James Toney Looks For Sam Peter
By Ralph Gonzalez August 21st, 2006Toney looked in shape in appearence at Pechanga
I saw James Toney at the Pechanga Casino who was there to support his sparring partner Cisse Salif in the co-feature against Damian “Bolo” Wills. I may have to retract my prediction of a Sam Peter win. Toney looks in great shape and serious about their upcoming September second bout which will televised on Showtime.
Also at Pechanga was heavyweight contender and Toney’s other sparring partner Javier Mora. I ran into him as he was standing in line for a beer. Mora is a talented Mexican-American heavyweight who somehow finds a way to sabotage his success. Like Toney, he also looked to be in shape. Is he finally getting serious? He lost his last outing in a rout to Fres Oquendo. Maybe less trips to the bar might help. This kid could make a ton of money if he got his head together.
August 21st, 2006 at 12:38 pm
Mora is a young kid with a future, when Toney retires, he’s gonna train Mora en route to the 1st Mexican hw championship. And if Toney comes in shape, hes indestructible.
August 21st, 2006 at 1:04 pm
Under 225 = “Good Shape” for James. Thats unreal for a 5′9″ man.
I cant wait to see Peter swingin at air while JT mocks him from 2 feet away.
Other than a lucky punch to the back of the head, I cant see Peter winning this one, hes way to slow and throws WIDE punches.
August 21st, 2006 at 1:47 pm
JT in shape?? I believe when I see it!
August 21st, 2006 at 1:51 pm
INDESTRUCTABLE??? This is the guy who lost TWICE to Montell Griffin!!!!The SAME guy who got COMPLETELY shut out by RJJ. The same guy who barely mustered a DRAW against Hasim Rahman!!! INDESTRUCTABLE……………are you friggin KIDDING?
August 21st, 2006 at 3:56 pm
BoxingTalk Claims that Mr. Toney is near 270 pounds.
August 21st, 2006 at 5:13 pm
Easy with the “indestructable” Jackman. And Diggy, you forgot he lost to Drake Thadzi, too.
Unfortunately, with the current state of heavyweight division, Toney could beat the current crop if he comes in shape, but I wouldn’t go so far as to call him indestructable. He is the most technically skilled fighter out there right now, but he’s had two shots lately and HE blew them both. I’d love to see him come in in the 220’s and school young Peter, but I’m with Christian, I’ll believe it when I see it.
August 21st, 2006 at 5:24 pm
Hi. Toney’s made appearences at Pechanga for years. Believe me. I’ve seen Toney in terrible shape. There’s no way Toney’s weighing in at 270 pounds at the current moment.
August 21st, 2006 at 5:37 pm
If Toney should lose to Peter, he will lose a lot of credibility. Fighters like Toney create an superior image of themselves with their incessant talk about how great they are. This is in contrast to the Barreras and the Moraleses who talk litle and fight their hearts out.
That being said, Peter IS somewhat slow and plodding and a Lennox or Vitali would have dismantled him…Toney has as good a chance here with his rolling ducking defence.
August 21st, 2006 at 7:45 pm
Peter will knock out Toney.
August 21st, 2006 at 7:55 pm
I’m with Ralph Gonzalez, I also saw Mr. James Toney at Pechanga and he did look in shape and in good spirits, so the estimate from boxingtalk.com is way off.
August 22nd, 2006 at 1:26 pm
Toney will win this fight, easily either by ko or decision Peter is way too slow and dosent throw many punches.
August 23rd, 2006 at 1:12 pm
Toney has the skill
Peter has the will
neither will take a spill
fans may get a thrill