James Toney vs Anderson Silva - Gen. Discussion

#1 Edited by Joesoef95 (315 posts) - 1 year, 2 months ago - Show Bio

We all know how pathetic Toney was when he fought Couture, but people forgot how great of a boxer pre-blob Toney was. Back in the 90s, James 'Lights Out' Toney was one of the most skilled middleweights ever. He was a boxing purist, a grandmaster of pugilism. He was slick, smart and tough. A great defensive fighter who could be in front of you without getting a hit and counterpunch brilliantly.

1. How would a prime James Toney do in MMA?

2. What would happen if he faced Silva?

Sorry for my poor English btw

#2 Posted by Nerx (11746 posts) - 1 year, 2 months ago - Show Bio

@Joesoef95: Can he escape from a Triangle Choke ?

#3 Posted by Jnr6Lil (6639 posts) - 1 year, 2 months ago - Show Bio

MMA-Anderson

Boxing-Toney

#4 Posted by Joesoef95 (315 posts) - 1 year, 2 months ago - Show Bio

If he can dodge does takedowns and land the first punch, I'm sure Toney wins. And he was very slippery.

#5 Posted by Jnr6Lil (6639 posts) - 1 year, 2 months ago - Show Bio

@Joesoef95 said:

If he can dodge does takedowns and land the first punch, I'm sure Toney wins. And he was very slippery.

Doubt it.

#6 Posted by The Man of Yesteryear (5502 posts) - 1 year, 2 months ago - Show Bio

@Jnr6Lil said:

MMA-Anderson
Boxing-Toney

#7 Posted by Nerx (11746 posts) - 1 year, 2 months ago - Show Bio

@Joesoef95 said:

If he can dodge does takedowns and land the first punch, I'm sure Toney wins. And he was very slippery.

Vaseline should be prohibited in boxing

#8 Posted by Deranged Midget (12954 posts) - 1 year, 2 months ago - Show Bio

Silva would destroy him.

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#9 Posted by Jnr6Lil (6639 posts) - 1 year, 2 months ago - Show Bio

@Deranged Midget said:

Silva would destroy him.

In mma yes, boxing no

#10 Posted by Deranged Midget (12954 posts) - 1 year, 2 months ago - Show Bio

@Jnr6Lil: Boxing is irrelevant here, the OP clearly states an MMA fight and Toney get's destroyed.

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#11 Posted by Jnr6Lil (6639 posts) - 1 year, 2 months ago - Show Bio

@Deranged Midget said:

@Jnr6Lil: Boxing is irrelevant here, the OP clearly states an MMA fight and Toney get's destroyed.

Ah