Because the people demanded it.
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Because the people demanded it.
Its on boxingtalk, they're in talks.
They got to fight somebody
at least we know its going to be a good professional fight...lol
the first one wasnt bad at all
i say rahman is going to win, but i also like toney..so idc
Toney wins a boring desicion
I don't know if either could go a 10 round fight at this point in their career. James Toney the last I seen him was just slightly slower then a 3 toed Sloth and Rahman was fighting past their prime journeyman.
Toney is on the comeback. :D
You gotta be kidding... :-\
i think there both washed up now, toney more then rahman, i think a good win for the rock could kick start a minor comeback but it would have to be something special which i dont think rahman has got in him
I was amazed with how poor Toney was in the 1st fight . Hes got worse since too so I cant see him winning this one.
Rahman lacks the technique to outbox Toney or the skill to land the k.o blow but he will just edge Toney in the scoring and come away with a points win .
Toney can make it to the final bell but only just .
Seems like a complete non-fight between two guys who probably shouldn't be fighting anywhere legitimate. I guess there's always Ohio.
Or Wales.Quote:
Originally Posted by superheavyrhun
For sure. Some of my mates are hosting an unlicensed fighting tourney at a hotel on the seafront in Aber....I'm sure it'd be the biggest audience Toney and Rahman could drag together anyway!Quote:
Originally Posted by boozeboxerOr Wales.Quote:
Originally Posted by superheavyrhun
Only on the undercard though.
Toney will be 40 and I think he will look every year of it in his net fight. he has looked terrible in his last couple fights, Rahman too but Rock is still a very good puncher. I think he will overpower Toney and stop him.
has james Toney ever been stopped????
Can some one let me know?
Toney will never get stopped. Toughest chin on the planet.Quote:
Originally Posted by gudnite vienna
you know you can find all the stats on boxrec.com vienna
Because "the people" demanded it.Quote:
Originally Posted by OumaFan
Hmmm... who besides their immediate families and a handful of diehard, nostalgic, fans actually "demanded" this, I wonder.
I wasn't asked.
:rolleyes:
Im a Toney fan, but have a hard time seeing this as a fight that will appeal to many. To be honest Im a little scared by Toney. He hasnt fought in an age!! And he probably hasnt been on a diet.Quote:
Originally Posted by TitoFanBecause "the people" demanded it.Quote:
Originally Posted by OumaFan
Hmmm... who besides their immediate families and a handful of diehard, nostalgic, fans actually "demanded" this, I wonder.
I wasn't asked.
:rolleyes:
Its a shame because his spell at heavyweight could have been very, very good. He completely lost it with the weight though. He should have been 220 and beaten Rahman first time out.
Well, what can you do. You cannot train for them. :-\
I respect the fact that you're a Toney fan. I admired him when he started out as middleweight, but by the time he had bloated up to heavyweight, and given his "off-ring" personality (which I really don't like), I was totally put off by the man. And since I've always been against this circus we today call "the heavyweight division", I could care less whether Toney ever fights again.Quote:
Originally Posted by milesIm a Toney fan, but have a hard time seeing this as a fight that will appeal to many. To be honest Im a little scared by Toney. He hasnt fought in an age!! And he probably hasnt been on a diet.Quote:
Originally Posted by TitoFanBecause "the people" demanded it.Quote:
Originally Posted by OumaFan
Hmmm... who besides their immediate families and a handful of diehard, nostalgic, fans actually "demanded" this, I wonder.
I wasn't asked.
:rolleyes:
Its a shame because his spell at heavyweight could have been very, very good. He completely lost it with the weight though. He should have been 220 and beaten Rahman first time out.
Well, what can you do. You cannot train for them. :-\
Thats fair enough. He hasnt presented himself as one that you can feel all that sympathetic about. I am curious about Toney though...it could be a disaster but I do kind of want to see him fight. Im not all that hopeful though. He's been linked to a number of fights and nothing has happened at all....could be the end of Toney.Quote:
Originally Posted by TitoFanI respect the fact that you're a Toney fan. I admired him when he started out as middleweight, but by the time he had bloated up to heavyweight, and given his "off-ring" personality (which I really don't like), I was totally put off by the man. And since I've always been against this circus we today call "the heavyweight division", I could care less whether Toney ever fights again.Quote:
Originally Posted by milesIm a Toney fan, but have a hard time seeing this as a fight that will appeal to many. To be honest Im a little scared by Toney. He hasnt fought in an age!! And he probably hasnt been on a diet.Quote:
Originally Posted by TitoFan
Its a shame because his spell at heavyweight could have been very, very good. He completely lost it with the weight though. He should have been 220 and beaten Rahman first time out.
Well, what can you do. You cannot train for them. :-\
Theres a first time for everything. He has been down and at his age he may not take punches like he has throughout his younger career and he rarely gets hit flush. Throw in the fact that he taking heavyweight punches dont be surprised if he does get stopped.Quote:
Originally Posted by milesToney will never get stopped. Toughest chin on the planet.Quote:
Originally Posted by gudnite vienna
Of course he has been down. Most fighters have been down. But Toney has taken his chin all the way to heavyweight. He wont get stopped by Rahman though. ALready gone 12 without a bother. Toney's only problem is working a full 3 minutes of each round.Quote:
Originally Posted by BoomBoomTheres a first time for everything. He has been down and at his age he may not take punches like he has throughout his younger career and he rarely gets hit flush. Throw in the fact that he taking heavyweight punches dont be surprised if he does get stopped.Quote:
Originally Posted by milesToney will never get stopped. Toughest chin on the planet.Quote:
Originally Posted by gudnite vienna
It wouldnt surprise me if Toney gets stopped at this stage of his career but I dont think Rahman is the guy to do it . Infact I'd still give Toney the edge in the inside fighting . He's leagues above Rahman up close but at this age and in the condition he is in he wont be able to fight his fight and will come off second best
Rahman wins this by keeping Toney at range forcing him back . Take center ring and working behind his jab . When hes up close he'll club away with 1 arm whilst the other arm is wrapped round Toney until the ref splits them up . Boring fight . Wont catch fire but Rahman will do enough . . . just
Didn't even see Toney's last fight, don't want to.
As a huge fan he just needs to quit. How long has he been slurring his words for now? 4 or 5 years? He's not Chris Byrd shot but he definitely is way past it.
Being a Toney fan since his middleweight days I really want Toney to succeed, but at this stage in his career I'm not to hopefull either.
I was in the Dan Rafael chat on espn on Friday and Dan actually said he was talking to James a week ago at some event and said James looked like he was in pretty good shape.
This appears set now
an article on another site has Goosen saying its a done deal, they just have to work out television. Not sure who'd cover it, maybe FSN.
Toney needs to hang them up, Hasbeen aint much better.
What happened to Hasim fighting Haye?
Rahman/Toney; how exciting:rolleyes: They'll be eating in between rounds:p
Tagline for the fight
"Cashing in on Yesterday"
Dan Rafael reported this a couple of weeks ago. They are going to fight on the Best Damn Sports show. And they are fighting for very little money, as both guys know that they need to get back to the big time.
I'm sure Burger King coupons and vouchers were added to both contracts to make the deal more appetising.Quote:
Originally Posted by lance Uppercut
Isn't there a Burger King title or award in EA Sports' Fight Night Round 3? I think this is the perfect opportunity to institute that title in real life.Quote:
Originally Posted by BilboI'm sure Burger King coupons and vouchers were added to both contracts to make the deal more appetising.Quote:
Originally Posted by lance Uppercut
ACHOO !! damn cold
Toney should retire and to think about it so should rahman.