James Toney vs Mike Tyson 2004

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  1. tragedy

    tragedy Active Member banned Full Member

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    Just found out that Toney was calling out Tyson after he KO'ed Holyfield in October 03 weighing a svelte 217. Tyson had just KO'ed Ettiene in 1 round earlier that year weighing in the same ballpark at 225. Who wins it early 2004?
    Bonus: Manny Pacquiao vs In-Jin Chi will be featured on the undercard
     
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  2. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Hard to say, Tyson could easily have caved in if things not going his way back then.
     
  3. Ike

    Ike Member Full Member

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    Tyson was finished in 2004, after beating Etienne the year before, and would lose his last three fights badly. So, I'd say Toney would win on points or a late stoppage. In the undercard, Pacman would dominate In Jin Chi and winning on points.
     
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  4. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    Toney by late stoppage or decision.
     
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  5. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Toney would have probably stopped him
     
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  6. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Tyson was completely done in 04. Toney by stoppage.
     
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  7. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 MONZON VS HAGLER 2025 banned Full Member

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    Honestly... this might be crazy but the version Holyfield beat might lose to a cruiserweight version of Toney, I watch the inside exchanges / negotiating and I know KNOW Toney had the chin to survive and skills like MT hadn't ever seen... it'd be a great bout regardless, as for this fight discussed yeah JT would stop him.
     
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  8. Jakub79

    Jakub79 Active Member Full Member

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    After 1997, Tyson doesn't stand much of a chance against the Toney who beat Evander Holyfield. Toney tko
     
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  9. PrimoGT

    PrimoGT Active Member Full Member

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    Toney is 2003-2005 was a good heavyweight, enjoyed a good spell there. He'd defeat Tyson in 2004, stoppage.
     
  10. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 MONZON VS HAGLER 2025 banned Full Member

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    "Big" Toney > GF, 2004 MT, Marciano... dang he's climbing the fantasy rankings.
     
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  11. SouthpawsRule

    SouthpawsRule Active Member Full Member

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    Toney sucks but MT in 2004 would probably lose to Rolly Romero
     
  12. grantsorenson

    grantsorenson Member Full Member

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    Agreed. Toney will also win the mental battle.
     
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