Dwight Muhammad Qawi (Leon Spinks fight) vs James Toney (Jirov fight) at 190lbs

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  1. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Who wins this matchup?
     
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  2. Clinton

    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Qawi
     
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  3. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Qawi is a nightmare for Toney.

    James thrived off of taking apart face first guys like Barkley, Williams, and Jirov, but he'd greatly struggle with Qawi's slick, educated pressure.

    Camden Buzzsaw by UD.
     
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  4. Showstopper97

    Showstopper97 The Icon Full Member

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    Qawi UD. Toney struggled with slick boxers (Nunn, Johnson, Jones) & guys with high work rates (Tiberi, Thadzi). Qawi has both of these qualities. Although Toney did good against pressure fighters, he never faced a pressure with the slick boxing skills & work-rate of a Qawi. Should make for a very entertaining fight.
     
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  5. HolDat

    HolDat Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Like everyone else said, Qawi. Sounds like a fun matchup @Devon
     
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    I was going to say this, but then this happened.
     
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  7. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This is exactly correct. Think about Toney's career. After his losses to Montel Griffin which were close fights, he didn't really face many slick fighters. I remember he turned down a title shot against Juan Carlos Gomez most likely because he knew that would be a tough fight stylistically for him. At heavyweight, he always fought slow footed guys like Rahman, Ruiz and Peter.

    Qawi vs Toney would be an excellent fight to watch but I would definitely favor Qawi who was so versatile.
     
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  8. Reinhardt

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    Wow! this thread is unanimous , and I agree, Qawi roughs Toney up.
     
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  9. THE BLADE 2

    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It would be close fights. At light heavy, I favour Quawi and at cruiserweight Toney.
     
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