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Yeah atg at 168 imo. None of those belts are real and the WBO was as young as the division. Its also the same belt that Joe fought him for after Collins retired and then Joe defended that newbie title 17 time before unifying with Lacy. Atg's do lose to clubbers during their reign brother. Robinson lost to Pender twice and back to back. Arguello lost his title to Vilomar Fernandez. If it wasn't half past 6 in the morning I could list several but its happened lots. Oh for sure he was hyped but no more or less then anyone else. You cant just go by resumes on atg lists because if we did many, many fighters would be dismissed.
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Given the age of the division etc and his skill set whether he achieved the % of greatness to all time status per individual is subjective. I think he matches up with anyone in the top 5 before or since. That to me equates to all time great super middle. I already agreed that Jones beats him but imo its a tough fight and the same for Joe had he fought him earlier. Please don't dismiss Chris and then bring up Toney at 168 at the same time. He had one meaningful fight at that weight and was embarrassed by Roy and before that went life and death with Prince Charles before stopping him in the 12th. He did beat Barkley but that version of Barkley was no better then the club fighter on Eubank's lodge pole.
If you were to ask for an atg super middle weight list on any forum I guarantee you Chris makes the top 10 and in or near the upper half.
Btw I found him extremely annoying then and do today. I also think his kid is in for a rude awakening.
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I think Junior is going to be better that his dad.
OK Toney was inconsistent at times but I thought he was excellent against Williams. That fight was top draw and the ending quality.
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He did. Williams was no chump. Came in with a solid game plan and executed it early in smothering and out working Toney but once Toney got distance and worked off ropes the ceiling caved in on him. Toney half assed a few fights but at 168 his wins over Williams, Barkley and Littles were quality. He also handled and beat a inspired Thorton, RIP, much easier that Eubanks had just a year earlier. One I personally had Tony winning just barely
Crazy when you think about it..Toney and Eubank were a lot alike in the ring, lots of posturing and timing out rounds. Little bit flat footed and egos that needed additional dressing rooms.
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