Would James Toney Have Been Kod...?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Fergy, Apr 4, 2026.


  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Against any of these?

    70 s Middleweight Carlos Monzon
    80s Middleweight Marvin Hagler
    70 s Lighheavy Bob Foster
    70 s Heavyweight George Foreman
    80 s Heavyweight Mike Tyson

    What think you?
     
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  2. Greg Price99

    Greg Price99 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Monzon and Hagler = No

    Foster = maybe

    Foreman and Tyson = yes
     
  3. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    I'm with you here mate.
    Imo the higher he goes the more chance of him getting kod, especially against juggernaut s like Tyson and Foreman'
     
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  4. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Tyson would have the best shot because of his speed.
     
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  5. McCallumsJab

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    I'd go with none of them. Toney was never stopped fighting decades past his prime because of his elite defense and iron chin. Foreman and Tyson both went the distance multiple times in the 70s and 80s. I'd want the Holyfield version against the HWs though
     
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  6. Jackomano

    Jackomano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I doubt it. Toney was blessed with a great chin and knew his way around the ring.
     
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  7. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Foreman. Foster would probably win but not a KO. Toney can't beat Foreman but it wouldn't totally shock me to see him make it to the bell like Briggs against Vitali. The rest? Don't see it. Toney is tough as nails.
     
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