Rahman didn't oubox Toney, he outworked him. He turned the fight into an aerobics competition because he rightly thought Toney didn't have the fitness to fight 3 minutes of every round. Toney lost the fight because he wasn't in condition to throw enough leather. I think Toney's balance and leverage won his punches would also be better if he lost 20 lbs.

A fit Toney can give Vlad problems by making him work and slipping punches. Vlad has a great jab. Toney has typically been good at slipping/swatting the jab but wasn't as good as usual v Rahman. He's have to do better against Vlad to be competitive. Toney hardly ever gets taggest with right hands (Vlad's money shot) and counters them as well as anyone. Toney is aslo terrific to the body and would pile up the points inside if Vlad didn't tie him up.

If he comes in shape he can make this a great fight