuz one doesn't exist. Even more proof that Hamed not only ducked Marquez but ducked every good fighter out there.

As for your question? I'll answer it anyway. He was the uncrowned WBA champion. Anybody that seen the fight knows that Marquez deserved the win over Norwood. HBO had him winning. If you argue that point than it clearly tells me you never seen the fight. Facts are facts. I find it hilarious you got the audacity to ask what Marquez did to earn a shot. While at the same time try and make it seem like Paul Ingle was worthy of one.

An utterly embarrassing guess at the actual reality. Here's the truth...

1) Soto-Naz was held in Detroit because it holds one of the biggest Arab populations in the world (outside of the Middle East). They sold 13,000+ tickets for that fight. Fact.

2) The HBO team, although slightly favouring Marquez over Norwood, stated it could have gone either way. Fact.

3) Whether Marquez beat Norwood or not, it was after this fight that Naz offered him his shot, which as we all now know, courtesy of my bombproof factual evidence, he sadly refused. Fact.

So in summation - Marquez was given a shot to become the lineal featherweight champion, offered the biggest payday of his life and the chance to become an overnight boxing star.

Naz wanted it. HBO wanted it. The fans wanted it. Marquez bottled it. Fact.

Third time you have failed to answer my question. I don't blame you. Any attempt would lead to failure. You would pretty much be destroying your own points instead of me doing it

All my points are backed up with irrefutable evidence. The only thing that's failed is your boxing knowledge.

Your question has nothing to do with the topic. However, I am willing to give you a go...

Name me all the prime featherweights Naz ducked between 1997 and 2000?

That's four times. Come on now Fenster. Back in the day there was never a need for me to ask twice. You always had an answer. They were wrong like 90% of the time. But you at least gave one. And you were quick with them too. Now here I am asking 4 times? I always considered you to be a lot of things. Never thought coward/duck/yellow was one of them.

Come now VD. How can I name a prime/elite featherweight between 1997 and 2000 if I don't know of one? In this particualr instance I will bow to your superior knowledge. Please educate me.

Don't play modest with me. Your google and boxing rec skills are legendary. Shouldn't be to hard for you. Not only that. I never said it had to be a featherweight. Name me a elite fighter Naseem Hamed beat or even fought who was in his prime. Any weight.

He was a featherweight from winning the "world" title to retirement. So you'll do well to find someone he fought outside that. It's like asking - what prime/elite welterweight did Tyson ever beat? Nonsense.

Define elite?

I would say winning a "world" title and having a top ten Ring rating qualifies you as an elite featherweight, therefore - Robinson, Johnson, Vazquez, Kelley, Medina, Soto, Ingle, Bungu etc..

Naz beat plenty of elite fighters sharing his weight-class. Fact.

Next?

[Fenster]

Funny how Hamed is only really considered " Great " mostly by Brit's . But most fans would concede that Marquez is a great fighter who fought the very best , and beat many top top fighters. He wasn't afraid to lose to GREATS .
You can not really say the same for Hamed , he beat some good fighters , but he lost to the only truly elite fighter he fought , who was any were near his prime in MAB .
So if Fenster is right , in that Marquez ducked Hamed , then you have to say its the greatest career move ever , as he is now a GREAT and Hamed is not.
Or if Hamed ducked Marquez , all he did was keep his unbeaten record for longer , until he met MAB. I feel Marquez would have got off the floor early to hand Hamed his ass , may have even stopped him.

Marquez could have lost to Naz and still went on to become the great fighter he is.

[Dark Lord Al]

Funny how Hamed is only really considered " Great " mostly by Brit's . But most fans would concede that Marquez is a great fighter who fought the very best , and beat many top top fighters. He wasn't afraid to lose to GREATS .
You can not really say the same for Hamed , he beat some good fighters , but he lost to the only truly elite fighter he fought , who was any were near his prime in MAB .
So if Fenster is right , in that Marquez ducked Hamed , then you have to say its the greatest career move ever , as he is now a GREAT and Hamed is not.
Or if Hamed ducked Marquez , all he did was keep his unbeaten record for longer , until he met MAB. I feel Marquez would have got off the floor early to hand Hamed his ass , may have even stopped him.

Marquez could have lost to Naz and still went on to become the great fighter he is.

Indeed that is correct , but he didnt fight Hamed and is still regarded as great , so did he need to fight the yorkshire limbo dancer ? It would seem not.

[Violent Demise]

Again you show you just read boxing. You don't really watch it. HBO might of been appalled with Marquez-Norwood. But the blame was placed on Norwood. They were also down right disgusted with Hamed-Soto. Lampley was embarrassed. Merchant called it one of the worse fights ever. People walked out of it. Both stated Soto's title was meaningless. HBO was forced into the Soto fight cuz of it's contract. They never wanted the fight. It's the reason it was held in Detroit and not Las Vegas. Come on now. It's really not that hard to figure out

Every time someone answers a question with a question is cuz they have no answer. I see you refused to answer my question regarding what elite fighter Hamed beat in his prime. Not surprised. Cuz one doesn't exist. Even more proof that Hamed not only ducked Marquez but ducked every good fighter out there.

As for your question? I'll answer it anyway. He was the uncrowned WBA champion. Anybody that seen the fight knows that Marquez deserved the win over Norwood. HBO had him winning. If you argue that point than it clearly tells me you never seen the fight. Facts are facts. I find it hilarious you got the audacity to ask what Marquez did to earn a shot. While at the same time try and make it seem like Paul Ingle was worthy of one.

An utterly embarrassing guess at the actual reality. Here's the truth...

1) Soto-Naz was held in Detroit because it holds one of the biggest Arab populations in the world (outside of the Middle East). They sold 13,000+ tickets for that fight. Fact.

2) The HBO team, although slightly favouring Marquez over Norwood, stated it could have gone either way. Fact.

3) Whether Marquez beat Norwood or not, it was after this fight that Naz offered him his shot, which as we all now know, courtesy of my bombproof factual evidence, he sadly refused. Fact.

So in summation - Marquez was given a shot to become the lineal featherweight champion, offered the biggest payday of his life and the chance to become an overnight boxing star.

Naz wanted it. HBO wanted it. The fans wanted it. Marquez bottled it. Fact.

Third time you have failed to answer my question. I don't blame you. Any attempt would lead to failure. You would pretty much be destroying your own points instead of me doing it

All my points are backed up with irrefutable evidence. The only thing that's failed is your boxing knowledge.

Your question has nothing to do with the topic. However, I am willing to give you a go...

Name me all the prime featherweights Naz ducked between 1997 and 2000?

That's four times. Come on now Fenster. Back in the day there was never a need for me to ask twice. You always had an answer. They were wrong like 90% of the time. But you at least gave one. And you were quick with them too. Now here I am asking 4 times? I always considered you to be a lot of things. Never thought coward/duck/yellow was one of them.

Come now VD. How can I name a prime/elite featherweight between 1997 and 2000 if I don't know of one? In this particualr instance I will bow to your superior knowledge. Please educate me.

Don't play modest with me. Your google and boxing rec skills are legendary. Shouldn't be to hard for you. Not only that. I never said it had to be a featherweight. Name me a elite fighter Naseem Hamed beat or even fought who was in his prime. Any weight.

He was a featherweight from winning the "world" title to retirement. So you'll do well to find someone he fought outside that. It's like asking - what prime/elite welterweight did Tyson ever beat? Nonsense.

Define elite?

I would say winning a "world" title and having a top ten Ring rating qualifies you as an elite featherweight, therefore - Robinson, Johnson, Vazquez, Kelley, Medina, Soto, Ingle, Bungu etc..

Naz beat plenty of elite fighters sharing his weight-class. Fact.

Next?

This was hilarious and sad at the same time. Going by your way of thinking, I think Trevor Berbick place in history should be reevaluated. The man did beat the Greatest. No bigger elite name than that. Oh that's right. Ali was a walking corpse. Calling him shot would actually of been a complimeant. Like a lot of those names Hamed beat wasn't in his prime. Not only that but some of the guys you listed wouldn't be called elite by there own mother.

Steve Robinson: Are you fucking kidding me? The man was never good much less elite. He was average on his best day. The cult following this clown has in the UK shows the true lack of knowledge across the ocean. Fact

Tom Johnson: A good fighter in his prime. By the time Hamed got him he was taking part in his 49th career fight. He was on a serious decline. If it wasn't for a gift win against Jose Badillo he wouldn't even of been champion. Fact

Wilfredo Vazquez Sr: A boaderline HOF fighter. I don't knock this win for Hamed cuz Vazquez was the lineal champion. But to even think he was prime is down right moronic. The Hamed fight was Vazquez 60th career fight. Fact

Kevin Kelley: Hamed's debut was an exciting one. Against a worn out Kelley who was taking part in his 51st career fight. Fact

Cesar Soto: Never was called elite. But he had 63 career fights. So he was perfect for Hamed. Fact

Paul Ingle: LOL. Stop it. Just stop it

Vuyani Bungu: Smaller fighter who moved up in weight. Had 39 career fights coming in. But had been inactive for over a year. Fact

Manuel Medina: The man had already fought 59 times before facing Hamed. Fact

No elite fighters in there prime ever shared a ring with Hamed. Fact. This was to easy.

[Fenster]

Again you show you just read boxing. You don't really watch it. HBO might of been appalled with Marquez-Norwood. But the blame was placed on Norwood. They were also down right disgusted with Hamed-Soto. Lampley was embarrassed. Merchant called it one of the worse fights ever. People walked out of it. Both stated Soto's title was meaningless. HBO was forced into the Soto fight cuz of it's contract. They never wanted the fight. It's the reason it was held in Detroit and not Las Vegas. Come on now. It's really not that hard to figure out

Every time someone answers a question with a question is cuz they have no answer. I see you refused to answer my question regarding what elite fighter Hamed beat in his prime. Not surprised. Cuz one doesn't exist. Even more proof that Hamed not only ducked Marquez but ducked every good fighter out there.

As for your question? I'll answer it anyway. He was the uncrowned WBA champion. Anybody that seen the fight knows that Marquez deserved the win over Norwood. HBO had him winning. If you argue that point than it clearly tells me you never seen the fight. Facts are facts. I find it hilarious you got the audacity to ask what Marquez did to earn a shot. While at the same time try and make it seem like Paul Ingle was worthy of one.

An utterly embarrassing guess at the actual reality. Here's the truth...

1) Soto-Naz was held in Detroit because it holds one of the biggest Arab populations in the world (outside of the Middle East). They sold 13,000+ tickets for that fight. Fact.

2) The HBO team, although slightly favouring Marquez over Norwood, stated it could have gone either way. Fact.

3) Whether Marquez beat Norwood or not, it was after this fight that Naz offered him his shot, which as we all now know, courtesy of my bombproof factual evidence, he sadly refused. Fact.

So in summation - Marquez was given a shot to become the lineal featherweight champion, offered the biggest payday of his life and the chance to become an overnight boxing star.

Naz wanted it. HBO wanted it. The fans wanted it. Marquez bottled it. Fact.

Third time you have failed to answer my question. I don't blame you. Any attempt would lead to failure. You would pretty much be destroying your own points instead of me doing it

All my points are backed up with irrefutable evidence. The only thing that's failed is your boxing knowledge.

Your question has nothing to do with the topic. However, I am willing to give you a go...

Name me all the prime featherweights Naz ducked between 1997 and 2000?

That's four times. Come on now Fenster. Back in the day there was never a need for me to ask twice. You always had an answer. They were wrong like 90% of the time. But you at least gave one. And you were quick with them too. Now here I am asking 4 times? I always considered you to be a lot of things. Never thought coward/duck/yellow was one of them.

Come now VD. How can I name a prime/elite featherweight between 1997 and 2000 if I don't know of one? In this particualr instance I will bow to your superior knowledge. Please educate me.

Don't play modest with me. Your google and boxing rec skills are legendary. Shouldn't be to hard for you. Not only that. I never said it had to be a featherweight. Name me a elite fighter Naseem Hamed beat or even fought who was in his prime. Any weight.

He was a featherweight from winning the "world" title to retirement. So you'll do well to find someone he fought outside that. It's like asking - what prime/elite welterweight did Tyson ever beat? Nonsense.

Define elite?

I would say winning a "world" title and having a top ten Ring rating qualifies you as an elite featherweight, therefore - Robinson, Johnson, Vazquez, Kelley, Medina, Soto, Ingle, Bungu etc..

Naz beat plenty of elite fighters sharing his weight-class. Fact.

Next?

This was hilarious and sad at the same time. Going by your way of thinking, I think Trevor Berbick place in history should be reevaluated. The man did beat the Greatest. No bigger elite name than that. Oh that's right. Ali was a walking corpse. Calling him shot would actually of been a complimeant. Like a lot of those names Hamed beat wasn't in his prime. Not only that but some of the guys you listed wouldn't be called elite by there own mother.

Steve Robinson: Are you fucking kidding me? The man was never good much less elite. He was average on his best day. The cult following this clown has in the UK shows the true lack of knowledge across the ocean. Fact

Tom Johnson: A good fighter in his prime. By the time Hamed got him he was taking part in his 49th career fight. He was on a serious decline. If it wasn't for a gift win against Jose Badillo he wouldn't even of been champion. Fact

Wilfredo Vazquez Sr: A boaderline HOF fighter. I don't knock this win for Hamed cuz Vazquez was the lineal champion. But to even think he was prime is down right moronic. The Hamed fight was Vazquez 60th career fight. Fact

Kevin Kelley: Hamed's debut was an exciting one. Against a worn out Kelley who was taking part in his 51st career fight. Fact

Cesar Soto: Never was called elite. But he had 63 career fights. So he was perfect for Hamed. Fact

Paul Ingle: LOL. Stop it. Just stop it

Vuyani Bungu: Smaller fighter who moved up in weight. Had 39 career fights coming in. But had been inactive for over a year. Fact

Manuel Medina: The man had already fought 59 times before facing Hamed. Fact

No elite fighters in there prime ever shared a ring with Hamed. Fact. This was to easy.

Complete and utter laughable codswollop.

Was Ali a world champion or rated top ten by the Ring when Berbick beat him? Pathetic comparision. Fact.

All of those fighters listed, whatever your ill-informed opinion of them, were ELITE featherweights (regarded amongst the worlds best) when Naz beat them. Not ONE retired after losing to Naz, some going on to win further titles. Fact.

What more can a fighter do than wipe-out all the most decorated fighters in his particular division?

So, here we are again, for the 4th time, tell me an elite featherweight Naz ducked in his time? Because if you can't name one your arguement is totally invalid. Fact.