Toney on Usyk: “He’s good, but he’s average”

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Do you agree with Toney?

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  2. No

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  1. ipitythefool

    ipitythefool Prediction ? Pain Full Member

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    A guy that has been undisputed at both CW and HW, the only ever fighter to do so, is clearly not "average". GTFOH Toney.
     
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  2. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Imagine Larry Holmes and Toney doing a podcast together
     
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  3. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Toneys talking about Usyk. Toneys boxing career doesn't matter.

    Toney drew Sanderline Williams when he was 21 in a 10 rounder. Sanderline Williams record was bad the records of the guys who beat him were pretty great.

    "Had hell with Mike McCallum who was very good, but not great."

    "Montell ****ing Griffin."

    "His best win is who, Michael freaking Nunn?"

    "Or his win over an old, shot to **** Holyfield?"

    Did any of these guys lose to a 0-0 MMA fighter?
     
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  4. Cojimar 1946

    Cojimar 1946 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Excluding those that fight more than once a year
     
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  5. Pure Glass

    Pure Glass Active Member Full Member

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    That's an oxymoron, but it's to be expected when your brain is as scrambled as Tonys
     
  6. brb

    brb Boxing Addict Full Member

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    That would be classic lol. I'd listen.
     
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  7. miniq

    miniq FURY COMETH 2026 Full Member

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    Tony said Fury was a bum then after he sonned Wilder in that second bout said he was good which is high praise for Toni
     
  8. like a boss

    like a boss have gloves will travel Full Member

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    When you look up CTE there should be a picture of James Toney.

    Toney is only 57 and sadly, no chance of seeing 70.
     
  9. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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    Even though he's the biggest hater, I still can't hate Toney. Massive dumbass at times. But a warrior, funny and great fighter.
     
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  10. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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    Usyk is definitely overrated at HW. Too few fights. I still think he's great but not a highly ranked atg at the weight. Resume is too short.
     
  11. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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    McCallum was definitely great.
     
  12. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    He was literally outboxed by Sam Peter. Twice :lol:
     
  13. young griffo

    young griffo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Did you watch him fight at the lower weights? If you did you’d know what an asinine comment you’d made just there. Btw Toney arguably won the first Peter fight as a morbidly obese 5’9 heavyweight with no legs left. The fact he competed competitively at heavyweight at his age and with his physical limitations is a testament to his skills. Do better.
     
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  14. GaylordOsmosis

    GaylordOsmosis New Member Full Member

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    Usyk would wipe the floor with Toney

    Cruiser or heavyweight it doesn't matter and it won't be close
     
  15. ForemanJab

    ForemanJab Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He’s always had negative things to say about Usyk. He said Bellew was going to knock him out and that Fury was going to beat him easily.