Tony Thompson - A good american heavyweight?

[PH|LLA]

He's a 250 lb, 6'5" guy coming off a 5th round KO of Krasniqi and hasn't lost a fight in over 7 years, when he lost a 4 round decision.

also, he almost shut out Dominic Guinn after his win against A-Farce

he's decent to say the least

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[Heavyrighthand]

He'll never do anything more than he has. I think the Luan K. win will be his career highlight.

Once he steps up, they'll knock him back down.

[Ilesey]

He is decent enough but I can't see him progressing too far.

[PH|LLA]

i've never seen him fight so can you guys tell me why

is he too slow? no skills? out of shape? no power? no chin?

[RUSKULL]

i've never seen him fight so can you guys tell me why

is he too slow? no skills? out of shape? no power? no chin?

From the limited footage I've seen of Thompson he seems to be a bit like TOS, good skills, decent power and okay chin so far.

[Bobby]

he is very good but not sure if he can really fire up and be explosive, seems to fight at a very measured pace that doesnt change, but hey, its working for him so ill shut up till he loses

[RonnieHornschuh]

he is stiff, unathletic, no real power and simply doesn't look like a real boxer when he is in the ring.

[razor]

i've never seen him fight so can you guys tell me why

is he too slow? no skills? out of shape? no power? no chin?
STRENGTHS:
1.He has got a world class chin
2. He fights as a southpaw
WEAKNESSES:
1. too slow
2. can't fight from the outside, weak jab
3. average power

[razor]

From the limited footage I've seen of Thompson he seems to be a bit like TOS, good skills, decent power and okay chin so far.

TOS is a better puncher and a righthander.
But Thompson has a very good chin, TOS is chinny.

[Asterion]

He will be another successful title defense in the near future.

[El Bombasto]

He's a 250 lb, 6'5" guy coming off a 5th round KO of Krasniqi and hasn't lost a fight in over 7 years, when he lost a 4 round decision.

also, he almost shut out Dominic Guinn after his win against A-Farce

he's decent to say the least

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crappy journeyman, but good american heavyweight

[David Tua]

Tony Thompson is so slow its unbelievable - Reminds me of Lance "Goofi" Whitaker

Plus the Krasniqi KO was bullshit, Krasniqi basically quit...

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[Decker]

crappy journeyman, but good american heavyweight:lol: You got that one in before me !

[Dorfmeister]

also, he almost shut out Dominic Guinn after his win against A-Farce


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The Bible of boxing trashed the Southern Disaster by saying that nickname suit him after the loss to the "largely un-heralded" Tony Thompson in a double page pic legend... I would find interesting if the same Press release would favour Tony to beat any of the top 10 Hwts, that would be flagrant double standard policy.

[24barrels]

I give him no credit for the Krasniqui win. Krasinqui was done at that point, he showed no desire to win and had no footwork, which is essential for a boxer/mover. Like Asterion said he may get a title fight - where he will be outboxed or KOed by any champ.

[amhlilhaus]

a fighter only quits when his opponent gives him a reason to. so krasniqi quitting is because he was made to quit. how far will thompson go is anyone's guess, theres been plenty of boxers who didn't seem like much but went furthur than people thought.

[ralphc]

I give him no credit for the Krasniqui win. Krasinqui was done at that point, he showed no desire to win and had no footwork, which is essential for a boxer/mover. Like Asterion said he may get a title fight - where he will be outboxed or KOed by any champ.

Krasniqi suddenly got old, it happens in boxing. These young guys have a lot of vigor, and it ain't easy for an old guy to deal with. Toney Thompson may not be the best, but he is young in terms of mileage and he is a threat to anyone. Krasniqi was a bit shop worn.

[Bigcat]

Chambers and Arreola are the best American based heavys i see today (prospects) I like Tony but he should have backers that want to move him faster.. he is ready for Wlad (or should be) now , yet no moves made.. I'd throw all caution to Calvin, Wlad and Ruslin... He needs moving into a championship faster before he does a Jimmy Young and becomes the best forgotten secret in the heavyweights today..