Hall of Fame: Tyson yes Stallone??

[fan johnny]

About time Tyson has been inducted. Stallone a bit more debatable, although I love Rocky and the Contender I couldn't help a smile when guy on radio said "it's like giving Tom Hanks a Medal of Honour!" I bet a few would also complain about Tyson tho....,

Now that is just simple knuckle head thinking! It's more like what the military did to Bob Hope and made him "honorary veteran".

[Master]

Hall of fame means Rocky gets in no doubt he deserves it.

[Kev]

Of course Stallone deserves a place. Who else has done more to take boxing to the big screen than him? He's done as much to popularise the sport of boxing as most of the greatest boxers.

Rocky Balboa is probably along with Tyson and Ali the most recognisable (albiet fictional) boxer in the world.

Im really glad they put him in, the man is a legend

[Gandalf]

Of course Stallone deserves a place. Who else has done more to take boxing to the big screen than him? He's done as much to popularise the sport of boxing as most of the greatest boxers.

Rocky Balboa is probably along with Tyson and Ali the most recognisable (albiet fictional) boxer in the world.

Im really glad they put him in, the man is a legend

I hate agreeing with Bilbo, but he is right.

I love Tyson and I love the Rocky films.

Why wouldn't we want the sport to recognise those that bring it an audience?

[brocktonblockbust]

hey Miles, whazzup dude? Hey, seein as that Volcano fight aint goin down til August or so, I was thinkin of squeezin in a little warmup fight with .........., you know that contrary, pedantic little twit on this forum. And seein as you are the Big Cheese Promoter, I figure you could double your earnings in a single summer by settin' this thing up for me.

I'll be down to 147 by end of July. At that time I could use a win by first round knockout over ......... It would be a good tuneup for the Volcano. Please check with our previously-discussed Special Agent about setting this biggy up. Thank you Miles.

[Mars_ax]

Sylvester Stallone's Induction Speech at HOF. (good speech)

[Gandalf]

But, my god, how much plastic surgery has that man had? He looks quite ridiculous.

[AdamGB]

hey Miles, whazzup dude? Hey, seein as that Volcano fight aint goin down til August or so, I was thinkin of squeezin in a little warmup fight with AdamGB, you know that contrary, pedantic little twit on this forum. And seein as you are the Big Cheese Promoter, I figure you could double your earnings in a single summer by settin' this thing up for me.

I'll be down to 147 by end of July. At that time I could use a win by first round knockout over this NancyGB. It would be a good tuneup for the Volcano. Please check with our previously-discussed Special Agent about setting this biggy up. Thank you Miles.

Shhh... you're not supposed to start a sentence with 'and'. I'd love to be your first fight though. It'd be a good learning experience for you.

You'll have to see if Miles can set this one up. Should be easy enough though, far from being pedantic I'd actually be quite happy to meet any demands you may have -

The ring: any size you want

Gloves: Hell forget gloves... if you wanted to be bare knuckle and have me duct tape two king sized mattresses onto my fists it'd be fine. Fuck you can even decide what boots I have to wear... I'm thinking 200lb concrete cast blocks on each leg would be OK.

Rounds: Again, any length and amount that suit you... even if you want the ability to pause the action when ever needed and have me do continuous burpees whilst you get massaged by the ring card girls for as long as you need, that's fine.

Weight: This is the only point I will be strict on... i refuse to lose more than 90% of my bodyweight... any more than that and it would be too easy for you... this is meant to be a learning experience, after all.


I have to say though... I think I am a bad choice... You're completely inexperienced so why waste your first fight with a walk over like me? Before you hit the mean 147lb Korean circuit seriously, you need a fighter that will push you, challenge you and make you learn... being that you're an inexperienced, out of shape 50 year old... I really don't think that I, as a young, experienced amateur light heavy weight who makes a living by being in constant good shape can give you that challenge.

You'll need more than a box of spoons before you do this thing for real... and I don't think I can give you what you need.

[brocktonblockbust]

200lb concrete cast blocks on each leg would be OK.

225 and its a "go".

p.s. that post was typed BEFORE we made up.

[johnsebastianmiran]

It's obvious why Tyson is in and congratulations Mike. Stallone is a movie star, an actor and yet he made a profit and inspired people to go to the gym. Did he try to impersonate a fighter? Was he bragging in someone's kitchen about being a champion? How about Bob Hope? Did he say he took Hamburger Hill? NO! Whatever rocks your world. No one gave Bob a congressional medal of honor. Stallone promoted the sport as a movie star, author and producer but he's one of the biggest fans and that is why he got the award. He could have starred and produced love stories and there wouldn't be a

[Riggs]

About time Tyson has been inducted. Stallone a bit more debatable, although I love Rocky and the Contender I couldn't help a smile when guy on radio said "it's like giving Tom Hanks a Medal of Honour!" I bet a few would also complain about Tyson tho....,

Now that is just simple knuckle head thinking! It's more like what the military did to Bob Hope and made him "honorary veteran".

Yet you fail to comment on the inductees - the point of the thread. I certainly agree with Tyson - awesome!! Having read the comments - also agree with Sly for what he's done for the sport. And for me it has to be Rocky2!

[fan johnny]

About time Tyson has been inducted. Stallone a bit more debatable, although I love Rocky and the Contender I couldn't help a smile when guy on radio said "it's like giving Tom Hanks a Medal of Honour!" I bet a few would also complain about Tyson tho....,

Now that is just simple knuckle head thinking! It's more like what the military did to Bob Hope and made him "honorary veteran".

Yet you fail to comment on the inductees - the point of the thread. I certainly agree with Tyson - awesome!! Having read the comments - also agree with Sly for what he's done for the sport. And for me it has to be Rocky2!

It should be an understood you, with my comment that I agree with the induction of Stallone "Rocky". However I did fail to address Tyson and there is also no doubt on my part he should be there. I think this was his first year of eligibility?