Tony Thompson...........

[El Kabong]

I went to the ESPN boxing board and posted this question, the only reply I got was "neither guy is a top 30 heavyweight"

Well whoever posted that is a fucking moron. Tony Thompson is a VERY difficult fighter to beat and he simply hasn't gotten the chances vs top level guys because he's 6'6 250 and a southpaw that can box pretty well and has great defense.

I doubt Thompson has improved since the Wlad fight, but I'd favor him over a lot of guys. I think guys like Povetkin and Boytsov and hell anyone not named Klitschko would have trouble with him. He's only lost twice and only been stopped once (by Wlad in 10 rounds!).

Here's a fun fact, TT fought Adnan Serin before Ruiz fought him and Tony stopped him in 5 whereas Ruiz stopped him in 7.

Thompson is a good heavyweight, he's tough to beat. He was one of Wlad's tougher opponents in recent times

[killersheep]

I went to the ESPN boxing board and posted this question, the only reply I got was "neither guy is a top 30 heavyweight"

Well whoever posted that is a fucking moron. Tony Thompson is a VERY difficult fighter to beat and he simply hasn't gotten the chances vs top level guys because he's 6'6 250 and a southpaw that can box pretty well and has great defense.

I doubt Thompson has improved since the Wlad fight, but I'd favor him over a lot of guys. I think guys like Povetkin and Boytsov and hell anyone not named Klitschko would have trouble with him. He's only lost twice and only been stopped once (by Wlad in 10 rounds!).

Here's a fun fact, TT fought Adnan Serin before Ruiz fought him and Tony stopped him in 5 whereas Ruiz stopped him in 7.

Thompson is a good heavyweight, he's tough to beat. He was one of Wlad's tougher opponents in recent times

Well here's the thread, notice after my retort there is no reply.
I'm CharlesShaul on there

CharlesShaul
Post #1: Apr 06, 13:44:55 Quote | Report Violation
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I know Originally Thompson was supposed to be fight Jason Estrada, I mean I thought it was signed, sealed and delivered. But now I see Thompson is schedule to fight Owen "What the Heck" Beck. Did Estrada get injured? What happened there?

TSteck160
Post #2: Apr 06, 13:59:11 Quote | Report Violation
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Neither of the guys is a top 30 heavyweight.

CharlesShaul
Post #3: Apr 06, 14:04:56 Quote | Report Violation
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"Neither of the guys is a top 30 heavyweight." Well that doesn't answer my question, but give Thompson a little credit, he was the most competitive competition against Wlad in recent years. By that I mean he landed the most punches in compubox history against him. Overall I just like to see competitive boxing doesn't matter if they are ranked high or not. For the record Thompson is ranked #10 by the Ring, so take that as you will.

[PRIDE OF BOSTON]

I went to the ESPN boxing board and posted this question, the only reply I got was "neither guy is a top 30 heavyweight"

Well whoever posted that is a fucking moron. Tony Thompson is a VERY difficult fighter to beat and he simply hasn't gotten the chances vs top level guys because he's 6'6 250 and a southpaw that can box pretty well and has great defense.

I doubt Thompson has improved since the Wlad fight, but I'd favor him over a lot of guys. I think guys like Povetkin and Boytsov and hell anyone not named Klitschko would have trouble with him. He's only lost twice and only been stopped once (by Wlad in 10 rounds!).

Here's a fun fact, TT fought Adnan Serin before Ruiz fought him and Tony stopped him in 5 whereas Ruiz stopped him in 7.

Thompson is a good heavyweight, he's tough to beat. He was one of Wlad's tougher opponents in recent times

Well here's the thread, notice after my retort there is no reply.
I'm CharlesShaul on there

CharlesShaul
Post #1: Apr 06, 13:44:55 Quote | Report Violation
Total Posts: 4
I know Originally Thompson was supposed to be fight Jason Estrada, I mean I thought it was signed, sealed and delivered. But now I see Thompson is schedule to fight Owen "What the Heck" Beck. Did Estrada get injured? What happened there?

TSteck160
Post #2: Apr 06, 13:59:11 Quote | Report Violation
Total Posts: 594
Neither of the guys is a top 30 heavyweight.

CharlesShaul
Post #3: Apr 06, 14:04:56 Quote | Report Violation
Total Posts: 4
"Neither of the guys is a top 30 heavyweight." Well that doesn't answer my question, but give Thompson a little credit, he was the most competitive competition against Wlad in recent years. By that I mean he landed the most punches in compubox history against him. Overall I just like to see competitive boxing doesn't matter if they are ranked high or not. For the record Thompson is ranked #10 by the Ring, so take that as you will.

I agree with Lyle and Sheep. Thompson has a dificult style and lump that on tomp of being a Southie at that... Tough opposition. Wlad was just simply... Better but Thompson sure gave him a run at it. Wlad is still at his peak and if ushered along like ES did in his last fight, telling Wlad he didn't want another bullshit decision, could probably KO most insid 4 or so. He's just very measured.

I never go on other forums cuz I just get irritated. Most of the core guys on here disguss, may disagree... But at the end of the day, are pretty well informed as far as the sport goes. You don't find that at most other forums.

[Zilla]

That's funny. Not a top 30 heavyweight. Name 29 heavyweights better than him. I'll let you kick milmascaracas in the nuts if you can do it.

[killersheep]

That's funny. Not a top 30 heavyweight. Name 29 heavyweights better than him.

I thought about asking that, but I'm sure this would have been the answer

1. W. Klit
2. V. Klit
3. D. Haye
4. M. Tyson
5. M. Tyson
6. M. Tyson
7. M. Tyson
8. M. Tyson
9. M. Tyson
10. M. Tyson
11. M. Tyson
12. M. Tyson
13. M. Tyson
14. M. Tyson
15. M. Tyson
16. M. Tyson
17. M. Tyson
18. M. Tyson
19. M. Tyson
20. M. Tyson
21. M. Tyson
22. M. Tyson
23. M. Tyson
24. M. Tyson
25. M. Tyson
26. M. Tyson
27. M. Tyson
28. J. Ruiz
29. N. Valuev

[Zilla]

That's funny. Not a top 30 heavyweight. Name 29 heavyweights better than him.

I thought about asking that, but I'm sure this would have been the answer

1. W. Klit
2. V. Klit
3. D. Haye
4. M. Tyson
5. M. Tyson
6. M. Tyson
7. M. Tyson
8. M. Tyson
9. M. Tyson
10. M. Tyson
11. M. Tyson
12. M. Tyson
13. M. Tyson
14. M. Tyson
15. M. Tyson
16. M. Tyson
17. M. Tyson
18. M. Tyson
19. M. Tyson
20. M. Tyson
21. M. Tyson
22. M. Tyson
23. M. Tyson
24. M. Tyson
25. M. Tyson
26. M. Tyson
27. M. Tyson
28. J. Ruiz
29. N. Valuev

Yes because they're so thoroughly knowledgeable abt boxing over there.

[PRIDE OF BOSTON]

That's funny. Not a top 30 heavyweight. Name 29 heavyweights better than him.

I thought about asking that, but I'm sure this would have been the answer

1. W. Klit
2. V. Klit
3. D. Haye
4. M. Tyson
5. M. Tyson
6. M. Tyson
7. M. Tyson
8. M. Tyson
9. M. Tyson
10. M. Tyson
11. M. Tyson
12. M. Tyson
13. M. Tyson
14. M. Tyson
15. M. Tyson
16. M. Tyson
17. M. Tyson
18. M. Tyson
19. M. Tyson
20. M. Tyson
21. M. Tyson
22. M. Tyson
23. M. Tyson
24. M. Tyson
25. M. Tyson
26. M. Tyson
27. M. Tyson
28. J. Ruiz
29. N. Valuev

Yes because they're so thoroughly knowledgeable abt boxing over there.

...wait, that's not right?

[PRIDE OF BOSTON]

That's funny. Not a top 30 heavyweight. Name 29 heavyweights better than him. I'll let you kick milmascaracas in the nuts if you can do it.

Shit!! I can't... And I wanted to wind up and "Vinatieri" those grape nuts!