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Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / November 22

Ex-WBA champion who beat James Toney explains what separates him from other boxers who move to bare knuckle

A former world champion with 38 professional boxing matches under his belt has made the switch. Several experienced boxers who achieved success at the highest level have tested the waters in bare knuckle boxing in recent times.

Boxing News / KO on SI / August 2
James Toney Picks Who Had The Better Career Between Floyd Mayweather Or Manny Pacquiao

James Toney Picks Who Had The Better Career Between Floyd Mayweather Or Manny Pacquiao

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have etched their names in the history of boxing. They are widely regarded as two of the greatest boxers to ever live.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / May 22
James Toney shockingly lost to fighter with 23-16-4 record in a monumental upset

James Toney shockingly lost to fighter with 23-16-4 record in a monumental upset

James Toney suffered a defeat against a boxer who’d failed to win almost half of his fights. At the peak of his powers, ‘Lights Out’ was a truly exceptional competitor, mesmerizing fans with his incredible skills.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 14
James Toney’s UFC appearance had a brutal ending as boxing met MMA in 2010

James Toney’s UFC appearance had a brutal ending as boxing met MMA in 2010

Boxing legend James Toney had an incredible career that saw him fight the very best. Retiring with a record of 77-10-3, ‘Lights Out’ was a three-division champion.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / March 15
James Toney reveals hardest puncher he ever faced, and it’s not Evander Holyfield or Hasim Rahman… ‘He hurt me the most’

James Toney reveals hardest puncher he ever faced, and it’s not Evander Holyfield or Hasim Rahman… ‘He hurt me the most’

James Toney has revealed that of all the legends he fought in his esteemed career, one man hit harder than them all. During his time as a professional boxer, ‘Lights Out’ went head-to-head with an array of legends, trading punches with the likes of Evander Holyfield, Roy Jones Jr and Hasim Rahman.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / May 10, 2024
‘Lights Out’ in Iowa: James Toney vs. Michael Nunn Provides Dramatic Eleventh-Round TKO

‘Lights Out’ in Iowa: James Toney vs. Michael Nunn Provides Dramatic Eleventh-Round TKO

On May 10, 1991, Michael Nunn went up against James “Lights Out” Toney for Nunn‘s IBF middleweight strap at the John O’Donnell Stadium, Davenport, Iowa, in what was an entertaining clash that saw “Lights Out” claim victory by eleventh round TKO, winning the IBF title.

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