Toney vs Ruiz. April 30

Tony will win but can't knock Ruiz out. He'll win by dec.

toney was just making fun of him by getting his race wrong. He does it all the the time, he has been calling Vitali Russian for years. He also uses the word "European" as an insult. he uses the word "frankenstein" as an insult. i can't wait for this fight, ruiz is gonna lose ( probably not on the scorecards, though ) but he'll be thoroughly outboxed. please God, i hope toney stops ruiz late, and fucks his shit up, too. i hate ruiz, this time he's goin down

So do you mean superior physical advantages like Sergei Kobosoev who beat him or maybe the amazing advantage that Daneil Nichelson had. Oh wait you never heard of those guys. Guess why? They suck! And they beat Ruizz. Uhh... ...I have heard of them, and guess what, they beat Ruiz over ten years ago (and by SD)! And the Ruiz who fought then was nowhere near as "huggy" as he is today, not even close. He actually tried to box on occasion then - he didn't perfect his "affectionate" approach until later on his career. I totally agree that Toney will need the ref on his side to have a chance, but even then, I don't think it'll be enough. Toney loves to slide around on the inside, slipping and countering while his opponent looks for openings. But it only works if the opponent has his own hands free and is looking to land himself. There's no way Toney will be able to even free his arms, let alone land a punch, with 240 pounds of man-embrace all over him. At least that's my sad take on the whole affair. :(

Hate to say it, the ref is going to have a big influence on this fight. If he lets Ruiz get away with the shit he pulled on Golota its going to make this an uphill battle for Toney. On the other hand if the ref messes up Ruiz's game plan like he did with the Jone's fight, Toney will be on easy street. I think that the difference is Toney has the skill to possibly take out Ruiz even if he pulls out all the cheap shit.

I don’t know why some of you guys seem to think that superior skills will beat Ruiz. You’re wrong - dead wrong. Almost everyone who’s fought Ruiz in the past 10 years had superior boxing skills, but it’s never done them any good. Ruiz just stalks you with his hands high, waits until you’re in range, then jabs and grabs. It doesn’t matter if you’ve got great defensive slip and move skills, or can throw wonderful inside combinations, or a nice jab/hook/straight right/whatever – you never get a chance to show it cuz he’s hugging you all the time! If you want to beat Ruiz you need either a) A big natural athletic advantage (a la RJJ, who can leap in and out without being hugged, and still have enough power to do some damage); or b) A big natural size/power advantage (a la VK or LL, both of whom never fought Ruiz, but I’m sure could just beat him at his own game and eventually KO him). Skills have got almost nothing to do with it. Sorry, but Ruiz beats Toney by UD, just like he always does, Return of the Hugger – Part 12. So do you mean superior physical advantages like Sergei Kobosoev who beat him or maybe the amazing advantage that Daneil Nichelson had. Oh wait you never heard of those guys. Guess why? They suck! And they beat Ruizz.

Toney will wear ruiz down and ko him late.

Do not say that kind of thing. It might come true, and I would have to hang myself. He is so damn boring. I disagree with the clinching thing though...especially against Toney. James is a hell of an inside puncher, and punches well off the break. What break? The only thing that breaks in a Ruiz fight is your heart, as you realize you've just thrown away another 50 hard-earned watching two half naked men wrestle for an hour. There ain't no way that Toney at 210 (with no real jab to speak of) is gonna keep Ruiz off him. Sorry (and believe me, I AM), Ruiz by UD.

i think toney is too good a boxer to let ruiz hug him all night... i'm taking toney by dec. and i think he gives ruiz a beating....

Sorry, but Ruiz beats Toney by UD, just like he always does, Return of the Hugger – Part 12. Do not say that kind of thing. It might come true, and I would have to hang myself. He is so damn boring. I disagree with the clinching thing though...especially against Toney. James is a hell of an inside puncher, and punches well off the break. Never pay again for live sex! | Hot girls doing naughty stuff for free! | Chat for free!

I don’t know why some of you guys seem to think that superior skills will beat Ruiz. You’re wrong - dead wrong. Almost everyone who’s fought Ruiz in the past 10 years had superior boxing skills, but it’s never done them any good. Ruiz just stalks you with his hands high, waits until you’re in range, then jabs and grabs. It doesn’t matter if you’ve got great defensive slip and move skills, or can throw wonderful inside combinations, or a nice jab/hook/straight right/whatever – you never get a chance to show it cuz he’s hugging you all the time! If you want to beat Ruiz you need either a) A big natural athletic advantage (a la RJJ, who can leap in and out without being hugged, and still have enough power to do some damage); or b) A big natural size/power advantage (a la VK or LL, both of whom never fought Ruiz, but I’m sure could just beat him at his own game and eventually KO him). Skills have got almost nothing to do with it. Sorry, but Ruiz beats Toney by UD, just like he always does, Return of the Hugger – Part 12.

this will tell us just how good this james toney is in relation to a heavyweight Roy Jones

I like most wish Toney to win this fight but i have this feeling that ruiz will somehow win like he always manages to accomplish. Boo Ruiz, i hope he loses..

I'm with most of you on this really like to see lights out silence the quiet man once and for all. Toney by KO

The fight should not be exciting at all and I think that if Tooney can overcome the punch and hug style of Ruiz he should win. For that matter anyone could beat him. Nonetheless, I have to give credit to Ruiz because not having the chin or skills has been able to remain on top, and get good $$$$ for his work. I read somewere that Ruiz did use to fight like this but I guess he found a way to win and make money and from the $$$$ perspective you do whatever it takes, at the end of the day he is driving his hummer and we are not. :boxing:

I wish I could get excited about this fight. :(

I dont know how good this fight will be. It could be the worst fight this year, but another extreme it could be pretty danm good. Why do people think toney has more power than Ruiz? Ruiz is the biggest guy Toney will hace faced in his career. I think toney will be ready to fight, but will see that he underestimated Ruiz when he gets in the ring. Not that Ruiz will bring the pain or anything, but that he is tuffer than he thought. But i still see tony winning the fight by UD on being more active and landing more punches.

I think Toney will win if he gets into proper shape and trims down to a quite a low weight so he can move well on his feet. The key in this fight for Toney is his ability to move. Toney is by trade a counter puncher which does not bode well for him when he is in there against a guy like Ruiz who does not throw a whole lot of punches. Toney is going to be forced to be the agressor and that is not where he is most comfortable. I still Hope and Think that Toney will find a way to win a UD against Ruiz. He is just so superior in skills at the end of the day.

Toney is going to KO Ruiz. I'll put my life on it. I think so too. I also feel really sure about that. I think it will happen mid round, and due to Toney's superior power and accuracy. Never pay again for live sex! | Hot girls doing naughty stuff for free! | Chat for free!

pleaseeeeeeee Toney. Do all of us a favor and end this guys career. use your elbows, head, or the ring post. It doesn't matter. No more wasted money on PPV.

Dear Tony could you please knock this ugly wrestler the fuck out of boxing once and for all?