Fight James Toney NC NC 3 (12) Hasim Rahman

Heavyweight James "Lights Out" Toney (71-6-3, 44 KOs) scored a controversial third round TKO over Hasim "Rock" Rahman (45-7-3, 36 KOs) in their "Last Chance" clash on Wednesday night at the Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, CA. An accidental head butt in round three cut Rahman over the left eye and in the corner after the round, Rahman said he couldn't see. The bout was then stopped by referee Ray Corona on the advice of ring doctor read more ...

When James “Lights Out” Toney and Hasim “The Rock” Rahman fought in 2006, the circumstances were much different. Rahman was the WBC titleholder, while Toney was viewed as a legit heavyweight contender, maybe the best heavyweight in the world. Although the fight ended in a majority draw, many felt that Toney did enough to merit the victory. Since that meeting, however, both fighters have been on a downslide. Toney has won just read more ...

In a classic crossroads battle of two former champions trying to sustain their careers for one last shot at another title, James “Lights Out” Toney and Hasim “The Rock” Rahman will hook up in their long-awaited rematch on Wednesday night, July 16. The scheduled 12-round NABO Heavyweight Championship Bout -- presented by Goossen Tutor Promotions, Don King Productions and in association with Top Rank, Inc. read more ...

It appears that a deal has been struck for James "Lights Out" Toney (70-6, 43KOs) to face former heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman (45-6, 36KOs) in a rematch on July 16. Toney previously faced Rahman, then the WBC champion, in March of 2006 at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. The fight would end in a majority draw, but most felt Rahman did enough to earn the decision read more ...