SR Leonard vs Barkley @ 168 lbs

[Longhhorn71]

I watched the Hearns-Iran Barkley replays last nite on "Vs" channel.

I was impressed with Barkley. He knocked Hearns down 3 times in 2 fights. I don't think Hearns ever even hurt him (Nigel Benn was the
only one to really blast him out when Iran was in his prime).

Barkley just came forward, trapped Tommy on the ropes and worked him over. Tommy couldn't even use his great boxing skills.

Barkley has a very quick and powerful left hook.

I believe the Sugar Ray who fought Donnie LaLonde, would have serious
problems with Barkley, and might even get knocked out.

[Lex]

Not a fair matchup. Barkley was too big and strong for Leonard, who was never more than a natural welterweight - light middle at best.

Only a lucky bolt from the blue - which Leonard was capable of - could've rescued him in this match.

[Shake]

I agree that this is not a fair match-up. Neither was Barkley-Duran, but they forgot to tell Roberto.

[Bad_Intentions]

I watched the Hearns-Iran Barkley replays last nite on "Vs" channel.

I was impressed with Barkley. He knocked Hearns down 3 times in 2 fights. I don't think Hearns ever even hurt him (Nigel Benn was the
only one to really blast him out when Iran was in his prime).

Barkley just came forward, trapped Tommy on the ropes and worked him over. Tommy couldn't even use his great boxing skills.

Barkley has a very quick and powerful left hook.

I believe the Sugar Ray who fought Donnie LaLonde, would have serious
problems with Barkley, and might even get knocked out.toney really fucked barkley up. :rofl

[good right hand]

its hard to say, leonard so much older and very small for super middle weight. i think barkley would corner leonard and stop him, barkley not better, bust still to big and too strong for a great fighter very past his best a(even though he could still do great things)

ps: i wish barkley fought benn again becuase it was very back and forth fight with barkely getting hit when he went down.

[achillesthegreat]

Leonard by decision.

[achillesthegreat]

its hard to say, leonard so much older and very small for super middle weight. i think barkley would corner leonard and stop him, barkley not better, bust still to big and too strong for a great fighter very past his best a(even though he could still do great things)

ps: i wish barkley fought benn again becuase it was very back and forth fight with barkely getting hit when he went down.
Great avatar. I always thought Jackson had a very intimidating physique. We all know it generated frightening power.

[JohnThomas1]

Leonard's innate class and ability too much. His durability, defence, lateral movement and survival instinct make Barkley a very winnable fight. Ray was a bit more durable than Tommy and had better defence and lateral movement.

[Vantage_West]

I watched the Hearns-Iran Barkley replays last nite on "Vs" channel.

I was impressed with Barkley. He knocked Hearns down 3 times in 2 fights. I don't think Hearns ever even hurt him (Nigel Benn was the
only one to really blast him out when Iran was in his prime).

Barkley just came forward, trapped Tommy on the ropes and worked him over. Tommy couldn't even use his great boxing skills.

Barkley has a very quick and powerful left hook.

I believe the Sugar Ray who fought Donnie LaLonde, would have serious
problems with Barkley, and might even get knocked out. i think hearns made a good account of himself that night in the rematch. he used some amazing combo's and did somthing that was rare in his fight plans and that is to fight on the inside

[Vantage_West]

and about how james toney totally dominated the fight i agree but ray would never fight like toney. he would jab stay on the outside when he comes close let off a 4 hit combo and then stalk him...toney when getting out muscled went to war and was on the inside just slipping and throwing...time to show some repolays

[Vantage_West]

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3:39 look at the counters and speedy 5 hit combo's toney uses
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[good right hand]

Great avatar. I always thought Jackson had a very intimidating physique. We all know it generated frightening power.

thanks i agree entirely
and the crazy thing was, no matter how intimidating his physique looked, his punch was still very decieving:yikes