At his very best, Toney would use Watson's over aggression against him...If James comes in under prepared though...Watson will be a very tough out...
Watson is difficult to gauge because he was constantly improving. Watson is no mover though and would stand in front of Toney, which James would love. Both had good, short shots and could counter in combinations (Toney to the body and head) - Toney's shots were slightly shorter, a bit quicker and his combos more fluid; he'd always get the better of exchanges unless Watson's strength of chin, strength of punch, strength of determination, strength of lungs were that of the Eubank II fight in which he has a chance to outwork anyone. Toney would have to be on his game regardless if he wants to win. Watson was damn good.
Also Watson liked to cup the side of his forehead with his glove, leaving a gap for short rights and uppercuts that a boxer like Toney would get in.
Not really. I rate Watson, but he doesn't really hold any distinct advantages over Toney if both are in shape and is a couple notches worse in a fair few categories. It's a polite technical boxer-punchers sort of fight at ring-centre and James is just more talented in most respects technically-and also more durable-in a fight where both will be trying to execute similarly.Neither man is particularly mobile or quick of foot.A ring-centre counterpunchers fight. Probably similar to the McCallum fight in look, only i expect the improved, more physically settled and experienced 168 Watson doesn't gas out and end up taking a beating.Just gets soundly outpointed in a classy fight.At 160 he'd have trouble finishing it though.
