toney versus calzaghe at 168

[IMDAZED]

He is NOT more adaptable than Toney. JT is slick and can still brawl. In his prime he even used his legs. He had one hell of a punch at 168- moreso than Calzaghe. AND he is the one with the better chin. Those flurrying, pitter patter punches would get countered by JT, especially when Calz jumps in like he inevitably would. Toney's timing and counters could quite possibly stop Calzaghe.

If James Toney comes in less than at his best he'll lose. When he was on his game however, particularly at 168, he was damn near unbeatable. In fact, I'm not sure I see a category where Calzaghe has the advantage. I keep hearing cats talk about Calzaghe being busy but Toney was just as active and far more accurate. He's one of only four fighters to land over 400 punches in a bout - a feat he's accomplished multiple times. He's also - gasp! - got a better chin than Calzaghe. Quickness, power, defense and versatility...Toney wins all of the above.

Calzaghe's workrate dipped when he was caught with several hard right counters by Hopkins. But the old man doesn't have the kind of workrate he used to. Toney will and I think his accuracy will prove too much for a fighter who oftens squares up against his opponents with both arms flailing and chin up in the air. A 100% prime Toney won't stop Calzaghe but he'll hurt him a couple times en route to a comfortable decision.

[Sutekh uvdabrix]

Whats a calzaghe

[Shadow boxer 3]

If James Toney comes in less than at his best he'll lose. When he was on his game however, particularly at 168, he was damn near unbeatable. In fact, I'm not sure I see a category where Calzaghe has the advantage. I keep hearing cats talk about Calzaghe being busy but Toney was just as active and far more accurate. He's one of only four fighters to land over 400 punches in a bout - a feat he's accomplished multiple times. He's also - gasp! - got a better chin than Calzaghe. Quickness, power, defense and versatility...Toney wins all of the above.

Calzaghe's workrate dipped when he was caught with several hard right counters by Hopkins. But the old man doesn't have the kind of workrate he used to. Toney will and I think his accuracy will prove too much for a fighter who oftens squares up against his opponents with both arms flailing and chin up in the air. A 100% prime Toney won't stop Calzaghe but he'll hurt him a couple times en route to a comfortable decision.

lol !!! exactly. perfect for Toneys counters

[mitch12]

How many times did Joe fight an elite fighter in his prime?

true but look what happened when toney fighted a elite fighter in roy jones nuff said..

[j.razor]

I got Calzaghe.Toney is probably the most hideously over rated fighter of the last 20 years.A fat slob with talent,a decent chin,yet someone who routinely disgraces the sport.the fight would look much like the lacy fight,but a little(and I am being kind) closer.
result=Toney battered and embarrased.As a different slant to this question.Hopkins ran calzaghe close,he lost but it was close.Could you imagine what Hopkins would have done with Toney!!! The proof is in something fat**** toney is all too fond of,and that is the pudding!

dog, ur buggin...lay off da pipe.