Is there anyone who actually thinks Rahman will beat Toney?

**leff** · 12-20-2005, 04:16 PM

Originally posted by Anorak

I actually think this may be Toney's first legitimate heavyweight KO (because I don't count a totally shot Holyfield falling over from a bodyshot and just being too far gone to continue).

ill put my money on toney by ud

**Guest** · 12-20-2005, 04:17 PM

Originally posted by leff

ill put my money on toney by ud

Yeah, me too. I would say Rahman "puncher's chance" and all that, but then I remember how rocked he got by Barrett in the 12th round...

**75th** · 12-20-2005, 04:18 PM

I'm torn when it comes to this fight.

It really hinges on which Rahman comes in, a fat, waste of space Rahman? Or will it be the hungry, in-shape Rahman that wants to blister some ass?

Will Toney come in grossly overweight with the crack of his ass hanging out of his trunks after the first rd? Or will he come in around 210 (yeah I know, I busted out laughing when I typed it) ready to fight a much bigger, harder puncher in Rahman?

It will be interesting and I do think it would be possible for Rahman to stop Toney late.

**Kid Achilles** · 12-20-2005, 04:24 PM

Rahman is the naturally bigger and much stronger man but Toney holds every other advantage. Maybe the lack of size and strength, as well as his age, will catch up to him but I see a late stoppage or UD for Toney.

**Leo Pradun** · 12-20-2005, 05:45 PM

rahman has one punch ko power that is what toney lacks...

**DiegoFuego** · 12-20-2005, 05:48 PM

My two favorite heavyweights colliding to crown a legit heavyweight champion. It's both a dream come true and a nightmare at the same time. The good news: one of them becomes the first REAL champion since Lennox Lewis.

I think Toney is gonna win 116-112, but I definitely think Rahman can win too. In fact I think Rahman is the only heavyweight who can beat Toney. Roy Jones said the exact same thing. Great fight and a great way to restore order the division. It's a no loss situation for me and the perfect way to begin the heavyweight division all over again.

**Truth** · 12-20-2005, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by DiegoFuego

Roy Jones said the exact same thing. Great fight and a great way to restore order the division. It's a no loss situation for me and the perfect way to begin the heavyweight division all over again.

Good point Diego, I also remember Roy saying that. Its going to be an exciting fight, I can't wait till March 18th.

**psychopath** · 12-20-2005, 05:57 PM

Irregardless of the given factors like weight and size advantage I'm seeing it as a 50/50 fight.

We are talking of the HW division folks and in this division a single solid punch can change the equation of the fight.

But I'm leaning on a Toney victory.

**ottoevans** · 12-20-2005, 05:58 PM

I Think Toney will win a SD but i dont think hes going to look good against Rahman. Not because Rahman is good cause hes a bum , but because Toney is a fat slob who shouldnt be figthing in the Heavyweight division

Is there anyone who actually thinks Rahman will beat Toney?