I think Toney might have been a toothache for him. Thing is, how do you know which version of those two you are going to get? Conteh watching and Toney weight-drained would make for one wierd ****ing fight.
Toney impressed me far less at 175 then Conteh at his best...His record at lightheavyweight is very average really. Based on their best form at 175, Id go with John.
Yeah Conteh is definitely a better LHW, I just mean from the point of view of styles Conteh's style meshing with a counter-puncher with Toney's strange style.
I think Jones beats him but Conteh would've been the most capable and dangerous foe he'd have faced. No way would it be a foregone conclusion. Calzaghe would've been hit with more left leads in this fight than in his entire career. I think Conteh could've stopped him late.
Coneth was a tough and under rated fighter who fought at a time when there was a good amount of talent in the light heavyweight division. While none of the fights would be easy for Coneth, I think he would defeat the majority of fighters on the list. Best guess is he goes 4-2 vs the six mentioned names. I get the hunch Toney might be the toughest man for Coneth to defeat. Although Roy was more skilled and greater than Coneth, John is the type of fighter Jones would fear. Coneth had some skills, he hit hard, took a good punch, and pressed the action....the exact type of fighter who got the better of Jones.
It looks like Conteh is the new flavour of the month replacing last month's Orlando Canizales. Roy Jones on his best night beats him the others i dont think so.
Better these fighters(canizales etc) get some space at least, than the usual 20 Wlad\heavyweight retread threads.
I think Conteh would take all these guys at 175. The toughest fights provided by Toney & Jones. I believe Conteh could box his way to a decision over both although very tight. Hopkins would be competative,the rest UD.