James Toney vs Fres Oquendo Dec 13th?

[Derranged_]

I was just looking at the ESPN boxing schedule and noticed that James Toney will now be facing Fres Oquendo December 13th on Versus. Anyone know why Thompson pulled out of this fight?....

[The Hammer]

Thompson was injured in training.

Too bad, I was really looking forward to seeing Thompson vs. Toney on Versus - it would have been an intriguing matchup. Toney vs. Oquendo does not interest me.

[Derranged_]

Thompson was injured in training.

Too bad, I was really looking forward to seeing Thompson vs. Toney on Versus - it would have been an intriguing matchup. Toney vs. Oquendo does not interest me.

You'll watch it regardless...

[jcarr71]

Yes, we all will watch it because we love the sport, obviously, but he's right in saying it isn't nearly as interesting of a matchup.

[Derranged_]

Yes, we all will watch it because we love the sport, obviously, but he's right in saying it isn't nearly as interesting of a matchup.

I agree, I'm disappointed as well. Oquendo hasn't done anything relevant in the hw division since his controversial loss to Chris Byrd several years ago...

[jcarr71]

It is still a good card for cable TV though. I may be wrong, but isn't that the night Andre Ward fights too? If so, Eddie Chambers and Shawn Estrada (US olympic team middleweight, making second pro fight) fight on that card as well. Time constraints could get us the Estrada fight easily. It'd be great if they worked Fast Eddie on.

[The Hammer]

Malik Scott vs. Rafael Butler is on the card too.

Malik is undefeated but has faced soft opposition, while Butler is a big puncher who lacks refined boxing skills. Butler is the guy who reportedly knocked Vitali down in sparring in 2007.

[Derranged_]

Yes, Versus always seems to have great undercards. Hopefully the Chambers fight will be aired as well, as he's to face the tough veteran journyman Cisse Salif...

[cusd'amatokid]

i heard thompson said he has bronchitus, and had to pull out. either way toney was gonna win

[Pollo Boricua]

I think this will be a very boring fight. I didn't know Oquendo was still boxing but ohh well I wish him the best, but I think none of them can win a Championship in the HW division.