I think Toney still has a chance to win a title or two. But he can't do it if he comes in at 235-240, ecspecially since hes 38. Like McKay said JT needs to get down to 220-225...
That's one thing I failed to mention, he's already 38.
yeah, i don't consider Toney's career finished either.. anytime you have as good a boxing skill as Toney has, you always have to keep it in consideration..
Of course Toney isn't in his prime. He was in his prime in his super middleweight years. Anyway he still has the defensive skills to be a threat. And PEters is not a easy opponent. Toney must come in, in shape so that he can be ready to go 12 rounds. After this fight I hope Toney fights wladimir.
It seems like no one considers Toney a threat anymore in the HW division, blowing up the weight issue and acting like the man can't fight anymore. Yes the weight is an issue, but I think he is going to come in alot better shape then he was for the Rahman fight from now one (could be wishful thinking but we'll see). He was fat, in the worst shape of his life against a focused Rahman, and still should have won the fight (I had it 7 rounds to 5 for Toney, he landed the more effective shots, but this isn't a Rahman/Toney thread).He's still by far the most skilled man in the division and his age has not noticeably slowed him down. His game is 95% mental and smart boxers can hang around alot longer then guys like RJJ who relies on 100% reflex
So If the man comes in in decent to good shape for Peter and schools him, will everyone be talking about James Toney again? In my eyes he will beat Peter, then beat Maskaev and fight Wlad soon after that, a fight that everyone thinks he will get pummeled in, but the in-decent-shape Toney will give Wlad a boxing lesson on his way to a UD. I think he is still the most dangerous HW and will be holding 2 belts within a year or 2. What do you think?
i hope your right man, but i still have him getting KOed in the 9th or earlier or maybe even later by Peter i hope im wrong for boxings sake but i also hope im right for boxings sake and future, so will se.............
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