James "Lights Out" Toney is a former world boxing champion who has held the title in 3 different weight classes. In the summer of 2007 he was suspended from boxing for six months after testing positive for two types of steroids.
Fast Facts:
- Born: August 24, 1968
- Birthplace: Ann Arbor, MI
- Record: 70-6-3
- KO's: 43
- Played The Role Of Joe Frazier In The Movie Ali
James Toney Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Professional Boxing
- BoxRec.com: Career Stats
- Height: 5' 10"
- Reach: 72"
- Stance: Orthodox
- Division: Heavyweight
- Record: Wins - 70
- Losses - 6
- Wins By KO - 43
James Toney Timeline
August 24, 1968: Born
1988: TKO's Stephen Lee In 2nd Round Of Professional Debut
1991: Takes The IBF Middleweight Title From Michael Nunn With 11th Round TKO
1991: Defends Belt From Reggie Johnson By Split Decision
1993: TKO's Iran Barkley In The 10th Round For The IBF Super Middleweight Title
1994: Drops 50 Pounds To Make Weight Against Roy Jones Jr. But Loses Title By Unanimous Decision
1994: Loses 2nd Fight In A Row, This Time To Montell Griffin By Majority Decision
1996: Loses Rematch To Griffin By Unanimous Decision
2003: Beats Vasilliy Jirov For The IBF Cruiserweight Title By Unanimous Decision
2003: TKO's Former Champ Evander Holyfield In 9th Round
2005: Wins Unanimous Decision Over John Ruiz But The Outcome Was Changed To A "No-Contest" After Toney Failed A Post-Fight Drug Test For Steroids
2006: Draws Against Hasim Rahman For The WBC Heavyweight Title
2006: Loses To Samuel Peter By Split Decision
2007: Loses Rematch To Peter By Unanimous Decision
2007: Wins Split Decision Over Danny Batchelder And Gets Suspended For Steroid Use After The Fight
James Toney Merchandise
Boxing-Memorabilia: James Toney Memorabilia
Amazon.com: James Toney
eBay: James Toney Auctions
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