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Maybe this isn't the time to ask as Rahman/Toney is fresh on the minds of guys who don't support Toney.
But this question is based on his ENTIRE career.
He began at Middleweight and will end at Heavyweight. However he has shown his worth in every weight class he has fought in. Of course his worth at Middleweight and Super Middleweight is known, his worth at Crusierweight is known, then he has shown that despite his short stature and Santa Clause belly, he can "hang" with true Heavyweights.
Again this is NOT just about Rahman/Toney...so please don't just base it on that. I am a huge Toney fan and feel he lost, but in the end, once again, Toney's skill keeps him from getting hit cleanly by Rahman, he was able to take some hell of body shots by Rahman, was able to be physical with Rahman on the inside. He did the same with Holyfield, Booker, Guinn, and Ruiz.
I think overall Toney has consistently fought quality opposition and some of the best in every weight class.
He does crafty things in there that seem so simple (turn his body to roll jabs and right hands, counters with right hands, throws one-two's mostly, and just lazes on the ropes), but he is so relaxed and comfortable.
Last night that comfortableness combined with being completely out of shape had more of an impact than some of us thought it would.
But overall, we don't get many fights like Toney and fan or not, the man should be appreciated.
But this question is based on his ENTIRE career.
He began at Middleweight and will end at Heavyweight. However he has shown his worth in every weight class he has fought in. Of course his worth at Middleweight and Super Middleweight is known, his worth at Crusierweight is known, then he has shown that despite his short stature and Santa Clause belly, he can "hang" with true Heavyweights.
Again this is NOT just about Rahman/Toney...so please don't just base it on that. I am a huge Toney fan and feel he lost, but in the end, once again, Toney's skill keeps him from getting hit cleanly by Rahman, he was able to take some hell of body shots by Rahman, was able to be physical with Rahman on the inside. He did the same with Holyfield, Booker, Guinn, and Ruiz.
I think overall Toney has consistently fought quality opposition and some of the best in every weight class.
He does crafty things in there that seem so simple (turn his body to roll jabs and right hands, counters with right hands, throws one-two's mostly, and just lazes on the ropes), but he is so relaxed and comfortable.
Last night that comfortableness combined with being completely out of shape had more of an impact than some of us thought it would.
But overall, we don't get many fights like Toney and fan or not, the man should be appreciated.
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