“Big” Toney would absolutely wreck Earnie Shavers

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Journeyman92, Jun 18, 2025.


Who wins?

  1. James Toney

    64.3%
  2. Earnie Shavers

    32.1%
  3. Draw

    3.6%
  1. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    If you don't think Shavers ever went in the trenches, I'd watch the Williams bout.

    I'd also argue the Lyle bout. He took Lyle's best shots without flinching - until he ran out of gas that is.
     
  2. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Earnie would need a knockout. That’s all I can say
     
  3. Rollin

    Rollin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Ye, that's fair.
     
  4. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 MONZON VS HAGLER 2025 banned Full Member

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    Missing would empty Shavers tank in no time IMO Shavers really swung his arms into a shot and turned over on everything… his money punch was the right, he couldn’t really punch short either so he’d need room to make his blows count so I think he’d fall over from exhaustion swinging his arms or chicken wing smothering himself on the inside. Quarry would probably beat Toney but I think we both agree Toney did everything better than Quarry right? Or at least he was more equipped for Shavers including for a chin, body work, inside fighting and defence - Quarry actually hate a big right from ES which I don’t hear talked about much, one of Toney’s go to moves was exactly what was used to finish Shavers too.