Peter’s strategy appeared to be much the same, which was to overpower Toney, except this time around its implementation was much more successful. The visible improvement in Peter’s stamina and skill level was the difference in his increased effectiveness. He was able to throw combinations to both the head and the body at a consistent rate while keeping good distance, which minimized Toney’s ability to counterpunch.

    Toney, on the other hand, was once again unable to hurt Peter even when he landed cleanly. Despite having his moments in the fight, it was obvious that Peter’s punches did by far the most damage. What made this fight even less competitive was the fact that Toney’s punch output also suffered, as he was mostly on the receiving end for most of the fight.

    In the end, Toney’s size was his biggest handicap, as he just proved too small to handle a real big heavyweight. Nothing exemplifies this point better as when Peter was able to knock Toney down with a left jab in the second round. Peter’s conditioning, more polished offense, and power simply proved to be more than a match for Toney’s ring savvy as he moved to earn a unanimous decision victory. (119-108, 118-110, 118-110)

    In this fight Peter finally looked like he might actually be the future of the heavyweight division. The marked improvement in his offensive skills, coupled with his trimmer and more in shape physique are going to make him an even more dangerous boxer. Also a convincing win over a boxer of Toney’s caliber is sure to boost his confidence and solidify his standing as one of the best heavyweights in the world. After this bout the road for Peter is clear, it is to prepare for the fight with Maskaev which will bring him one step closer to unifying the titles.