James Toney vs Billy Conn

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  1. Big Ukrainian

    Big Ukrainian Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Toney in his best shape vs prime Billy Conn - who takes it and why?
     
  2. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Conn, because it's hard to think of a more horrible match up for Toney than this. It's one of the worst fights you can make for Toney.
     
  3. LittleRed

    LittleRed Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Toney's best chance is to call Conn a racial slur, lunch him in the *****, and hope he tries to slug it out with him. And even then I favor Conn.
     
  4. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    Conn by decision, bad matchup for JT.
     
  5. zadfrak

    zadfrak Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Another vote for Billy. A footwork fight & that's not the type opponent Toney needs. He'd be a step and a half behind this guy every minute.
     
  6. FastHands(beeb)

    FastHands(beeb) Well-Known Member Full Member

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  7. Foxy 01

    Foxy 01 Boxing Junkie banned

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    Make that vote number 6.
     
  8. cuchulain

    cuchulain Loyal Member Full Member

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    Other than maybe Roy Jones.
     
  9. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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  10. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    I think Toney could pull what appears, at least here, to be the upset. Conn could get quite sloppy and be countered, opportunities that the Toney of the Williams or Barkley fight would not miss. I think Toney floors him at least once while Conn wins almost as many rounds with a decision going to Toney.
     
  11. Minotauro

    Minotauro Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Think Conn movement would make it a difficult fight for Toney. Conn would win a decision.