Holyfield vs Toney at 190

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  1. THE BLADE 2

    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    How would it have played out ?
     
  2. Saad54

    Saad54 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Holyfield by decision

    His work rate would be the difference.

    He would need to try not to fall into the trap of letting Toney fight off ropes too much.

    Holyfield was much better than the busy, but defenseless Jirov, who Toney narrowly beat.
     
  3. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    dpw417 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I agree Holyfield decision...but going off what we know, I'd say Holyfield despised Toney's style.
     
  5. THE BLADE 2

    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yep, Toney shared some similarities with Quawi, both were slick defensively. holy had nothing but trouble with Quawi.


    I would favour Holy by close decision, possibly split decision, mainly due to his workrate.Toney was more experienced at the time, Holy would certainly fall into some of his traps.Toney would land the cleaner blows in the contest.great fight
     
  6. Richmondpete

    Richmondpete Real fighters do road work Full Member

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    Toney was in complete control of that entire fight and beat jirov convincingly in my opinion that guy just had a great chin and a ton of heart