Best fights of James Toney
Over 29 years as a professional, James Toney has compiled a 77-10-3 (47) record, including 39 title fights across five weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. James Toney KOs Michael Nunn
On May 10, 1991 James Toney fought Michael Nunn for the IBF middleweight title. Toney was 22 years old with a record of 25-0-1, and Nunn was 28 with a record of 36-0. Toney was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak and Nunn was on an undefeated 36-fight winning streak. Toney stopped Michael Nunn via TKO in the 11th round. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
2. James Toney defeats Vassiliy Jirov
On April 26, 2003 James Toney fought Vassiliy Jirov for the IBF cruiserweight title. Toney was 34 years old with a record of 65-4-2, and Jirov was 29 with a record of 31-0. Toney was on a 11-fight winning streak and Jirov was on an undefeated 31-fight winning streak. Toney won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new cruiserweight champion.
3. James Toney defeats Mike McCallum in their 2nd fight
On August 29, 1992 James Toney defended his IBF and lineal middleweight titles against Mike McCallum. It was their second meeting. Toney was 24 years old with a record of 31-0-2, and McCallum was 35 with a record of 43-1-1. Toney was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak and McCallum was coming off a win. Toney won via majority decision. Defended the titles.
4. James Toney draws with Mike McCallum
On December 13, 1991 James Toney defended his IBF and lineal middleweight titles against Mike McCallum. Toney was 23 years old with a record of 28-0-1, and McCallum was 35 with a record of 42-1. Toney was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak and McCallum was on a 10-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a split decision.
5. James Toney defeats Tony Thornton
On October 29, 1993 James Toney defended his IBF super middleweight title against Tony Thornton. Toney was 25 years old with a record of 39-0-2, and Thornton was 33 with a record of 35-5-1. Toney was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak and Thornton was on a 4-fight winning streak. Toney won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. James Toney draws with Hasim Rahman
On March 18, 2006 James Toney fought Hasim Rahman for the WBC heavyweight title. Toney was 37 years old with a record of 69-4-2, and Rahman was 33 with a record of 41-5-1. Toney was coming off a win and Rahman was on a 6-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a majority decision.
7. James Toney defeats Dominick Guinn
On October 1, 2005 James Toney defended his IBA heavyweight title against Dominick Guinn. Toney was 37 years old with a record of 68-4-2, and Guinn was 30 with a record of 25-2-1. Toney won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
8. James Toney defeats Reggie Johnson
On June 29, 1991 James Toney defended his IBF and lineal middleweight titles against Reggie Johnson. Toney was 22 years old with a record of 26-0-1, and Johnson was 24 with a record of 29-1-1. Toney was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak and Johnson was on a 22-fight winning streak. Toney won via split decision. Defended the titles.
9. James Toney defeats Mike McCallum in their 3rd fight
On February 22, 1997 James Toney fought Mike McCallum for the vacant WBU cruiserweight title. It was their third meeting. Toney was 28 years old with a record of 53-3-2, and McCallum was 40 with a record of 49-4-1. Both Toney and McCallum were coming off a loss. Toney won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
10. James Toney stops Iran Barkley
On February 13, 1993 James Toney fought Iran Barkley for the IBF super middleweight title. Toney was 24 years old with a record of 33-0-2, and Barkley was 32 with a record of 30-7. Toney was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak and Barkley was on a 5-fight winning streak. Toney stopped Iran Barkley via retirement in the 9th round. Crowned the new super middleweight champion.