He was very very good, but even then was slightly overated, picked up same favourable decisions from judges and had limited footwork. But you can like whoever you want, even a man that has twice tested positive for steroids. I should have known better than he'd face Fury though, I mean they were gonna pay Rogan £50,000, they'd hardly splash out $600,000 (or whatever ridiculous some he'd ask for) or so to get Toney On a note more related to Irish, what the hell is happening with Dean Byrne ?
Speaking of heavies, decent article on the best modern 'Irish' heavyweight here, sad one too. http://www.b*xing.com/jerry_quarry_the_enemy_within.html
he was at pepper roaches welcome home party (pepper had a stroke and got released from hospital) there was an interview with secback and there were pics :deal here is a video from a few days http://www.esnewsreporting.com/james-toney-haters-are-scared-when-they-meet-me/
Not a great deal really.... http://www.irish-boxing.com/2011/08/fighting-frustration-deans-byrne-ing-ambitions/
Hello Mick, I'm glad you can make the Odyssey. There's an after party where a lot of the guys are going, not sure where it is [slappie can let you know]. Before the fights you should try and have a pint in The Crown, or Kelly Cellars or.. :huh what am I saying Belfast is full of great bars. I'll be in McHughs [beside the Albert Clock], another great bar.:deal
If it's true, I don't like Fury vs. Toney as a match-up for young Fury. Toney is very cagey and durable and has underestimated power. If he's in any kind of shape, he will teach Fury a very valuable, if unpleasant, lesson.
I wonder if they will try and get Paul Hyland to fight Frampton on short notice. Or would that be a no go. Would be a good test for Frampton. Not the biggest hitter out there but would be a decent last minute fight. IF Hyland wins he is back up to European level again maybe a worthwhile risk to take.