Prizefighter: The International Heavyweights Nov 14

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  1. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    Ooh...plot thickens.

    (get it? ...because they're fat?)
     
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  2. Imperial1

    Imperial1 VIP Member Full Member

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    Is Toney even at b level at this stage ? Last fight I saw him in he was incredibly slow ..
     
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  3. sjp17

    sjp17 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Obviously at the age of 45 his timing, reflexes, and speed are nowhere near his peak but i dont think he is as shot as some people suggest , i watched the Browne fight and scored it a draw , not as one sided as some suggest and he weighed 250 pounds, id expect he will be at least 15 pounds lighter for this tournament so might be a more tricky opponent
     
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  4. Soloman

    Soloman Well-Known Member Full Member

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    ST Gordon is the American spare opponent
     
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  5. freedom2013

    freedom2013 Boxing Junkie banned

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    Complete lineup:

    [url]http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=680974[/url]

    James "Lights Out" Toney (75-8-3)
    Brian "The Beast" Minto (37-6)
    Jason Gavern (23-15-4)
    Damien Wills (31-3-1)
    Tom Little (3-1)
    Larry "War Machine" Olubamiwo (10-3)
    Matt Legg (6-1)
    Michael Sprott (37-21)

    UK spare: Ian Lewison (8-2-1)
     
    freedom2013, Nov 7, 2013
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  6. dmille

    dmille We knew, about Tszyu, before you. Full Member

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    I really like James Toney and I admired his career. I do NOT want to see him get seriously hurt. The longer he fights, the more chances of him taking a bad beating. James needs to retire.
     
    dmille, Nov 7, 2013
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  7. Tom800

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    According to latest rumours he is now around 220 pounds. Against Browne he was way too fat, but he still managed to hurt him a few times.

    I also saw Danny Williams en Oleg Maskaev fighting last Monday, that was terrible. Those guys are completely shot, it's a difference between them and Toney. Ofcourse Toney lost speed, but I think (and hope) he will do well in the tournament and who knows after that...
     
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  8. freedom2013

    freedom2013 Boxing Junkie banned

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    I'd say Toney does have a chance of winning this next week, although I think Minto is more likely to take it.
     
    freedom2013, Nov 7, 2013
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  9. Fnatic

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    Why is Lewison (who could actually get somewhere from this) a reserve when Matt Legg (who is 37 and had 7 fights since 01') is a starter.
     
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  10. Fnatic

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    I've not seen Toney fight since Lebedev, where he looked terrible.

    It wouldn't surprise me if Minto outworked him over 3 or big Larry manhandled him round.

    Sprott should be favourite as he by far the best boxer out of the 8 (Including Toney of 2013)

    Lewison vs Sprott would have been a great final.
     
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  11. freedom2013

    freedom2013 Boxing Junkie banned

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    Because Legg had already signed a contract before Lewison, so he's legally bound to be one of the starting eight.

    Lewison had been scheduled to fight McDermott until a few days ago. If one of the four British HWs pulls out, which is definitely possible, Lewison will be added.
     
    freedom2013, Nov 7, 2013
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  12. Danebrogen

    Danebrogen Boxing Addict Full Member

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    From Boxrec:

    Makes sense.
     
    Danebrogen, Nov 7, 2013
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  13. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    :lol::rofl:patsch

    And Toney is 5'9 for christ sakes 235 is way over weight for him.
     
    Rico Spadafora, Nov 7, 2013
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  14. barkin assasin

    barkin assasin New Member Full Member

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    always a big name mentioned on the prizefighter bill.... no way toney will fight on the bill .... no matter how desperate he is for dollar
     
    barkin assasin, Nov 7, 2013
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  15. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    He fought in MMA, FFS. How is this any worse?

    This is less of a circus act if you ask me. At least this is boxing.
     
    IntentionalButt, Nov 7, 2013
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