Thread: Toney vs. Rahman next wednesday

I haven't heard much about this fight, It's listed on boxrec as being on FoxSports. Interesting match-up at this stage in their careers, I gotta go Toney by decision.

Anyone have any insight on this?

Last time Rahman smartened up midway through the fight and stopped following Toney around. If Rahman boxes in the center of the ring and paces himself he should pretty much easily win a UD. I'd prefer Toney to win, but that's like saying I'd rather have herpes than HIV. If Toney looks like he did when he fought Holyfield (which he won't) he'll beat up Rahman and win by UD.

Havent heared much at all bout this fight.I hope Rahman ko's Toney but i dount it will i think its a boring fight and Rahman takes a split decision.

Man I really miss Toney...hopefully he can turn back time...IMO Toney was the best defensive fighter in the last 20 years or so...

Is Freddie Roach still training James Toney?

Toney will win if he trains at all for the fight. Rahman looked like crap against Zuri Lawrence.

Hope Toney wins but Rahman will just be too busy and get the decision.

Rahmans activity level against Lawrence last outing was border line sleep inducing.....I think this really comes down to how many buffets weeble-wobble Toney has frequented and if he takes this serious?I think Toney can take a decision if he's in shape

Originally Posted by JT Rock

Is Freddie Roach still training James Toney?

The last I heard Roach didn't want to Train Toney anymore. I guess because he wasn't loosing the wieght or something.
I think Toney might of went back one of his older trainers.

I hope Toney gets the UD but who knows these days. Toney use to be one of my favorite fighters its a shame he let all that talent go to waste.

Rahman-Toney Update!
Thursday, July 10 2008
With less than one week to go before their July 16 rematch billed as "Last Chance" heavyweights James "Lights Out" Toney (70-6-3, 43 KOs) and Hasim "Rock" Rahman (45-6-3, 36 KOs) checked in with updates from their respective training camps. Both normally loquacious fighters were uncharacteristically low-key, indicative of just how serious they are about this fight. The 35-year old Rahman is training at the Gene Lewis Boxing Gym in steamy Mesa, AZ. "I know this is my last chance to remain in title contention,” Rahman conceded. "I just don't want a 'W,' I'd like it to be spectacular....I'll be ready for him." Plans call for Rahman to break his six-week camp on Sunday and head to Pechanga, three days prior to the fight. Toney, 39, has been training at the 360 Gym in Reseda, Calif. He has refused to take his usual profanity-laced shots at his opponent. "I'm not going to run my mouth," Toney insisted. "Just watch me in the ring. That is the only thing I will say to you."


source: fightnews.com

I think this fight will need to be viewed in fast forward just to look realtime

Gotta go with Toney. I'm expectin the worst in terms of a boring ass SD or UD, but hopin for the best.

JFAT Alliance 4 Life right Bilbo?

JFAT for life is right.

Hell yeah. P4p #1. He has moved up through the ranks over 100 pounds, putting Losses on peoples records throughout.

Originally Posted by Killface

Last time Rahman smartened up midway through the fight and stopped following Toney around. If Rahman boxes in the center of the ring and paces himself he should pretty much easily win a UD. I'd prefer Toney to win, but that's like saying I'd rather have herpes than HIV. If Toney looks like he did when he fought Holyfield (which he won't) he'll beat up Rahman and win by UD.

LOL u just got repped for the herpes over HIV joke LOL

I just read this quote on another site.

"In an appearance on FSN’s “Best Damn Sports Show Period” last week, co-host John Salley commented that in over 20 years he had never seen James Toney in such great shape as he is now"

boxingtalk.com


If its true Maybe Toney will turn back the hands of time for this fight. I would love to see the old Toney show up.