I saw a several things;

- Toney dictated the pace which was way to fast for Rahman
- Toney was hitting Rahman with the harder punches and Hasim could not get any consistent leather on Toney...
- The cut further rattled Rahman and he just wanted out.

The controversy gave Hasim Rahman a great argument and even left doubt which is what will get Rahman another high level fight...He did the smart thing for his career because Hasim Rahman was going to get stopped if this fight went on...