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James «Lights Out» Toney Becomes Eight-Time World Champ

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 11:35:00 +0300

On April 7 at the Landers Center in Southaven, Mississippi, seven-time champion and future Hall of Famer James «Lights Out» Toney (73-7-3, 44 KOs) received a five-round workout against Bobby «The Celtic Warrior» Gunn (21-4-1, 18 KOs) during which he was only lightly tested. Toney, at 43 years old, sported a softened midsection (he weighed in at 248 pounds) but displayed still-sharp reflexes and head movement as he stalked the younger Gunn

Toney 248, Gunn 210

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 22:42:00 +0300

James Toney 248 vs. Bobby Gunn 210 (IBA heavyweight title) Bobby Bryant 154 vs. Justin Flanagan 153 Chris Henery 195 vs. Marvin Hunt 198 Patrick Majewski (weighs later) vs. Antwan Echols 163 Dusty Harrison 153 vs. Anthony Bowman 152

Tarver - Lebedev Targeted For February, Says Hryunov

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 11:06:00 +0300

According to boxing manager Vladimir Hryunov, WBA interim-cruiserweight champion Denis Lebedev’s next fight is being targeted for the month of February, and IBO champion Antonio Tarver is the target. In the last year, Lebedev (23-1, 17KOs) has beaten two American legends — Roy Jones Jr. and James Toney, and now he wants to add Tarver to that list

Lebedev punishes Toney

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 10:50:00 +0300

WBA #3 cruiserweight Denis Lebedev (23-1, 17�KOs) dominated 43-year-old multi-division world champion and WBA #4 rated James Toney (73-7-3, 44�KOs) on�Friday night at�the Khodynka Ice Palace in�Moscow to�claim the WBA interim cruiserweight belt. Lebedev battered the badly faded Toney in�every round en�route to�a�shut out twelve round unanimous decision. Lebedev continued his �legends tour� after previously knocking out Roy Jones�Jr. in�the same city in�his previous fight

Weights: James Toney 199, Denis Lebedev 197.5

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:58:00 +0300

The weights are in for Friday’s big fight at the Ice Palace in Moscow, Russia. Former three division champion James «Lights Out» Toney returns to the cruiserweight division for the first time since 2003. For his last fight he weighed 257-pounds in February, but he came in at 199-pounds at the official weigh-in. The opponent, hard banger Denis Lebedev (22-1, 17 KOs) came in at 197-5-pounds. Toney (73-6-3, 44 KOs) vs. Lebdev will have the vacant interim-WBA title at stake

Toney headed to Russia

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:11:00 +0300

James �Lights Out� Toney will depart for Moscow, Russia, this Wednesday, October�19, in�advance of�his meeting with WBA #1 cruiserweight contender Denis Ledbedev at�the Khodynka Ice Palace on�November�4. Wishing to�get fully acclimated to�the region, Toney (73-6-3, 44�KOs) will continue training in�Moscow. 43-year-old Toney says he�s in�the best physical shape he�has been in�years and he�s just putting the final touches�on

Toney returning to MMA

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 11:02:00 +0300

42-year-old Heavyweight James Toney is reportedly returning to MMA in September or October. Randy Couture easily beat Toney at UFC 118

James Toney Decisions Damon Reed Over Ten Rounds

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:04:00 +0300

At the San Manuel Indian Casino in San Bernardino, California, former three division champion James Toney (73-6, 44KOs) made his return to boxing with a one-sided ten round decision over Damon Reed (45-15, 32KOs). All three judges scored it 100-90. According to ringside observers, the fight was boring and Toney, who weighed 257-pounds at the weigh-in, was very out of shape and worked at a very slow pace

Couture dominates

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:20:00 +0300

47 year old Randy �The Natural� Couture needed just 3:19 to hand five-time world boxing champion James �Lights Out� Toney his first professional defeat in the sport of mixed martial arts. Toney began the contest by assuming his traditional boxing stance but was taken to the canvas with ease by the Hall-of-Famer Couture

James Toney: 'Hopkins Fix Your Teeth, David Haye is Gay'

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:13:00 +0300

Former three division champion James Toney has fired back at Bernard Hopkins and WBA heavyweight champion David Haye. Both fighters have been very critical of Toney's entrance into the world of MMA. Toney has a huge task in front of him when he faces former UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture on pay-per-view August 28 in Boston

UFC signs James Toney

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:55:00 +0300

He�s one of the premier boxers of the last 25 years, a future Hall of Famer who has won world titles in three weight classes while taking on a Who�s Who of the sport, including fellow champions Evander Holyfield, John Ruiz, Hasim Rahman, Vassiliy Jirov, Roy Jones Jr., Mike McCallum, Iran Barkley, and Michael Nunn. But there is one more mountain left to climb for James �Lights Out� Toney, and that�s to show if he can defeat the mixed martial arts warriors of the UFC�

Oquendo-King heats up

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:54:00 +0300

Hitz Boxing returns on Saturday at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana. Headlining heavyweight contender �Fast� Fres Oquendo (31-5, 20 KOs) against journeyman banger Demetrice King (15-17, 13 KOs) for the NABA/USBA belts. King has been talking a good game, saying �I can guarantee this much, it won�t go the full 12 rounds

James Toney-Antonio Tarver

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:02:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com spoke with promoter Dan Goossen about two of the heavyweights in his stable, James Toney and Tony Thompson. Goossen is trying to line up tough opponents for both in early 2010. As far as James Toney, Goossen is trying to get him

Ward KOs Pudwill, Kessler next. Toney destroys Greer

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 08:33:00 +0300

The 2004 Olympic Games gold medalist Andre Ward (20-0, 13 KOs) scored an impressive third round KO over Shelby Pudwill (22-4-1, 9 KOs) on Saturday night at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California. Ward, who thoroughly outboxed Pudwill in the first two rounds

James Toney: "None of The Russian Chumps Want It"

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:01:00 +0300

Three-Time World Heavyweight Champion, James �Lights Out� Toney (71-6-3, 43 KOs) will once again step into the ring at Pechanga to do battle with Matthew Greer (12-5, 11KOs) in a special 10-round heavyweight attraction on a special Saturday primetime edition of ShoBox: The New Generation, on SHOWTIME. Having scored some of his most legendary bouts at Pechanga

Toney edges Oquendo!

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 11:49:00 +0300

Heavyweight James Toney (71-6-3, 43 KOs) won a tactical twelve round split decision over Fres Oquendo (29-4, 18 KOs) on Saturday night at the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in Camazon, California. Toney prevailed on two cards 115-112, 114-113, while Oquendo was up 116-111 on the third card. Oquendo, who closed the bout stronger, was deducted a point in round eight for a low blow that cost him a draw

Toney TKOs Rahman!

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:35:00 +0300

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

James Toney: I�m the best damn heavyweight period!

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:22:00 +0300

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

Hasim Rahman: "Toney, The Loser Should Retire"

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:33:00 +0300

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.

James Toney-Hasim Rahman Rematch For July 16

Wed, 28 May 2008 16:53:00 +0300

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

Toney Talks Return, Trinidad, Holyfield and more

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 13:01:00 +0300

BoxingScene's Brent Mattero Alderson recently spoke with former three-division champion James "Lights Out" Toney (70-6-3, 43KOs), who gave his honest thoughts on a variety of current topics in the sport. Toney, currently serving a suspension for testing postive for a banned substance that was found in the urinalysis for his split-decision win over Danny Batchelder, (suspension recently reduced by

Toney suspended for steroids!

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 13:10:00 +0300

The California State Athletic Commission has levied a one year suspension on former world champion James "Lights Out" Toney. Toney tested positive for both Boldenone Metabolite and Stanozolol Metabolite after his May 24 fight against Danny Barchelder at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. Toney has been fined $2,500 and his suspension period runs from the conclusion of the bout until the end of his licensing year which is May 22, 2008. He will be close to 40 when he is eligible to return to the ring.

JAMES TONEY TO RETURN ON MAY 24

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 10:46:00 +0300

Moments ago future hall of famer James "Lights-Out" Toney informed BoxingTalk that he will be returning to the ring on May 24. "It's just going to be a tune-up, but I'm going to stay real busy. I'm going to fight in May and then I'm coming right back in June or July," stated Toney, who also informed us that Sergei Liakhovich and Vassiliy Jirov were both asking for too much money to bring those previous discussions to fruition

Toney eyes summer return!

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 19:30:00 +0300

James Toney looks sharp in a suit and he's quick with a good line�or an outrageous one. Can the 38-year-old heavyweight look quick and sharp in the ring after two losses to Samuel Peter? No surprise, the relentlessly outspoken Michigander believes he can and will. Toney, in San Jose, Calif., for a March 29 fight card says it's not more of his (in)famous talk

Peter: This was my best fight!

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 16:40:00 +0300

Samuel Peter: "You saw what I did tonight. I taunted him [Toney]. I gave him the Muhammad Ali shuffle, with a little Floyd Mayweather, too. This was my best fight. I fight the best. The South Florida camp Don King made me do was great. He didn't let me stay in Las Vegas. I had a great training camp. I even missed Christmas. I ran on the beach for the first time and I loved it. I had a great team. I trained hard. Toney is a very slick guy. He trained

Peter unanimously outpoints Toney

Sun, 07 Jan 2007 07:27:00 +0300

Samuel Peter never liked the idea of fighting James Toney again, insisting that he clearly beat him the first time around. After what happened Saturday night in their second fight, Toney might not want another rematch. Peter beat Toney for the second time in three months Saturday night, getting a unanimous decision in a WBC heavyweight elimination bout and perhaps the chance to fight Oleg Maskaev for a championship.

Toney-Peter Conference Call!

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 15:53:00 +0300

A mere four months after one of the most exciting heavyweight fights in years ended amid a whirlwind of controversy, Samuel "The Nigerian Nightmare" Peter (27-1, 22 KOs) and James "Lights Out" Toney (69-5-3, 43 KOs) are set to go at it again in the main event on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007, on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. A 12-round elimination bout to determine once and for all who the mandatory challenger for WBC champion Oleg Maskaev

Toney a no-show at Fla. presser!

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 14:03:00 +0300

However, according to Peter, no amount of training can protect Toney from what is to come. "On January 6th, I will knock James Toney out, right here, and there will not be no more rematch anymore," stated Peter vehemently. "I want everybody to come out on January 6th to see that it's going to be the end of James Toney in this fight!"

Peter-Toney on January 6!

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 14:10:00 +0300

Don King and SHOWTIME will come out strong at the first bell of the year on Saturday, January 6th with a championship doubleheader featuring #1 contender Sam Peter battling #2 WBC challenger James Toney in a heavyweight WBC title eliminator rematch plus WBA super welterweight champion Jose Rivera against world champion-in-recess and mandatory challenger Travis Simms. Also tentatively scheduled is IBF super welter champ Cory Spinks

WBC orders Peter-Toney rematch!

Tue, 26 Sep 2006 23:24:00 +0300

The WBC Board of Governors approved by a vote of 21 to 10 the immediate rematch between Samuel Peter and James Toney, after their first bout which Peter won by split decision on September 2 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. In a statement, the WBC said it has always supported the decisions made by its ring officials and it will continue to do so. This approval of a rematch in no way questions the decision of

Peter-Toney Master Scorecard!

Mon, 04 Sep 2006 16:00:00 +0300

Two of the three judges preferred Samuel Peter's powerful shots over James Toney's more accurate and frequent punching Saturday night at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Peter won four of the first five rounds plus the last four rounds on the cards of both judges Alejandro Rochin and Dick Flaherty, who each scored the bout 116-111 in favor of Peter. Toney was credited with winning only three rounds on both those cards. By contrast

Peter, Toney speak out after fight!

Mon, 04 Sep 2006 16:15:00 +0300

The main event of the evening was a heavyweight clash between former three time world champion, James "Lights Out" Toney (69-5-3 43 KOs), and the rising talent of Samuel "The Nigerian Nightmare" Peter (27-1 22 KOs). The fight was promoted under the title of "No Risk, No Reward," and when the air cleared, James Toney learned that it is always risky to leave the fight in the hands of the judges and he also learned that he would not be

Peter edges Toney

Sun, 03 Sep 2006 06:20:00 +0300

James Toney (69-5-3, 43 KOs) stood up to the power of Samuel Peter (27-1, 22 KOs), but it was Peter who came away with a twelve round split decision in a WBC heavyweight eliminator Saturday night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Toney's quickness and defensive skills gave him the edge early, but Peter got into the fight in round three with some heavy shots.

Peter 257, Toney 233

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 11:55:00 +0300

Heavyweight contenders James Toney and Samuel Peter weighed in today for Saturday's heavyweight elimination bout at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Toney weighed in at 233, a few pounds less than he weighed for his previous fight against Hasim Rahman. Peter weighed in at 257. After the stare down, both fighters became embroiled in a shouting match to the delight of the many fight fans who came out to see the event

Peter speaks!

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:15:00 +0300

Samuel are you worried that your emotions will get the best of you during this fight? Not at all. This is an easy fight for me. What about the fact that he might be trying to get into your head with all his comments? He can�t get into my head, and even if he could he doesn�t speak my language (laughing)

Q&A: James Toney!

Tue, 08 Aug 2006 09:49:00 +0300

Determined to silence the critics who constantly harp on him about his weight and conditioning, the normally loquacious James "Lights Out" Toney was uncharacteristically near silence himself in responding tersely to questions addressed to him during preparation for his September 2nd "No Risk, No Reward" WBC 12-round Heavyweight title elimination bout against the hard-hitting Samuel "The Nigerian Nightmare" Peter at the Staples Center

Toney vs Peter in LA!

Sun, 02 Jul 2006 13:13:00 +0300

The 20-year anniversary celebration of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING continues in spectacular fashion on Saturday, Sept. 2, when WBC #2 heavyweight James "Lights Out" Toney (69-4-2, 43 KOs) faces WBC #3 Samuel "The Nigerian Nightmare" Peter (26-1, 22 KOs) on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast). The 12-round bout will be a WBC elimination for the #1 spot and take place at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles. It is co-promoted by Goossen Tutor Promotions and Duva Boxing

TONEY-PETER IN THE WORKS FOR SEPTEMBER SHOWTIME DATE!

Sat, 17 Jun 2006 13:20:00 +0300

Impeccable sources have informed Boxingtalk.com that a scintillating heavyweight match-up between future Hall of Famer James Toney and the man many believe to be the future of the division, Samuel Peter. Toney-Peter is in the works and will likely be televised as the September installment of Showtime Championship Boxing

TONEY TURNS DOWN $1.5M TO FIGHT KLITSCHKO, WLAD TO RETURN ON NOVEMBER 11!

Mon, 05 Jun 2006 12:34:00 +0300

Over the weekend James "Lights-Out" Toney, in a somewhat explicit manner, told Boxingtalk.com that he is not pleased with and will not be accepting the $1.5M or "chump change" on the table for him to challenge IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko at Madison Square Garden on November 11

Calzaghe wants Toney!

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 12:11:00 +0300

WBO/IBF super middleweight champ Joe Calzaghe says he wants to fight James Toney, who once held Calzaghe's 168lb title. Toney is now fighting as a heavyweight and weighed 237 lbs. for Saturday's draw with Hasim Rahman. "He's welcome to come back down to super-middle and challenge for his old title - which at least I can proudly fit around my waist - but I don't think anyone can drag him out of his training camp at McDonalds and

Rahman, Toney draw!

Sun, 19 Mar 2006 13:00:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman (41-5-2, 33 KOs) retained his title with a twelve round draw against James Toney (69-4-3, 43 KOs) on Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. It was a fast-faced fight with both fighters landing a high volume of punches. Rock's punches were harder while Toney's were cleaner. Scores were 117-111, 114-114, 114-114. Rahman appeared to have a slight edge by outworking

Toney blew lead in 12th!

Sun, 19 Mar 2006 13:46:00 +0300

Toney said the judge that had it 117-111 for Rahman was "medicated a little bit." He added, "You can't blame Don King for this one. A belt don't define James Toney. A belt defines Bob Arum fighters. If he (Arum) is a real promoter like he says he is, we can do it right away." When Maskaev's promoter Dennis Rappaport started to say something from the audience, Toney stated "Sit your a-- down. How much did you pay to get him ranked?"

Rock 238, Toney 237!

Fri, 17 Mar 2006 11:23:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman weighed in at a solid 238 lbs today in Altantic City. Challenger James Toney weighed in at a career high 237. They collide Saturday night in Atlantic City

Rahman-Toney NYC presser!

Thu, 16 Mar 2006 12:20:00 +0300

Everyone who was anyone has since claimed a part of the richest prize in sport, though no one has won (or looked good) consistently. There have been partial title claimants, unified title claimants, former champions and a few John Ruiz comebacks. Regardless, the important fights haven't been made and the sport has been the worse for it. It's generally a poor state of affairs when a mainstream fan can not name the heavyweight boxing champion of the

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: HASIM RAHMAN

Mon, 13 Mar 2006 13:05:00 +0300

How does this camp compare to some of your previous camps? Hasim Rahman: "Mentally I'm more into it. Physically I'm in superb shape. I always maintained that if I was a focused fighter or if I could have this drive and desire from day one I would be the undisputed heavyweight pound for pound king right now."

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: HASIM RAHMAN

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 16:01:00 +0300

GL: A couple of the people in the Toney camp told me they were concerned you wouldn't show up on March 18 since you haven't signed a contract yet. What do you have to say about that? Hasim Rahman: "I can give you 100% assurance that I will be there on March 18. Top Rank and I are partners in this venture and that's just a mere formality. What other way can I get to punch James in the mouth without

Rahman-Toney presser!

Wed, 11 Jan 2006 14:13:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Hasim "The Rock" Rahman and James "Lights Out" Toney met the press today at the Tavern on the Green in New York City to officially announce their March 18 heavyweight title fight on March 18 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. It was the first time they met since the full-fledged brawl they engaged in last month at the WBC "Crowning of the Champions" event in Cancun, Mexico. The face-off between the fighters was

Toney and Rahman Ready to Rumble

Tue, 20 Dec 2005 15:35:00 +0300

A brawl broke out between Hasim Rahman and James Toney on Monday evening in Cancun, Mexico. Below is a first-person account provided to Don King Productions by World Boxing Council Executive Secretary Mauricio Sulaiman:

WBC names two challengers to heavyweight champ Hasim Rahman

Sat, 19 Nov 2005 23:32:00 +0300

The World Boxing Council selected James Toney and Oleg Maskaev on Friday as official challengers to interim heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman, who was given the title after Vitali Klitschko retired due to injuries. The heavyweight division had its last obligatory challenge on June 21, 2003, between Lennox Lewis and Klitschko. Klitschko got the title after beating Corrie Sanders on April 24, 2004.

Ruiz sues Toney for $10m!

Wed, 02 Nov 2005 14:35:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion John Ruiz has commented on his $10 million lawsuit files against former opponent James Toney. "The problem of steroids in the sport of boxing must be addressed," said Ruiz in a statement. "This lawsuit is an effort to push this process forward. Boxers risk their lives every time they step into the ring. The illegal use of steroids increases a boxer's risk in a way that is simply unacceptable." Ruiz's attorney

James Toney in response to the recent press release sent out by John Ruiz regarding steroid ...

Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:11:00 +0300

However, enough is enough. Most real fighters do their talking with their fists and not their mouths...remember I said real fighters. Ruiz has done nothing but cry since being handed his WBA belt back. If he was a real man, a real fighter, he would have tried to get me back into the ring to show everyone that James Toney could not have kicked his ass if my test didn't show up positive. But he knows what I stated as the cause of my positive

Byrd blames promoter King for poor win

Sun, 02 Oct 2005 10:47:00 +0300

With some critics believing that he could - and perhaps should - be 0-3 in his last three bouts IBF heavyweight champion Chris Byrd desperately needed a convincing display against close friend and former sparring partner DaVarryl Williamson at the Events Center in Reno, Nevada. He didn't get one, instead he got a 115-113, 116-112, 116-112 points decision after another dreary 12 rounds which would have done nothing whatsoever for his already poor reputation amongst hardcore fans.

Toney: I'm still the champion!

Fri, 02 Sep 2005 12:45:00 +0300

JAMES TONEY: "I am still the champion, period. If I were on steroids, I would be cut. Look at me, do I look like I am on steroids? I am not thinking about anything but Guinn, October 1 on SHOWTIME. I am still the champion. The belt does not make me, I make the belt. I beat Ruiz with one hand and they stripped me. So what. I will still unify the belts. If (Vitali) Klitschko wants to keep ducking me, I will get the other belts."

Toney-Guinn on October 1!

Thu, 04 Aug 2005 11:30:00 +0300

King Productions will co-promote the 12-round IBA heavyweight title bout from a site to be announced. Toney (68-4-2, 43 KOs), of Grand Rapids, Mich., will be making his first appearance since he fought for the WBA heavyweight crown on April 30, 2005, in New York. Toney easily outpointed defending champion John Ruiz to take the title, but the bout was later ruled a no-decision when Toney tested positive for a banned substance.

WBA reinstates John Ruiz!

Wed, 18 May 2005 12:22:00 +0300

"To all of the ***holes who want me out of the game...I'm back!" That's what heavyweight John Ruiz said after Team Ruiz was notified yesterday by the WBA that it has reinstated John "The Quietman" Ruiz as WBA heavyweight champion, effectively immediately. A WBA letter adressed to James Toney read: "Based on the actions of the New York State Athletic Commission and the test results on which the Commission relied, the WBA must vacate your championship ranking and reinstate John Ruiz as the champion..."

TONEY SUSPENDED; FINED!

Thu, 12 May 2005 11:28:00 +0300

According to the Fight Fax web site�s suspension list, James �Lights Out� Toney has been suspended for 90 days and fined $10,000 for testing positive for a banned substance. In addition, and perhaps more importantly, his April 30 WBA title-winning victory over John Ruiz has been changed to a No Decision. While the implications of this decision are not known, the most likely scenario will see the title returned to Ruiz outright. Toney will apparently be re-tested after his 90-day suspension is served.

Toney tested positive!

Wed, 11 May 2005 12:24:00 +0300

Newly crowned WBA heavyweight champion James Toney has reportedly tested positive for an anabolic steroid in a post-fight drug test. According to longtime boxing writer Wallace Matthews of Newsday, Toney's promoter Dan Goossen was informed Monday night by the New York State Athletic Commission that Toney had "tested positive for a banned substance that is not a narcotic."

Peter Camp Targets Toney

Tue, 03 May 2005 13:29:00 +0300

Dino Duva, promoter of red-hot heavyweight Samuel The Nigerian Nightmare Peter, says he is outraged by the post-fight conduct and comments of new WBA Heavyweight boss James Toney and claims he has just the thing to finally shut his mouth. Although he beat him fair and square, James Toney is a classless punk for the way he disrespected my friend and class act Johnny Ruiz after the fight, said Duva. If he has any balls, he will fight the top contender, Samuel Peter next, but I doubt he has the balls. If he did get in the ring with Samuel, it would give me great pleasure to watch Sam beat the hell out of him..."

Ruiz-Toney post-fight presser!

Mon, 02 May 2005 17:46:00 +0300

Stone grabbed the mic and expressed his displeasure with the media, stating, "I have to say, you can only beat a person down so many times, meaning you guys in the press. After we lost to Roy Jones he wanted to pack it in, I told him no, we're not leaving until we win this f**kin' title back. I know when Johnny says something, he means it," Stone continued, "This kid has never said anything bad about anyone, but you wrote all kinds of bad things about him. Look in the press, it's all you guys ever wrote. Here's a kid who beat (Andrew) Golota, he's the kid that knocked-out (Fres) Oquendo, He's the kid who beat Rahman, well, I have to say to you, John's done, farewell."

Ruiz retires! Toney challenges!

Sun, 01 May 2005 11:38:00 +0300

Toney gave Ruiz credit for giving him the opportunity but he did not give the former two-time champ any credit for his performance: �I didn�t expect much from John because he is an average fighter. John Ruiz is stupid. He can�t change his style. He only knows how to fight one way.� Toney concluded in issuing a challenge to �anyone, anywhere, at anytime� although he specifically targeted Klitschko...

Toney: I'm a Puncher!!!

Thu, 28 Apr 2005 12:55:00 +0300

Toney said of Ruiz, "He's never seen anyone like me, never in his life, and he's never faced anyone like me. I'm a puncher man, I've got 42 knockouts... I can punch with anyone." "I'm knocking his ass out," Toney predicted, adding, "This is for the fans because he disrespects a lot of folks out there. Those Latino fighters fight, they don't hug, they don't start kissing anybody, that's what he's doing..."

Roach: "After Ruiz Toney beats Tyson and Klitschko"

Wed, 06 Apr 2005 12:28:00 +0300

And Roach, 45, believes the Garden party will be just the start of a Toney reign of terror. "I honestly don't think there's anyone in the division who can beat James, including Vitali Klitschko. Actually, we are hoping that Vitali fight can happen next. I've worked with Vitali in the past and I know he's big and powerful but James has too much skill for him, I believe. These big guys pull away (straight) and James catches them to the head and bangs them when the go on the outside to the body..."

Toney-Stoney: Round 1!

Wed, 30 Mar 2005 16:25:00 +0300

"I wish we could get it on right now. I'm sweating right now. I don't play boxing. I do this s**t for real," he said. Toney (68-4-2, 43 KO's) then looked at Stone and started cursing. Stone returned the verbal fire prompting Toney to rise to his feet to confront Stone. Security quickly intervened and the two men engaged in a cursing match. "You're a f***ing piece of s**t," said Stone. "Toney the Phoney," he continuously yelled...

HBO to broadcast Ruiz vs Toney

Fri, 18 Mar 2005 16:58:00 +0300

Promoter Don King announced today that HBO has agreed to broadcast the fight between World Boxing Association heavyweight champion John "The Quietman" Ruiz (41-5-1, 28 KOs) and James "Lights Out" Toney (68-4-2, 43 KOs) on April 30. The date had been originally held for...

Ruiz-Toney on April 30?

Tue, 15 Mar 2005 12:31:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion John Ruiz wants to step up to fill the hole created by WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko�s thigh injury that has postponed his title defense opposing Hasim "The Rock" Rahman scheduled for April 30 at New York�s Madison Square Garden. Ruiz (41-5-1, 28 KOs) thinks his fight with James Toney, which has just been agreed to and now simply needs a date and location, works fine for him on April 30. "Vitali Klitschko�s recent injury prevents him from defending his WBC heavyweight belt on April 30, I am willing...

Ruiz-Toney inked!

Mon, 14 Mar 2005 11:54:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion John Ruiz� manager/head trainer Norman �Stoney� Stone said Friday that Ruiz vs James Toney is a done deal and the only remaining questions are the title fight�s exact date and site. "Both parties have signed," Stone said. "John�s the man in the heavyweight title and Toney�s just another temporary obstacle..."