Toney vs Holmes

[Benncollinsaad]

What if Toney fought Larry Holmes as a heavyweight? I believe Toney would win by a late stoppage. He could knock Holmes out, especially an old Holmes, but he'd have too much respect for him. Something Holmes didn't have for Ali. So either a TKO 10-11 or an UD for Toney.

[Stab Judah]

Gotta go with the NO on this one.

[Don Johnson]

What if Toney fought Larry Holmes as a heavyweight? I believe Toney would win by a late stoppage. He could knock Holmes out, especially an old Holmes, but he'd have too much respect for him. Something Holmes didn't have for Ali. So either a TKO 10-11 or an UD for Toney.

no way in hell he beats a prime holmes, he'll go tooth and nail with the version of holmes that fought tyson.

[Benncollinsaad]

Hey, the 1993-1994 Toney could beat ANYONE! Except for Roy Jones, obviously...but Holmes wasn't Roy Jones.

[Stab Judah]

Hey, the 1993-1994 Toney could beat ANYONE! Except for Roy Jones, obviously...but Holmes wasn't Roy Jones.

Montell Griffin

[Junito-Rulez]

Prime Holmes vs Prime Heavyweight Toney : Holmes by wide UD. James would have trouble with a technical fighter with a fantastic jab. Holmes moved well and wouldn't get countered to death like fat Heavyweights of these days.

[mike ruler]

Hey, the 1993-1994 Toney could beat ANYONE! Except for Roy Jones, obviously...but Holmes wasn't Roy Jones.

He wasn't heavyweight in 93-94.

[Benncollinsaad]

Prime Holmes vs Prime Heavyweight Toney : Holmes by wide UD. James would have trouble with a technical fighter with a fantastic jab. Holmes moved well and wouldn't get countered to death like fat Heavyweights of these days.

Sorry, I had to laugh. James would have trouble with a technical fighter with a fantastic jab you say? Ever heard of Charles Williams? He had one of the best jabs in the lhw/smw division and was a skilled technician. And you know what happened to him when he met Toney? He got destroyed! McCallum was one of the best technicians ever and yet Toney beat him-twice.

[MrFactor]

Sorry, I had to laugh. James would have trouble with a technical fighter with a fantastic jab you say? Ever heard of Charles Williams? He had one of the best jabs in the lhw/smw division and was a skilled technician. And you know what happened to him when he met Toney? He got destroyed! McCallum was one of the best technicians ever and yet Toney beat him-twice.

Neither one of them was Larry Holmes. Holmes is bigger and better than both of them. Not to mention he has more power behind his punches. What prime Heavyweight has Toney stopped to make you beleive he'd stop Larry holmes. I'd pick TODAYS Larry Holmes to beat James Toney just because Larry wwas that good. This is silly...

[Benncollinsaad]

Did you know they were supposed to fight in '98? Holmes pulled out, supposedly due to an injury. But I think it was because he knew he had no chance to beat Toney. Toney had grown more muscular than before and his stamina also improved while his handspeed and skill were still as strong. Have you seen him against Adolpho Washington? He looks splendid! So muscular and fit.

Holmes was never a big puncher, that's a fact. And Toney fought Peter and Rahman and gave them both a close fight, while being overweight and clearly past his prime. Both those guys could KO Holmes. I have no doubt Toney could do it as well.