Toney-Booker On FSN Last Night

[joeboxer]

The most hurt you'll ever see Toney is his fight with Mike Nunn (which he really wasn't that hurt in). He was eating some monsterous punches, that stopped other very good fighters like Kalambay, Curry, and Roldan.

We'd probably see him legitimately hurt if he stepped in with Vitali.

I love that fight and am always seeding it in case anyone wants to see James Toney vs Michael Nunn.

[Rockin']

Laying on the ropes has always been something that James has done. At Galaxy you would see him most often just laying on the ropes rolling with the shots and firing back, all the while talking **** and laughing at his sparring partners.

James was taking an ass whoopin' from Nunn in their fight. James just caught him and Nunn was finished. James was one of those champions that got better after he won the belt. He did have trouble a few times in his early defenses but it was because of the weight issue. He would show up after a defense and was probably atleast 40lbs over the middle weight limit. He would get his plastic suit out and just sweat the weight off of him. But those days are over now that his weight is not an issue.

James will defeat Ruiz and become a new Heavyweight champion. His power is decieving, when he wants to he can ****. When he doesnt he is content to just lay back and make the other fighter miss and counter with his own shots. James is one of the most talented fighters out there on the defensive end of it. There are some that are superior but James is damned good. I learned alot by just watching the guy work in the gym........Rockin'

[joeboxer]

Laying on the ropes has always been something that James has done. At Galaxy you would see him most often just laying on the ropes rolling with the shots and firing back, all the while talking **** and laughing at his sparring partners.

James was taking an ass whoopin' from Nunn in their fight. James just caught him and Nunn was finished. James was one of those champions that got better after he won the belt. He did have trouble a few times in his early defenses but it was because of the weight issue. He would show up after a defense and was probably atleast 40lbs over the middle weight limit. He would get his plastic suit out and just sweat the weight off of him. But those days are over now that his weight is not an issue.

James will defeat Ruiz and become a new Heavyweight champion. His power is decieving, when he wants to he can ****. When he doesnt he is content to just lay back and make the other fighter miss and counter with his own shots. James is one of the most talented fighters out there on the defensive end of it. There are some that are superior but James is damned good. I learned alot by just watching the guy work in the gym........Rockin'

That is so cool. I wish I got to work out with Toney. Did you guys have the same trainer back then or just the same gym.

[SacTown1]

Laying on the ropes has always been something that James has done. At Galaxy you would see him most often just laying on the ropes rolling with the shots and firing back, all the while talking **** and laughing at his sparring partners.

James was taking an ass whoopin' from Nunn in their fight. James just caught him and Nunn was finished. James was one of those champions that got better after he won the belt. He did have trouble a few times in his early defenses but it was because of the weight issue. He would show up after a defense and was probably atleast 40lbs over the middle weight limit. He would get his plastic suit out and just sweat the weight off of him. But those days are over now that his weight is not an issue.

James will defeat Ruiz and become a new Heavyweight champion. His power is decieving, when he wants to he can ****. When he doesnt he is content to just lay back and make the other fighter miss and counter with his own shots. James is one of the most talented fighters out there on the defensive end of it. There are some that are superior but James is damned good. I learned alot by just watching the guy work in the gym........Rockin'

Great post, I agree that James will be crowned WBA champ once this fight goes down, but don't hold your breath waiting for it becuase Croney Stone will somehow someway make this fight very difficult to make (the contracts may be signed, but I won't believe anything until a date and site are locked in)

[oldgringo]

Laying on the ropes has always been something that James has done. At Galaxy you would see him most often just laying on the ropes rolling with the shots and firing back, all the while talking **** and laughing at his sparring partners.

James was taking an ass whoopin' from Nunn in their fight. James just caught him and Nunn was finished. James was one of those champions that got better after he won the belt. He did have trouble a few times in his early defenses but it was because of the weight issue. He would show up after a defense and was probably atleast 40lbs over the middle weight limit. He would get his plastic suit out and just sweat the weight off of him. But those days are over now that his weight is not an issue.

James will defeat Ruiz and become a new Heavyweight champion. His power is decieving, when he wants to he can ****. When he doesnt he is content to just lay back and make the other fighter miss and counter with his own shots. James is one of the most talented fighters out there on the defensive end of it. There are some that are superior but James is damned good. I learned alot by just watching the guy work in the gym........Rockin'

Nice post. And I agree...James can definitely crack at HW. His power isn't overwhelming or anything but these champs better not overlook it.

I remember getting my hair cut downtown A2 before Toney fought Nunn. He was getting his hair done right next to me and he told me that he was gonna be HW champ one day. That was when I was just a little tyke I always believed that and still do. I think he'll beat Ruiz.

[Rockin']

That is so cool. I wish I got to work out with Toney. Did you guys have the same trainer back then or just the same gym.

James and I actually fought out of the same amatuer gym back in the day. We did have the same trainer, his name was Greg Owens. He was a great leprechan , and a great person. I would get with another trainer later on, who was very good for me as was Greg.

James won the title and I watched him do it and that inspired me to turn pro. I called up Jackie and she set me up with everything that I needed and I started to train first at C.M.I in southfield and then when I was ready I began training at Galaxy. Jackie had a very good stable of fighters in that gym. Watching James was good for me, in learning and seeing little tricks and moves that he would pull. The guy is a great boxer.........Rockin'

[joeboxer]

I saw in the video of the Nunn fight Toney wore a star of david for his manager who was ***ish. Did you know that guy too, he must have been a pretty awsome guy for toney to put that on his trunks.

[oldgringo]

I saw in the video of the Nunn fight Toney wore a star of david for his manager who was ***ish. Did you know that guy too, he must have been a pretty awsome guy for toney to put that on his trunks.

Toney is actually a pretty nice guy outside of the ring. Apart from all of his talking. I've encountered Toney on several occasions and had dinner with Thomas HEarns and both are nice guys.

[joeboxer]

Toney is actually a pretty nice guy outside of the ring. Apart from all of his talking. I've encountered Toney on several occasions and had dinner with Thomas HEarns and both are nice guys.

I like the Hitman too. I really wished he had gotten a rematch with Hagler. If he hadn't broken his hand or got a massage right before I think that could have been the greatest fight of all time.

[Atwa_66]

How could you even give Booker more than one round? Toney hurt his arm in the early part of the fight (which is why we havent seen him fighting) but he was landing flush all night, those Uppercuts were devastating Toney was just landing at WILL. In the words of Max Kellerman "MY GOD WHERE IS THE DEFENSE" is what I ask Booker. He looked in "awe" of Toneys skill to be able to land on him at any given time.

Give Booker credit for going the distance with Lights Out