Who should james toney fight next?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by magnificentdave, Jul 26, 2008.


  1. magnificentdave

    magnificentdave Constant Reminder Full Member

    1,788
    1
    Sep 14, 2006
    I doubt David Haye will want to get in the ring with him, but that would be a good contrast of styles.

    He probably won't get a title fight right out of his V vs Rahman. . . Who is worth fighting aside from the champs?

    McCline?

    Barrett?

    Those are two fighters I know he could beat in the physical condition he was in vs rahman the second time.
     
  2. Arriba

    Arriba Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    27,148
    5
    Jun 30, 2007
  3. BOGART

    BOGART Boxing Junkie Full Member

    8,903
    259
    Jul 19, 2004
    I think Toney still has enough to beat David Haye. I'd be very surprised if Haye faces Toney, especially in November. Toney-Rahman 3 isn't a bad idea, a lot of unfinished business there. If Toney plays his cards right I wouln't be surprised if he faces Wlad Klitschko early next year. If Wlad can't unify than Toney is a good pick for Wlad to fight in the U.S after Povetkin. All Toney has to do is not lose and then he has to be on Wlad's shortlist. So i'd expect him to face someone like Williamson, Barett, Meehan, or someone similar. Decent name who has little chance against Toney that way he stays active and on the shortlist.
     
  4. magnificentdave

    magnificentdave Constant Reminder Full Member

    1,788
    1
    Sep 14, 2006
    Is there anyone you think Toney should absolutely avoid?
     
  5. AbbasKhan6428

    AbbasKhan6428 Boxing Addict Full Member

    4,810
    0
    Jun 2, 2008
    he should fight retirement!!
     
  6. Heavyrighthand

    Heavyrighthand Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    16,149
    1,044
    Jan 29, 2005
    Toney - Golota would be good to see.

    Personally, I wouldn't be interested in seeing Toney fight McCline or Barrett. Nor a third Rahman fight.
     
  7. BOGART

    BOGART Boxing Junkie Full Member

    8,903
    259
    Jul 19, 2004

    I still think Toney has enough to be competitive with most heavyweights today except Wlad, but that would probably be the biggest fight for him. Guys like Peter, Valuev, Chagaev, and maybe another one or two would all be solid favorites over Toney, but anyone else I say James is 50/50 or favored over. Age and weight have taken a toll on the guy but his skillset is far above any other heavyweight and thats enough to put him in the mix. Toney also brings enough of a name and charisma to be an attractive fight for any heavyweight.
     
  8. Guido

    Guido ESB Addict Full Member

    291
    2
    Nov 19, 2004
    Dunno if he should really get a crack at any of the titilists, but I can't deny I love seeing Toney take the fight to all these huge Heavyweights. There's no way he should be able to compete with these big dudes, but he's so scrappy and slick. I just sit there and watch in amazement, even though I really shouldn't.
     
  9. bruno's_chin

    bruno's_chin Member Full Member

    292
    0
    Jul 26, 2008
    His own cravings for fast food
     
  10. JonOli

    JonOli Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    16,352
    2
    Nov 4, 2007
    I'd like to see him get another title shot then call it a day.
     
  11. El Borracho

    El Borracho Boxing Addict Full Member

    5,053
    0
    Jun 22, 2008
  12. bruno's_chin

    bruno's_chin Member Full Member

    292
    0
    Jul 26, 2008
    Lets face it, Toney isnt going to knock any of these guys out, so which of the current belt holders would he be able to win a clear enough points decision over in places like Germany and Russia etc.

    Its a shame Chagaev is injured cos i could see Toney giving him a good run, if he's in shape, considering how Matt Skelton did against him.
     
  13. antcull

    antcull Boxing Junkie Full Member

    10,911
    1
    Apr 19, 2008
    James Toney should get KTFO by Haye in his next fight.
     
  14. Ghostface923

    Ghostface923 Active Member Full Member

    667
    0
    Aug 8, 2007
    Haye looks like hes getting raped in your avtar :lol:
     
  15. bruno's_chin

    bruno's_chin Member Full Member

    292
    0
    Jul 26, 2008
    Haye not yet a title holder, would destroy Toney though.

    You can just see Toney trying to perform all his defensive tricks, then WHAM! the hayemaker lands flush, then its "Lights Out" for Toney