Do You agree that James Toney is possibly one of the most overrated american fighters

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by IRONSENSE2002, Nov 6, 2011.


  1. Boro chris

    Boro chris Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Jones is a wanker as well. Boxing authorities are no where near tough enough on drug cheats.
     
  2. Flea Man

    Flea Man มวยสากล

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    Hey! I love all guys mentioned....but Sumbu MAYNE :deal
     
  3. WalletInspector

    WalletInspector Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    It's spelt Sambo. :deal
     
  4. Flea Man

    Flea Man มวยสากล

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    Lucky Sambo>>>>Sumbu Kalambay :deal
     
  5. Rob887

    Rob887 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Come on, as much as I'm a fan of Eubank it was more than clear that Eubank was at least a little weary of fighting him.
     
  6. TFFP

    TFFP The Eskimo

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    @ferociousflea Carlos Monzon is the greatest middleweight in history and one of the most beautiful technicians in history and a certified bad ass.
     
  7. Rob887

    Rob887 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I totally agree.

    Also, one would perhaps have to be a little naive to think that the tiny handful of those caught are a true representation of what has been going on in the sport since god knows when and more than probably continues today.
     
  8. riggers

    riggers Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Nunn, Johnson, McCallum, Williams, Barkley, Jirov were all fantastic wins. McCallum was close And it depends on whose style you prefer. Barkley and Williams were punch perfect , beautiful flowing combinations. Nunn and Johnson happened beforevhe was 21. Jirov was favored to bet him, and was undefeated. His heavyweight career was not stellar but he was giving away 80lbs of natural weight. So the Holyfield and Peter fights do say a lot about his class. He had a world class chin, was savvy as he'll and could box beautifully. Yeah I am a fan
     
  9. dftaylor

    dftaylor Writer, fanatic Full Member

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    Nothing wrong with being a fan. I love watching Toney in his prime.
     
  10. Flea Man

    Flea Man มวยสากล

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    Thanks so much for telling me, I'm not familiar with his work which is why I made a statement concerning him ;-)

    I think Monzon is one of a few that would beat Sumbu on his very best day. As for greatest Middle ever, I find Marv' and Carlos hard to split, which is why I have Greb no.1.
     
  11. TFFP

    TFFP The Eskimo

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    :lol::good

    Thats a cop out. Monzon v Hagler prime for prime.

    You're right though, I watch McCallum/Kalambay I all the time. Artistry.
     
  12. IRONSENSE2002

    IRONSENSE2002 muslim and proud Full Member

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    kalambay was one of the best 160lb fighters of the last 30 years, had he beaten Nunn he would have been considered the best fighter at 160 since monzon. and i agree he would have outpointed james toney, who in my eyes is too much of an inconsistent fighter
     
  13. Beaker300

    Beaker300 Member Full Member

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    You cant judge James Toney on what you've seen in recent years. In his day he was an awesome fighter.