James Toney At Heavyweight In The 1990 s?

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  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Who's the best 1990 s guy that James lights out Toney, could have beaten?
    I see him possibly koing Tommy Morrison after he gasses.
    Maybe Mercer by decision.
    Moorer is an interesting one, his chin let's him down possibly.
    Cant decide how old George does.

    Thoughts??
     
  2. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Out of every Heavyweight who was ranked in the top 10 during 90s these are the most notable fighters I could see Toney beating.....

    Mercer
    Damiani
    Morrison
    McCall
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    Seldon
    Briggs
     
  3. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Some of those could be entertaining really.
    Yes I see Toney maybe beating most of those, they were limited in their own ways.
    How do you see Toney against Bruno or Golota?
     
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    Dynamicpuncher Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Golota has the skills and size to beat Toney but hes a bit of a head case and he wouldn't be able to stop Toney. So Golota keeping his concentration for all 12 rounds without a mishap is not something you would like to bet on.

    Bruno would keep Toney at the end of his jab and win a decision.
     
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  5. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think that's a pretty good list of guys that I could see Toney beating. I think 90's Holyfield, Moorer, Lewis would beat him.
     
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  6. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I’m glad he wasn’t fighting at heavy in the 90s. He would have been a spoiler and most likely in some pretty lousy fights.
     
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  7. Fergy

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    Think Tyson could be the one to stop him, and that's saying something.
     
  8. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yep, Tyson is another one but post prison Tyson is a much more interesting fight.
     
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  9. Fergy

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    Yes it is. We see a more vulnerable Tyson, a guy like Toney could exploit that.
    I still think Tyson from the Holyfield fights could win, but obviously after that his career starts to unwind.
     
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