Usyk vs. James Toney

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  1. The Real Lance

    The Real Lance Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I sure as hell wouldn't count out James Toney. When toney was on, he was ON!
     
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  2. BCS8

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    If Dustin Nichols lost 500lb he might have a chance at cruiser too.
     
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  3. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Bad style match for Toney, he excels more when hes the counter puncher against the aggressive fighter aka Toney vs Jirov.

    Although Toney can still be an effective aggressor coming forward, I think Usyk's footwork and angles would be a little too much, and Uysk wins a competitive UD.
     
  4. African Cobra

    African Cobra The Right Honourable Lord President of the Council banned Full Member

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    True very true. Remember how he beat the gifted and then undefeated Michael Second to Nunn. Shows exactly how Toney can deal with a fast skilful southpaw with great speed and feet. When Toney was on God help his opponents.
     
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  5. Scott Cork

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    Nunn made Toney look bang average to be fair then got complacent.
     
  6. AwardedSteak863

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    Uysk all day long. Toney was at his best against bangers and after losing to RJJ and Montel Griffin he never fought a fighter that was faster than him or a mover. Toney a counter puncher at heart and that style is not effective against an athletically gifted intelligent fighter like Uysk.
     
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  8. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    its 99percentage to uysk tbh

    toney is a great fighrt but tis fight is all wrong. uysk is all wrong for mosr fighters...
     
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  9. Jackman65

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    Seriously? I was a huge fan of Toney but at cruiser it’s not a contest. Usyk toys with him and wins every second of every round. Easy money for Usyk and he would have fought Toney in James’ backyard. Compete domination Usyk.
     
  10. catchwtboxing

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    I love Toney but Usyk wins handily.
     
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  11. snake33

    snake33 Active Member Full Member

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    Usyk should beat Tony, especially a younger Usyk.
    A pre-Jones Toney would be tougher but still I'd think Usyk would win.
    A blown up Toney no chance.
     
  12. African Cobra

    African Cobra The Right Honourable Lord President of the Council banned Full Member

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    No Toney was an unstoppable force who got to him. You can’t dismiss what Toney did.
     
  13. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This, it wouldn't be close, at least an 8-4 fight if not worse.
     
  14. Furey

    Furey EST & REG 2009 Full Member

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    There's no such thing as 'Prime Toney' at CW for a start
     
  15. Jennifer Love Hewitt

    Jennifer Love Hewitt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Bad style match up for Toney. Usyk moves too much and won't let the fight be on the inside where Toney would shine. Usyk defeats him on the scorecard.