“Big” Toney would absolutely wreck Earnie Shavers

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Journeyman92, Jun 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM.


Who wins?

  1. James Toney

    15 vote(s)
    60.0%

  2. Earnie Shavers

    9 vote(s)
    36.0%

  3. Draw

    1 vote(s)
    4.0%
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  1. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 Out For Milk banned Full Member

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    Thoughts? - anyone wanna defend “The Acorn” or are we all in a state of total submission to his royal highness? “Ice Tea” Toney?
     
    Journeyman92, Jun 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
    Journeyman92, Jun 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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  2. Journeyman92

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    @greynotsoold you are a big time Acorn fan wanna get in on this one?
     
    Journeyman92, Jun 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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  3. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    Who exactly did Toney wreck at heavyweight except an old Holyfield ? He didn't wreck Peter or Rahman. He didn't wreck Ruiz or Oquendo ... it's possible Toney decisions Shavers but it's also possible he doesn't ... wreck him, no way .
     
    he grant, Jun 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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  4. greynotsoold

    greynotsoold Boxing Addict

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    Shavers was a big right hand puncher and it isn't easy to make a living hitting James Toney with right hands.
     
    greynotsoold, Jun 18, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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  5. Journeyman92

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    Get off the fence you big Earnie Shavers fan boy, pick a winner.
     
    Journeyman92, Jun 18, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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    Ohohoho break it down Mr Historian let’s hear how the fight goes, I’d love to hear it but prepare for me to smite you.
     
    Journeyman92, Jun 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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  7. Journeyman92

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    Toney is looking like he’ll progress to 2-0 over the 70s - crazy stuff for a former 160lber.
     
    Journeyman92, Jun 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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  8. cross_trainer

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    I imagine this one looking like Toney/Rahman, except with a weaker, smaller Rahman and a closer to prime Toney.
     
    cross_trainer, Jun 18, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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  9. Rollin

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    James has a very good shot at Earnie simply because the Acorn doesn't take nearly as much as he dishes out. Rahman despite his flaws did went through some trenches with Corrie Sanders. Earnie—I don't think he ever did, falling short against Lyle, and showing himself vulnerable against the clever counterpuncher in Quarry.

    Would have to think about it.
     
    Rollin, Jun 18, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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  10. Journeyman92

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    With worse defence, less work rate and dumber.
     
    Journeyman92, Jun 18, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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    Get back to me rat person when you come to the truth.
     
    Journeyman92, Jun 18, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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  12. cross_trainer

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    The workrate is a big one. Possibly even slower, too.
     
    cross_trainer, Jun 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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  13. Rollin

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    I'm sorry for you brother. Your eyes cannot take the blinding light of the truth and you scurry back into the cave.
     
    Rollin, Jun 18, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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  14. Journeyman92

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    Oh would you look at that it’s Toney vs Foreman O’clock…
     
    Journeyman92, Jun 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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  15. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    The guy is so dumb he doesn't even know you supposed his position. Just a common web hack.
     
    he grant, Jun 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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