On this day back in 1993, former IBF middleweight champ James Toney made his 168-pound world title debut. Having finally … more “James Toney Vs. Iran Barkley: The Most Utterly Dominant Performance Of Toney’s Career”
On this day in 1992, James Toney, the reigning IBF middleweight champion, met a 10/1 outsider named Dave Tiberi. To … more “On This Day In ’92: Toney WS12 Tiberi – A Decision Donald Trump Called “Disgraceful””
By Stephen Campana: “Those whom the gods would destroy they first raise up.” —a variant of a famous quote … more “Invincible Final”
Thirteen of 42 official candidates for induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF), Class of 2021 (Modern participants), … more “Boxing Hall of Fame candidates Class of 2021”
After compiling an amateur career of 35 fights, with just two losses, 20-year old James Toney went pro. Facing a … more “On This Day In ’88: The Great James Toney Goes Pro”
For those that have the honor bestowed upon them, it’s again time to put pen to paper and vote for … more “Five Super-Special Fighters Eligible To Be Voted Into 2021 Hall Of Fame”
They only fought once and when they did meet, Roy Jones Jr. walked away a commanding winner over James Toney … more “The Greater Fighter: Roy Jones or James Toney? Three Experts Give Their Take”
Jeff Mayweather doesn’t see anything wrong with famous former heavyweights like Mike Tyson, James Toney, and Evander Holyfield coming out … more “Mike Tyson, Holyfield and Toney coming back = Money Grab – Jeff Mayweather”
Fifteen years ago today in New York, James Toney seemed to have done everything right in outclassing and outpointing John … more “On This Day In 2005 – James Toney Appears To Win The WBA Heavyweight Title (until 10 days later)”