James Toney Vs Ken Shamrock announced for September

[dkwrtw]

http://www.bjpenn.com/profiles/blogs/james-toney-vs-ken-shamrock

BJPENN.COM was the first to learn that James Toney and Ken Shamrock have agreed to face off in an MMA match on Sept. 23 in El Paso, Texas.

While details are still emerging about the venue and fight card, the former UFC fighters are going to face off in a heavyweight attraction in what will be James Toney’s second professional MMA bout.

BJPENN.COM confirmed this with both Toney’s manager and Mr. Toney himself this evening via telephone.

Toney was last seen in MMA action at UFC 118 when he made his first and only appearance in the UFC in what was a losing effort to Randy Couture. Toney recently fought and won a boxing match in February to retain his IBF heavyweight title.

Shamrock is an MMA legend that has seen better days. He was last seen in action at a King of the Cage event last November where he posted his tenth loss in his last fourteen fights. Still, the crafty cage veteran will be a good benchmark for the aspiring Toney and a much more realistic opponent for the newcomer than the likes of Randy Couture.

We will update you as more information becomes available

As I think this would interest both Boxing and MMA fans I decided to give it it's own thread

 

[NY Tall Guy]

wow...as if Toney didn't have enough having his ass handed to him by Couture already...wow...too many blows to the head for this guy...just wonder if it will be quicker than the 3 minute farce with Couture...now THAT's a bet worth taking...for chrissakes...

 

[dkwrtw]

Shamrock will probably break Toney's leg, but I wouldn't be that surprised if he got caught with something, Shamrock's speed is GONE.

 

[Peter Parka]

James Toney? Isn't he about 80 years old now? lol!

 

[dkwrtw]

I think he's like 4 or 5 years younger than Shamrock actually lol, Toney is probably in better shape than Shamrock at this point, I mean, his physique isn't nearly as good but Shamrock can't take a punch to save his life anymore, Shamrock will probably win, and win violently, but it's not as big of a mismatch as Toney Vs Couture was, not even close.

 

[retro]

I think that Shamrock will submit him in less time than it took Couture to do it.... if he can avoid being knocked out that is.

 

[dkwrtw]

Bad news for Shamrock if what I just heard is true, apparently this is going to be a MIXED RULES bout, the first round will be striking only, the 2nd round will be MMA rules, not sure about the third round. So stupid for Shamrock to agree to these rules if this is true.

 

[retro]

Hmm, I guess we'll see Shamrock running around, trying not to get punched for the entire first round. :24:

 

[dkwrtw]

Lucky for him Footwork isn't James Toney's strongest point lol, if Shamrock runs away shamelessly enough he might survive the round and then submit Toney in the 2nd.

 

[dkwrtw]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg06_UAwSWU