Hasim Rahman vs. James Toney

[KnicksFan33]

Hey guys,

I have a free bet for this fight tonight but i dont know anything about it either way. Anyone care to offer up some advise? Rahman is +180 and Toney is -220. Thanks in advance.

[MadTiger]

Rahman = 6 inch jab reach advantage and 5 inch height advantage. Power.

Fighting to legitimize belt handed to him by WBC due to V. Klitschko.

[Tuds75]

Can you bet on the Over/Under? Because that is giving the best odds. Toney is NOT going to KO Rahman (even though Rahman has a questionable chin) Toney is a strong puncher. His punches hurt when they land, they don't nessicarly knock a guy out, but his opponet DEFINATLY feels his punches when Toney connects. Toney is a offensive/defensive fighter, if that makes any sense. He is similar to Bernard Hopkins where his defense generates his offense. Toney loves to counterpunch and can take a good puch himself. His stance really cover his jaw and temple VERY WELL.

Rahman has the power to KO Toney, but I don't see that happening. What worries me about the over is Rahman's "ability" to be cut, bleed, and swell. His face is covered in scar tissue from a car crash when he was youner and this leads to him being cut often and Toney's attack is perfect to open a cut or start a swelling and then spend the whole fight picking at it.

The thing that bothers me in this fight is Toney's weight. He came in at 237 the heaviest of his career and 80 heavier then what he used to fight at. He looks chubby, but then again in his last 4 fights he has come into each one at his heaviest ever respectivley. And in each of those fights he has beat opponets for 12 rounds who looked in top shape. I just see Toney's age and weight catching up with him eventually and Tonight is as good as ever (since he is got getting any younger or lighter). I am rooting for Rahman because I think he will be better for the HW division which means he will be good for boxing, but Toney is the better boxer and that is not even close, but will the same James Toney show up tonight?


Tuds

[KnicksFan33]

I can get the will go 11 and a half rounds at -175...Is that what you are telling me to go with?

[Tuds75]

That is the best bet in regards to this fight. That price is VERY nice.

Tuds

[Indiana]

Yah tuds, the over is sweet. Its going the distance.

I remember you called the last Rahman over.

Indy

[Sadat X]

Indiana's LAST boxing pick

Lord knows I've made worse picks. I don't even mind you posting again, just thought I'd remind everyone to take your supreme confidence in stride.

[ThaHero]

I like Toney in the fight but somethin tells me to stay away. Too many variables.

[Indiana]

Yes do take it in stride. I love boxing. But I'll be the first to admit that I suck at sports betting. Period. I love the game, I suck at betting. Do not listen to me. I'm not here, nor have I ever been here, to sell anything.

I am a poker god though

Indy

[ThaHero]

Very exciting match so far!