JDJ: Prime RJJ & Toney Both School GGG

Loudon · Feb 2, 2016

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maybe, but what about current mw champion canelo?
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In my opinion, Canelo would have had no chance against the best MW versions of Roy and Toney.

Loudon · Feb 2, 2016

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Roy would box carefully and win a UD.

Toney was inconsistent at 160, but the struggles he had (except for Tiberi) are understandable. Most fighters, especially young contenders with just 22 or so fights, would have a tough time with Nunn, and Toney was coming on strong from the 8th round on, contrary to what revisionist history would tell you. He then defended against a very solid contender less than 2 months later against Reggie Johnson, and won a close but clear decision IMO despite being hurt. Toney looked brilliant the first time against McCallum when they called it a draw. Toney should have gotten the nod there. Toney wasn't as impressive in the rematch when he got the decision, but McCallum was a great fighter regardless. He was better at 154, but still an excellent fighter at 160.

Toney loved aggressive opponents that he could counter. He excelled against those type of opponents. He had more trouble against movers or awkward boxers like Montell Griffin. If Toney shows up in awful shape like he did against Dave Tiberi, then yeah, he loses. But chances are, he doesn't, and would win a decision over GGG through his terrific counter punching.
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Great post.

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