James Toney vs. Bernard Hopkins at 160

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  1. Renofan

    Renofan Member Full Member

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    Did these 2 ever fight? If not, Who wins?
     
  2. Renofan

    Renofan Member Full Member

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    It looks that way doesn't it?
     
  3. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    On any given day I believe one could beat the other.
    Very evenly matched. Who ever is on, on that particular night wins.
     
  4. Bad_Intentions

    Bad_Intentions Boxing Addict Full Member

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    toney in the beginning at 160 (middleweight)
     
  5. Fab2333

    Fab2333 Needs to Get It 2Gether Full Member

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    nice vid
     
  6. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    I think I would pick B-Hop regardless of the weight they were matched at, I think he is a superior ring general - to much onus on Tunney to force the fight.

    Having said that, I do think that Toney is underated following the steroids debicle.
     
  7. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Toney was so weight drained for that fight he was hardly there at all. Not that i'm saying he would have won, just that he was drained.
     
  8. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    I agree with you. I've always said it's a composite sport, training etc. inlcuded.

    All I was pointing out was that it's not wise to use Roy's victory over Toney as a measuring stick for Roy's talent as Toney was not the guy that is in that video on that particular evening.
     
  9. Minotauro

    Minotauro Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think Toney would win a decision against Hopkins at 160lbs he had it all at the lower weights decent power, great defence, great counter punching, great chin and good hand speed.