James Toney Record & Stats

Fight Record

World Titles

Toney was a three-weight-division world champion. He has held three world titles, all three of which were lineal championship wins.

Career Summary

James Toney's professional boxing career spanned more than 28 years — from 1988 to 2017.

Toney made his professional boxing debut against Stephen Lee at the age of 20 on October 26, 1988, defeating Lee via 2nd round TKO. He went on to win 19 more consecutive fights after the debut, which included 14 wins via stoppage.

Toney had his first world title fight at the age of 22 on May 10, 1991 after 26 professional fights, against Michael Nunn for the middleweight IBF title. He defeated Nunn via 11th round TKO to become the middleweight champion of the world.

Toney has won three world titles at three weight classes. For all the details about Toney's world title wins and defenses refer to "James Toney World Titles".

Some of Toney's best fights and notable victories include wins over two Hall-of-Famers (Evander Holyfield and Mike McCallum), Vassiliy Jirov, Michael Nunn, Iran Barkley, and Rydell Booker.

Toney had a total of 10 losses in his professional boxing career.

His last professional fight was a non-title bout against Mike Sheppard on May 13, 2017. Toney won the fight via 6th round TKO. It's been 6 years and 27 days since this fight.

Career Highlights

Toney fought a total of 92 times during his professional career, which includes 14 world-title fights at four weight divisions — heavyweight, cruiserweight, super-middleweight, and middleweight. He put on some great performances in these fights. These five fights are the highlight of his career.

• May 10, 1991: Toney wins his first world title by defeating Michael Nunn via 11th round TKO. He is now the IBF middleweight world champion.

• February 13, 1993: Toney wins the IBF super-middleweight title from Iran Barkley, by beating Barkley via 9th round RTD.

• April 26, 2003: Toney wins the IBF cruiserweight title from Vassiliy Jirov, by beating Jirov via 12 round unanimous decision.

• October 4, 2003: James Toney beats Evander Holyfield via 9th round TKO.

• September 23, 2004: James Toney beats Rydell Booker via 12th round unanimous decision.

James Toney Fights

The following is a fight-by-fight progression of Toney's boxing career; all the way from his debut, to winning world-titles, to his last fight against Mike Sheppard, and all the other wins and losses of his career.

1. win

   #92

   James Toney vs. Mike Sheppard

   On May 13, 2017, a 48-year old James Toney (76-10-3, 46 KO) fought Mike Sheppard in his 92nd professional fight. He defeated Sheppard via 6th round TKO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

2. loss

   #91

   James Toney vs. Charles Ellis

   On August 8, 2015, a 46-year old James Toney (76-9-3, 46 KO) fought Charles Ellis in his 91st professional fight. He lost to Ellis via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a two-fight losing streak.

3. loss

   #90

   James Toney vs. Jason Gavern

   On November 14, 2013, a 45-year old James Toney (76-8-3, 46 KO) fought Jason Gavern in his 90th professional fight. He lost to Gavern via 3rd round majority decision.

4. win

   #89

   James Toney vs. Matt Legg

   On November 14, 2013, a 45-year old James Toney (75-8-3, 45 KO) fought Matt Legg in his 89th professional fight. He defeated Legg via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

5. win

   #88

   James Toney vs. Kenny Lemos

   On June 28, 2013, a 44-year old James Toney (74-8-3, 45 KO) fought Kenny Lemos in his 88th professional fight. He defeated Lemos via 8th round unanimous decision, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

6. loss

   #87

   James Toney vs. Lucas Browne

   Fight page: Toney vs. Browne

   On April 28, 2013, a 44-year old James Toney (74-7-3, 45 KO) fought an undefeated Australian boxer Lucas Browne, who was 34 years old with a record of 15-0. Browne was on a 15-fight win streak with 14 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 18 cms and also had a 13 cm reach advantage over Toney.

   Toney lost to Browne via 12 round unanimous decision.

7. win

   #86

   James Toney vs. Bobby Gunn

   On July 4, 2012, a 43-year old James Toney (73-7-3, 44 KO) fought Bobby Gunn in his 86th professional fight. He defeated Gunn via 5th round RTD, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

8. loss

   #85

   James Toney vs. Denis Lebedev

   Fight page: Toney vs. Lebedev

   On November 4, 2011, a 43-year old James Toney (73-6-3, 44 KO) fought Russian boxer Denis Lebedev, who was 32 years old with a record of 22-1. Lebedev was on a one-fight win streak with 17 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 2 cms but Toney had a 1 cm reach advantage over Lebedev. Coming into this fight, Lebedev had a single loss, but had never been stopped.

   Toney lost to Lebedev via 12 round unanimous decision. His four-fight win streak is halted with this loss.

9. win

   #84

   James Toney vs. Damon Reed

   On February 24, 2011, a 42-year old James Toney (72-6-3, 44 KO) fought Damon Reed in his 84th professional fight. He defeated Reed via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.

10. win

    #83

    James Toney vs. Matthew Greer

    On September 12, 2009, a 41-year old James Toney (71-6-3, 43 KO) fought Matthew Greer in his 83rd professional fight. He defeated Greer via 2nd round KO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

11. win

    #82

    James Toney vs. Fres Oquendo

    On December 13, 2008, a 40-year old James Toney (70-6-3, 43 KO) fought Fres Oquendo in his 82nd professional fight. He defeated Oquendo via 12th round split-decision. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

12. nc

    #81

    James Toney vs. Hasim Rahman II

    Fight page: Toney vs. Rahman II

    On July 16, 2008, in their 2nd fight, a a 39-year old James Toney (70-6-3, 43 KO) fought Hasim Rahman again, who was now 35 years old with a record of 45-6-2. Rahman was on a four-fight win streak with 36 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 11 cms and also had a 25 cm reach advantage over Toney. Coming into this fight, Rahman had six losses, four of which were via stoppage.

    The fight ended in a no-contest.

13. win

    #80

    James Toney vs. Danny Batchelder

    On May 24, 2007, a 38-year old James Toney (69-6-3, 43 KO) fought Danny Batchelder in his 80th professional fight. He defeated Batchelder via 10th round split-decision, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

14. loss

    #79

    James Toney vs. Samuel Peter II

    Fight page: Toney vs. Peter II

    On January 6, 2007, in their 2nd fight, a a 38-year old James Toney (69-5-3, 43 KO) fought Samuel Peter again, who was now 26 years old with a record of 27-1. Toney had lost to Peter in their last fight, and was the taller of the two by 10 cms and also had a 13 cm reach advantage over Toney. Coming into this fight, Peter had a single loss, but had never been stopped.

    Toney lost to Peter via 12 round unanimous decision. He is now on a two-fight losing streak.

15. loss

    #78

    James Toney vs. Samuel Peter

    Fight page: Toney vs. Peter

    On September 2, 2006, a 38-year old James Toney (69-4-3, 43 KO) fought Nigerian boxer Samuel Peter for the first time, who was 25 years old with a record of 26-1. Peter was on a two-fight win streak with 22 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 10 cms and also had a 13 cm reach advantage over Toney. Coming into this fight, Peter had a single loss, but had never been stopped.

    Toney lost to Peter via 12 round split-decision.

16. draw

    WBC

    #77

    James Toney vs. Hasim Rahman

    Fight page: Toney vs. Rahman

    On March 18, 2006, a 37-year old James Toney (69-4-2, 43 KO) faced fellow American boxer Hasim Rahman for the first time, who was 33 years old with a record of 41-5-1. Toney was challenging Rahman's WBC heavyweight title. Rahman was on a six-fight win streak with 33 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 11 cms and also had a 25 cm reach advantage over Toney. Coming into this fight, Rahman had five losses, three of which were via stoppage.

    The fight ended in a 12 round majority decision draw and both the boxers retained their titles and added a draw to their respective records. A good performance, nonetheless.

17. win

    #76

    James Toney vs. Dominick Guinn

    On October 1, 2005, a 37-year old James Toney (68-4-2, 43 KO) fought Dominick Guinn in his 76th professional fight. He defeated Guinn via 12th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 15-fight winning streak.

18. nc

    #75

    James Toney vs. John Ruiz

    Fight page: Toney vs. Ruiz

    On April 30, 2005, a 36-year old James Toney (68-4-2, 43 KO) fought fellow American boxer John Ruiz, who was 33 years old with a record of 41-5-1. Ruiz was on a three-fight win streak with 28 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 10 cms and also had a 15 cm reach advantage over Toney. Coming into this fight, Ruiz had five losses, one of which was via stoppage.

    The fight ended in a no-contest. He is now on a 14-fight winning streak.

19. win

    #74

    James Toney vs. Rydell Booker

    Fight page: Toney vs. Booker

    On September 23, 2004, a 36-year old James Toney (67-4-2, 43 KO) fought an undefeated fellow American boxer Rydell Booker, who was 23 years old with a record of 22-0. Booker was on a 22-fight win streak with 12 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 13 cms and also had a 23 cm reach advantage over Toney.

    Toney defeated Booker via 12 round unanimous decision. He handed Booker the first loss of his career, and put an end to Booker's 22-fight win streak. Toney is now on a 14-fight winning streak.

20. win

    #73

    James Toney vs. Evander Holyfield

    Fight page: Toney vs. Holyfield

    On October 4, 2003, a 35-year old James Toney (66-4-2, 42 KO) fought fellow American boxer Evander Holyfield, who was 40 years old with a record of 38-6-2. Holyfield was on a one-fight losing streak, and was the taller of the two by 11 cms and also had a 14 cm reach advantage over Toney. Coming into this fight, Holyfield had six losses, one of which was via stoppage.

    Toney defeated Holyfield via 9th round TKO. He is now on a 13-fight winning streak.

21. win

    IBF

    #72

    James Toney vs. Vassiliy Jirov

    Fight page: Toney vs. Jirov

    On April 26, 2003, a 34-year old James Toney (65-4-2, 42 KO) faced an undefeated Kazakhstani boxer Vassiliy Jirov, who was 29 years old with a record of 31-0 for Jirov's IBF cruiserweight title. Jirov was on a 31-fight win streak with 27 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 10 cms and also had a 5 cm reach advantage over Toney.

    Toney defeated Jirov via 12 round unanimous decision to win the IBF cruiserweight title. He handed Jirov the first loss of his career, and put an end to Jirov's 31-fight win streak. Toney is now on a 12-fight winning streak.

22. win

    #71

    James Toney vs. Jason Robinson

    On August 18, 2002, a 33-year old James Toney (64-4-2, 41 KO) fought Jason Robinson in his 71st professional fight. He defeated Robinson via 7th round KO. He is now on a 11-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

23. win

    #70

    James Toney vs. Michael Rush

    On May 31, 2002, a 33-year old James Toney (63-4-2, 40 KO) fought Michael Rush in his 70th professional fight. He defeated Rush via 10th round TKO. He is now on a 10-fight winning streak.

24. win

    #69

    James Toney vs. Sione Asipeli

    On March 22, 2002, a 33-year old James Toney (62-4-2, 40 KO) fought Sione Asipeli in his 69th professional fight. He defeated Asipeli via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak.

25. win

    #68

    James Toney vs. Wesley Martin

    On July 30, 2001, a 32-year old James Toney (61-4-2, 39 KO) fought Wesley Martin in his 68th professional fight. He defeated Martin via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

26. win

    #67

    James Toney vs. Saúl Montana

    On March 29, 2001, a 32-year old James Toney (60-4-2, 38 KO) fought Saúl Montana in his 67th professional fight. He defeated Montana via 2nd round TKO. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

27. win

    #66

    James Toney vs. Courtney Butler

    On November 3, 2000, a 32-year old James Toney (59-4-2, 37 KO) fought Courtney Butler in his 66th professional fight. He defeated Butler via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a six-fight winning streak.

28. win

    #65

    James Toney vs. Terry McGroom

    On January 21, 2000, a 31-year old James Toney (58-4-2, 37 KO) fought Terry McGroom in his 65th professional fight. He defeated McGroom via 10th round majority decision. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.

29. win

    #64

    James Toney vs. Ramón Garbey

    On October 8, 1999, a 31-year old James Toney (57-4-2, 37 KO) fought Ramón Garbey in his 64th professional fight. He defeated Garbey via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.

30. win

    #63

    James Toney vs. Adolpho Washington

    On July 30, 1999, a 30-year old James Toney (56-4-2, 36 KO) fought Adolpho Washington in his 63rd professional fight. He defeated Washington via 10th round TKO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

31. win

    #62

    James Toney vs. Terry Porter

    On March 7, 1999, a 30-year old James Toney (55-4-2, 35 KO) fought Terry Porter in his 62nd professional fight. He defeated Porter via 8th round TKO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

32. win

    #61

    James Toney vs. Steve Little

    On June 14, 1997, a 28-year old James Toney (54-4-2, 35 KO) fought Steve Little in his 61st professional fight. He defeated Little via 12th round unanimous decision, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

33. loss

    #60

    James Toney vs. Drake Thadzi

    On May 14, 1997, a 28-year old James Toney (54-3-2, 35 KO) fought Drake Thadzi in his 60th professional fight. He lost to Thadzi via 12th round majority decision.

34. win

    #59

    James Toney vs. Mike McCallum III

    Fight page: Toney vs. McCallum III

    On February 22, 1997, in their 3rd fight, a a 28-year old James Toney (53-3-2, 35 KO) fought Mike McCallum again, who was now 41 years old with a record of 49-4-1. McCallum was on a one-fight losing streak, and was the taller of the two by 4 cms and also had a 6 cm reach advantage over Toney. Coming into this fight, McCallum had four losses, but had never been stopped.

    Toney defeated McCallum via 12 round unanimous decision, making a successful comeback from his last loss.

35. loss

    #58

    James Toney vs. Montell Griffin II

    Fight page: Toney vs. Griffin II

    On December 6, 1996, in their 2nd fight, a a 28-year old James Toney (53-2-2, 35 KO) fought an undefeated Montell Griffin again, who was now 26 years old with a record of 25-0. Griffin was on a 25-fight win streak with 18 KO wins. Toney was the taller of the two by 8 cms and also had a 5 cm reach advantage.

    Toney lost to Griffin via 12 round unanimous decision. His nine-fight win streak is halted with this loss.

36. win

    #57

    James Toney vs. Duran Williams

    On August 9, 1996, a 27-year old James Toney (52-2-2, 34 KO) fought Duran Williams in his 57th professional fight. He defeated Williams via 9th round TKO. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak.

37. win

    #56

    James Toney vs. Charles Oliver

    On July 3, 1996, a 27-year old James Toney (51-2-2, 34 KO) fought Charles Oliver in his 56th professional fight. He defeated Oliver via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak.

38. win

    #55

    James Toney vs. Earl Butler

    On May 14, 1996, a 27-year old James Toney (50-2-2, 33 KO) fought Earl Butler in his 55th professional fight. He defeated Butler via 4th round TKO. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak.

39. win

    #54

    James Toney vs. Richard Mason

    On March 1, 1996, a 27-year old James Toney (49-2-2, 33 KO) fought Richard Mason in his 54th professional fight. He defeated Mason via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a six-fight winning streak.

40. win

    #53

    James Toney vs. Greg Everett

    On December 8, 1995, a 27-year old James Toney (48-2-2, 32 KO) fought Greg Everett in his 53rd professional fight. He defeated Everett via 2nd round KO. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.

41. win

    #52

    James Toney vs. Ernest Mateen

    On September 9, 1995, a 27-year old James Toney (47-2-2, 32 KO) fought Ernest Mateen in his 52nd professional fight. He defeated Mateen via 5th round DQ. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.

42. win

    #51

    James Toney vs. Freddie Delgado

    On June 18, 1995, a 26-year old James Toney (46-2-2, 31 KO) fought Freddie Delgado in his 51st professional fight. He defeated Delgado via 5th round TKO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

43. win

    #50

    James Toney vs. Anthony Hembrick II

    On April 30, 1995, in their 2nd fight, a a 26-year old James Toney (45-2-2, 30 KO) fought Anthony Hembrick in his 50th professional fight. He defeated Hembrick via 5th round RTD. He is now on a two-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

44. win

    #49

    James Toney vs. Karl Willis

    On March 20, 1995, a 26-year old James Toney (44-2-2, 29 KO) fought Karl Willis in his 49th professional fight. He defeated Willis via 8th round TKO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

45. loss

    #48

    James Toney vs. Montell Griffin

    Fight page: Toney vs. Griffin

    On February 18, 1995, a 26-year old James Toney (44-1-2, 29 KO) fought an undefeated fellow American boxer Montell Griffin for the first time, who was 24 years old with a record of 14-0. Griffin was on a 14-fight win streak with 8 KO wins. Toney was the taller of the two by 8 cms and also had a 5 cm reach advantage.

    Toney lost to Griffin via 12 round majority decision. He is now on a two-fight losing streak.

46. loss

    IBF

    #47

    James Toney vs. Roy Jones Jr.

    Fight page: Toney vs. Jones Jr.

    On November 18, 1994, a 26-year old James Toney (44-0-2, 29 KO) faced an undefeated fellow American boxer Roy Jones Jr., who was 25 years old with a record of 26-0 in a super-middleweight title-defense fight. Jones Jr. was on a 26-fight win streak with 23 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 2 cms and also had a 5 cm reach advantage over Toney.

    Toney lost to Jones Jr. via 12 round unanimous decision and lost the IBF super-middleweight title. He suffers the first loss of his career, and his 16-fight win streak comes to an end with this loss.

47. win

    IBF

    #46

    James Toney vs. Charles Williams

    On July 29, 1994, a 25-year old James Toney (43-0-2, 28 KO) faced Charles Williams in a super-middleweight title-defense fight. He defeated Williams via 12th round KO to retain the IBF super-middleweight title. He is now on a 16-fight winning streak.

48. win

    #45

    James Toney vs. Vinson Durham

    On May 18, 1994, a 25-year old James Toney (42-0-2, 28 KO) fought Vinson Durham in his 45th professional fight. He defeated Durham via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 15-fight winning streak.

49. win

    IBF

    #44

    James Toney vs. Tim Littles

    On March 5, 1994, a 25-year old James Toney (41-0-2, 27 KO) faced Tim Littles in a super-middleweight title-defense fight. He defeated Littles via 4th round TKO to retain the IBF super-middleweight title. He is now on a 14-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

50. win

    #43

    James Toney vs. Anthony Hembrick

    On January 16, 1994, a 25-year old James Toney (40-0-2, 26 KO) fought Anthony Hembrick in his 43rd professional fight. He defeated Hembrick via 7th round TKO. He is now on a 13-fight winning streak.

51. win

    IBF

    #42

    James Toney vs. Tony Thornton

    On October 29, 1993, a 25-year old James Toney (39-0-2, 26 KO) faced Tony Thornton in a super-middleweight title-defense fight. He defeated Thornton via 12th round unanimous decision to retain the IBF super-middleweight title. He is now on a 12-fight winning streak.

52. win

    #41

    James Toney vs. Larry Prather

    On August 24, 1993, a 25-year old James Toney (38-0-2, 26 KO) fought Larry Prather in his 41st professional fight. He defeated Prather via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 11-fight winning streak.

53. win

    #40

    James Toney vs. Danny Garcia

    On July 29, 1993, a 24-year old James Toney (37-0-2, 25 KO) fought Danny Garcia in his 40th professional fight. He defeated Garcia via 6th round RTD. He is now on a 10-fight winning streak.

54. win

    #39

    James Toney vs. Glenn Thomas

    On June 6, 1993, a 24-year old James Toney (36-0-2, 25 KO) fought Glenn Thomas in his 39th professional fight. He defeated Thomas via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak.

55. win

    #38

    James Toney vs. Ricky Thomas

    On April 17, 1993, a 24-year old James Toney (35-0-2, 24 KO) fought Ricky Thomas in his 38th professional fight. He defeated Thomas via 10th round TKO. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.

56. win

    #37

    James Toney vs. Govoner Chavers

    On March 23, 1993, a 24-year old James Toney (34-0-2, 23 KO) fought Govoner Chavers in his 37th professional fight. He defeated Chavers via 9th round TKO. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

57. win

    IBF

    #36

    James Toney vs. Iran Barkley

    Fight page: Toney vs. Barkley

    On February 13, 1993, a 24-year old James Toney (33-0-2, 22 KO) faced fellow American boxer Iran Barkley, who was 32 years old with a record of 30-7 for Barkley's IBF super-middleweight title. Barkley was on a five-fight win streak with 18 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 7 cms and also had a 5 cm reach advantage over Toney. Coming into this fight, Barkley had seven losses, two of which were via stoppage.

    Toney defeated Barkley via 9th round RTD to win the IBF super-middleweight title. He is now on a six-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

58. win

    #35

    James Toney vs. Doug DeWitt

    On December 5, 1992, a 24-year old James Toney (32-0-2, 21 KO) fought Doug DeWitt in his 35th professional fight. He defeated DeWitt via 6th round RTD. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.

59. win

    IBF

    #34

    James Toney vs. Mike McCallum II

    Fight page: Toney vs. McCallum II

    On August 29, 1992, in their 2nd fight, a 24-year old James Toney (31-0-2, 21 KO) faced Mike McCallum again, who was now 36 years old with a record of 43-1-1 in a middleweight title-defense fight. McCallum was on a one-fight win streak with 34 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 4 cms and also had a 6 cm reach advantage over Toney. Coming into this fight, McCallum had a single loss, but had never been stopped.

    Toney defeated McCallum via 12 round majority decision to retain the IBF middleweight title. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.

60. win

    #33

    James Toney vs. Ricky Stackhouse

    On May 26, 1992, a 23-year old James Toney (30-0-2, 20 KO) fought Ricky Stackhouse in his 33rd professional fight. He defeated Stackhouse via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

61. win

    IBF

    #32

    James Toney vs. Glenn Wolfe

    On April 11, 1992, a 23-year old James Toney (29-0-2, 20 KO) faced Glenn Wolfe in a middleweight title-defense fight. He defeated Wolfe via 12th round unanimous decision to retain the IBF middleweight title. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

62. win

    IBF

    #31

    James Toney vs. Dave Tiberi

    On February 8, 1992, a 23-year old James Toney (28-0-2, 20 KO) faced Dave Tiberi in a middleweight title-defense fight. He defeated Tiberi via 12th round split-decision to retain the IBF middleweight title.

63. draw

    IBF

    #30

    James Toney vs. Mike McCallum

    Fight page: Toney vs. McCallum

    On December 13, 1991, a 23-year old James Toney (28-0-1, 20 KO) faced Jamaican boxer Mike McCallum for the first time, who was 36 years old with a record of 42-1 in a middleweight title-defense fight. McCallum was on a 10-fight win streak with 34 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 4 cms and also had a 6 cm reach advantage over Toney. Coming into this fight, McCallum had a single loss, but had never been stopped.

    The fight ended in a 12 round split-decision draw and both the boxers retained their titles and added a draw to their respective records. A good performance, nonetheless.

64. win

    IBF

    #29

    James Toney vs. Francesco Dell'Aquila

    On October 12, 1991, a 23-year old James Toney (27-0-1, 19 KO) faced Francesco Dell'Aquila in a middleweight title-defense fight. He defeated Dell'Aquila via 4th round TKO to retain the IBF middleweight title. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak.

65. win

    IBF

    #28

    James Toney vs. Reggie Johnson

    Fight page: Toney vs. Johnson

    On June 29, 1991, a 22-year old James Toney (26-0-1, 19 KO) faced fellow American boxer Reggie Johnson, who was 24 years old with a record of 29-1-1 in a middleweight title-defense fight. Johnson was on a 22-fight win streak with 19 KO wins. Both the boxers were of the same height and same reach. Coming into this fight, Johnson had a single loss, but had never been stopped.

    Toney defeated Johnson via 12 round split-decision to retain the IBF middleweight title. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak.

66. win

    IBF

    #27

    James Toney vs. Michael Nunn

    Fight page: Toney vs. Nunn

    On May 10, 1991, in his 27th professional fight, a 22-year old James Toney (25-0-1, 18 KO) had his first world title fight against an undefeated fellow American boxer Michael Nunn for Nunn's IBF middleweight belt. Nunn was 28 years old with a record of 36-0. Nunn was on a 36-fight win streak with 24 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 7 cms and also had a 13 cm reach advantage over Toney.

    Toney defeated Nunn via 11th round TKO to win the IBF middleweight title. He handed Nunn the first loss of his career, and put an end to Nunn's 36-fight win streak. Toney is now on a six-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

67. win

    #26

    James Toney vs. Alberto Gonzalez

    On March 31, 1991, a 22-year old James Toney (24-0-1, 17 KO) fought Alberto Gonzalez in his 26th professional fight. He defeated Gonzalez via 5th round TKO. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.

68. win

    #25

    James Toney vs. Merqui Sosa

    On January 13, 1991, a 22-year old James Toney (23-0-1, 17 KO) fought Merqui Sosa in his 25th professional fight. He defeated Sosa via 12th round split-decision. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.

69. win

    #24

    James Toney vs. Carlos Silva

    On December 10, 1990, a 22-year old James Toney (22-0-1, 16 KO) fought Carlos Silva in his 24th professional fight. He defeated Silva via 5th round TKO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

70. win

    #23

    James Toney vs. Sanderline Williams II

    On October 16, 1990, in their 2nd fight, a a 22-year old James Toney (21-0-1, 16 KO) fought Sanderline Williams in his 23rd professional fight. He defeated Williams via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

71. win

    #22

    James Toney vs. Kevin Brazier

    On August 24, 1990, a 22-year old James Toney (20-0-1, 15 KO) fought Kevin Brazier in his 22nd professional fight. He defeated Brazier via 2nd round TKO.

72. draw

    #21

    James Toney vs. Sanderline Williams

    On July 26, 1990, a 21-year old James Toney (20-0, 15 KO) fought Sanderline Williams in his 21st professional fight. He had a draw with Williams via 10th round majority decision.

73. win

    #20

    James Toney vs. Ricardo Bryant

    On June 27, 1990, a 21-year old James Toney (19-0, 14 KO) fought Ricardo Bryant in his 20th professional fight. He defeated Bryant via 4th round TKO. He is now on a 20-fight winning streak, with five back-to-back KO wins.

74. win

    #19

    James Toney vs. Horacio Rene Brandan

    On May 23, 1990, a 21-year old James Toney (18-0, 13 KO) fought Horacio Rene Brandan in his 19th professional fight. He defeated Brandan via 2nd round KO. He is now on a 19-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.

75. win

    #18

    James Toney vs. Jose Luis Esteven

    On April 27, 1990, a 21-year old James Toney (17-0, 12 KO) fought Jose Luis Esteven in his 18th professional fight. He defeated Esteven via 5th round TKO. He is now on a 18-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

76. win

    #17

    James Toney vs. Toby Tyler

    On April 5, 1990, a 21-year old James Toney (16-0, 11 KO) fought Toby Tyler in his 17th professional fight. He defeated Tyler via 5th round TKO. He is now on a 17-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

77. win

    #16

    James Toney vs. Philip Morefield

    On March 1, 1990, a 21-year old James Toney (15-0, 10 KO) fought Philip Morefield in his 16th professional fight. He defeated Morefield via 1st round KO. He is now on a 16-fight winning streak.

78. win

    #15

    James Toney vs. Danny Thomas

    On January 20, 1990, a 21-year old James Toney (14-0, 10 KO) fought Danny Thomas in his 15th professional fight. He defeated Thomas via 8th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 15-fight winning streak.

79. win

    #14

    James Toney vs. Joe Johnson

    On November 29, 1989, a 21-year old James Toney (13-0, 9 KO) fought Joe Johnson in his 14th professional fight. He defeated Johnson via 4th round TKO. He is now on a 14-fight winning streak.

80. win

    #13

    James Toney vs. Ron Amundsen

    On November 13, 1989, a 21-year old James Toney (12-0, 9 KO) fought Ron Amundsen in his 13th professional fight. He defeated Amundsen via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 13-fight winning streak.

81. win

    #12

    James Toney vs. Robert Clinton

    On October 26, 1989, a 21-year old James Toney (11-0, 8 KO) fought Robert Clinton in his 12th professional fight. He defeated Clinton via 1st round KO. He is now on a 12-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

82. win

    #11

    James Toney vs. Ricardo Simpson

    On October 12, 1989, a 21-year old James Toney (10-0, 7 KO) fought Ricardo Simpson in his 11th professional fight. He defeated Simpson via 2nd round KO. He is now on a 11-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

83. win

    #10

    James Toney vs. Joe Summers

    On September 21, 1989, a 21-year old James Toney (9-0, 6 KO) fought Joe Summers in his 10th professional fight. He defeated Summers via 2nd round TKO. He is now on a 10-fight winning streak.

84. win

    #9

    James Toney vs. Lemark Davis

    On September 7, 1989, a 21-year old James Toney (8-0, 6 KO) fought Lemark Davis in his 9th professional fight. He defeated Davis via 6th round unanimous decision. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak.

85. win

    #8

    James Toney vs. Mark Stephens

    On July 20, 1989, a 20-year old James Toney (7-0, 5 KO) fought Mark Stephens in his 8th professional fight. He defeated Stephens via 2nd round TKO. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

86. win

    #7

    James Toney vs. Steve Chaney

    On June 6, 1989, a 20-year old James Toney (6-0, 4 KO) fought Steve Chaney in his 7th professional fight. He defeated Chaney via 1st round KO. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak.

87. win

    #6

    James Toney vs. Arthur Willis

    On May 2, 1989, a 20-year old James Toney (5-0, 4 KO) fought Arthur Willis in his 6th professional fight. He defeated Willis via 4th round split-decision. He is now on a six-fight winning streak.

88. win

    #5

    James Toney vs. James Fernandez

    On February 16, 1989, a 20-year old James Toney (4-0, 4 KO) fought James Fernandez in his 5th professional fight. He defeated Fernandez via 4th round unanimous decision. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.

89. win

    #4

    James Toney vs. Sammy Jenkins

    On January 17, 1989, a 20-year old James Toney (3-0, 3 KO) fought Sammy Jenkins in his 4th professional fight. He defeated Jenkins via 4th round TKO. He is now on a four-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.

90. win

    #3

    James Toney vs. Carl Penn

    On January 10, 1989, a 20-year old James Toney (2-0, 2 KO) fought Carl Penn in his 3rd professional fight. He defeated Penn via 1st round KO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

91. win

    #2

    James Toney vs. Ronnie Yoe

    On December 6, 1988, a 20-year old James Toney (1-0, 1 KO) fought Ronnie Yoe in his 2nd professional fight. He defeated Yoe via 1st round KO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

92. win

    #1

    James Toney vs. Stephen Lee

    On October 26, 1988, a 20-year old James Toney successfully debuted against Stephen Lee. He defeated Lee via 2nd round TKO.