George Benton vs James Toney

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  1. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Both guys had a very similar style (shoulder roll and counter punching skills) and would have made for a classic chess match. Who wins this at MW?
     
  2. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    I've only seen a little footage on Benton but Toney was much more accomplished so I would have certainly have to go with him… stylistic similarities withstanding...
     
  3. LittleRed

    LittleRed Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Toney by SD or MS but not UD. Would be a beauty.
     
  4. Azzer85

    Azzer85 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I could be mis-informed but didnt Toney 'emulate' Bentons style?
     
  5. Flo_Raiden

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  6. nikrj

    nikrj Active Member Full Member

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    Agreed!

    Perhaps similar to Leonard vs. Benitez. A superb fight technically speaking .
     
  7. Jpreisser

    Jpreisser Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Toney pokes out a close decision.
     
  8. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    I wouldn't be surprised to see share wins in a trilogy, probably in Toney's favor.
     
  9. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Toney! Benton was a bit of a Jimmy Young,I don't feel he had a champion's mentality.
     
  10. 2piece

    2piece Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I'm going with Toney, I believe he was accurate enough to land on Georgie Benton and take the majority of the rounds.
     
  11. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Why do you say that... ? :think
     
  12. bcr

    bcr Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Don't underestimate Benton, the only reason why he never got a title shot was because he beat Joey Giardello.
     
  13. Richmondpete

    Richmondpete Real fighters do road work Full Member

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    I would pick a truely primed 160 lb james toney against most
     
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  14. THE BLADE 2

    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  15. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    True..didn't Lou Duva tell Georgie as much many years later?