Genaro Hernandez Passes Away

[JazMerkin]

I'm not gonna lie. Part of the reason I would like to see him inducted into the HOF is cuz of my experience with him and the fact that he's a Los Angeles guy like myself. But to leave it at that would be selling him short. The man had a very good career. He only lost twice. And both loses were to 2 future HOF fighters and potential ATG's (De La Hoya and Mayweather). Both fighters were in there prime. He was holding his own against De La Hoya. But like Jaz said Oscar did the smart thing and targeted the nose. Mayweather dominated him. But by that time Hernandez was passed his prime. He saw the writing on the wall. And did the smart thing. He walked away. And stayed away. He was honest with himself. He knew his championship days were over. Mayweather had just dominated him for the WBC. To much speed, skill and youth. The WBA kingpin was Casamayor. Another one with to much speed and skill. Not to mention a southpaw. The WBO was run by Acelino Freitas and Diego Corrales ruled the IBF. Two monster punchers. For all his skills, power was never Hernandez forte. So fuck it. If he can't be a championship fighter why stay in the game? He could of used a couple of more good names on his resume. But overall it was a good career. I see no reason he can't have a spot next to McGuigan and Ingo Bingo

I remember hearing him on a TR international broadcast a few years ago where he said almost that exact thing. He said 'I always boxed because I wanted to be the best, in that fight I realized I wasn't the best no more & why would I lie to myself & the fans when I knew that'.

He deserves to be in there for me. Part of that is that he's part of the last generation of fighters, where you saw guys make their way to the top thanks to great technique & understanding of the sport rather than off having great athleticism & a clever promoter.

[No Contest]

RIP Chicanito, solid fighter, he was also a very straight shooter. The guy told it like it was and was, and was very humble. Nobody can ever talk shit about him, gave it his all and won some great fights. I would vote him into the HOF for sure. Held the title for about 4 years, I dont know exactly what the criteria for the hall is but he would not shame it in any way if he was inducted. Also a very good commentator, who wouldnt show bias during his calls.