Canelo Alvarez and David Benavidez are seen as two of the world’s best fighters, but one former boxer is confident he would beat both.
As it stands, Canelo is flying high at 168lbs, and it appears that Benavidez could be in line for a world title shot at light heavyweight next year if he can get past David Morrell when they collide in February.
Despite the lofty accolades of both men, James Toney, one of the most talented competitors of his era, has claimed he would be victorious against both fighters.
At his peak, Toney was a threat against multiple weight classes as he dominated middleweight in his career before eventually tasting success at heavyweight.
Sharing the ring with the likes of Roy Jones Jr and Evander Holyfield, Toney played his part in some legendary battles, and now he’s had his say on two of today’s leading names.
“Canelo? Come on. In my prime I would have tapped that a-- so good. Easy, quick. Easy work. He’s flat footed. He walks on quicksand,” said Toney when speaking to Fight Hub TV .
Toney was equally confident when discussing a bout with Benavidez.
“I love Benavidez, but you know what? Lights out baby. He’s perfectly made for me. If he wants to come and attack then I’m going to attack to, if he’s going to punch then I’m going to punch,” added Toney when interviewed by The Parry .
“Fighters these days wait for people to do things, if he’s going to punch then I’m going to punch, that’s exactly how I fought.”
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