great quote. toney is an expert and one of the true all-time greats in terms of craft. he has to be because he is a joke in terms of conditioning. the fact that he could survive 12 round fights in that sort of shape is a true testament to his mastery of the game.

as far as watching videos goes, there is something to be said for its worth. every major sport incorporates film sessions in there training, most notably american football and basketball. even the high school teams spend as much time in the film room as they do on the field some times. it seems to be neglected a lot in boxing. most fighters i talk to dont know much about contemporary or legendary fighters. i talked to an amatuer fighter the other day who didnt know who diego corrales was. saddening.

either way, there is something to be said for natural quality though. everyone has natural instincts and inclinations, it is about making the most of what you get from nature. watching videos wont make a great fighter, finding their "thing" and maximizing its value will. and thats what toney did, watching tapes gave him a pathway for which to maximize his skill. great quote from a great fighter.