Only Man with wins over both Toney and Jones

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  1. Mind Reader

    Mind Reader J-U-ICE Full Member

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    Montell Griffin...

    Even considering how Roy lost, still two very impressive names to have on a resume.
     
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    Griffin fought well in the first Jones fight, most people forget this. Griffin was a damn good fighter in his prime.
     
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    Mind Reader J-U-ICE Full Member

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    :lol:
     
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    jc Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Never noticed. interesting fact. :good
     
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    Mind Reader J-U-ICE Full Member

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    He's unnoticed a bit considering the caliber of fighters he holds a win over... Even if Jones did get disqualified, Jones was obviously frusterated with Griffin.
     
  6. Sister Sledge

    Sister Sledge Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yes he beat both fighters, but of course the first Jones fights was very controversial, and the second Toney fight was a gift decision for him. Toney was never motivated when he was fighting at 175. Griffin was a very good opponent, but never a champion caliber fighter.
     
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    ChrisPontius March 8th, 1971 Full Member

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    Yes, and at 160 & 168 he was dehydrated. And at cruiserweight and heavyweight he was overweight. The Toney fanboy excuses are too pathetic for words.
     
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    I didn't think he actually beat Toney. He got the decision in two fights, yeah. But I had Toney winning both.