James Toney vs Max Baer Heavyweight primes

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  1. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Who wins this matchup?
     
  2. Melankomas

    Melankomas Prime Jeffries would demolish a grizzly in 2 Full Member

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    Toney needs to play safety first at all costs if he wants to see the final bell here, but I think he can and would win a decision
     
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  3. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Tony makes him look foolish. Wouldn't be suprised if he dropped him too.
    Toney UD
     
  4. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Both guys wore Star of David trunks.
     
  5. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Toney would clown him. Toney would see that big right hand coming and counterpunch the living **** out of Baer.
     
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  6. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 MONZON VS HAGLER 2025 Full Member

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    Weird how this wouldn’t apply to Foreman though…
     
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  7. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Foreman is a bit of a different animal especially the older Foreman. He fought behind his heavy jab and also had a mean hook. Baer was pretty one dementional. I think Toney would have a good shot at beating Foreman. Not sure I would put money on it but I could see Toney giving him problems like he did with other big, Physical guys like Rahman and Peters.
     
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  8. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    Toney came up short in all his key fights at heavyweight, so Baer woudl probably be the safer bet.
     
  9. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Disingenuous statement.
     
  10. HOUDINI

    HOUDINI Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Toney completely unproven at heavyweight. Sam Peter beat him and so would prime Baer. Prime Baer was a dangerous opponent for a blown up middleweight. One well placed blow and the fight is over.
     
  11. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    The complexities of the situation are not lost on me, but it is what it is.

    For whatever it is worth, Baer woudl have been the most dangerous puncher that Toney faced at heavy.
     
  12. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Another disingenuous statement. And I like Baer as a person.
     
  13. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    I am sorry to have been such a disappointment to you.
     
  14. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    You’re forgiven.
     
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  15. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Not for anyone with eyeballs.

    Toney has a good chance at a stoppage here. He would pick apart Baer like a Wendy's Value Meal

    Toney KO11 (ref or corner)
     
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