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Who won between Roy Jones Jr and James Toney?

Who won between Roy Jones Jr and James Toney?

The fight. Though Toney came into the fight as the slight favorite, he struggled to get down to the required weight of 168 pounds and, as a result, appeared sluggish throughout the match. Jones dominated nearly the entire fight and won a unanimous decision.

Was Roy Jones ever the heavyweight champion of the world?

Roy Levesta Jones Jr. Jones is considered by many to be one of the best boxers of all time, pound for pound, and left his mark in the sport’s history when he won the WBA heavyweight title in 2003, becoming the first former middleweight champion to win a heavyweight title in 106 years.

How many times did James Toney and Roy Jones Jr fight?

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They only fought once and when they did meet, Roy Jones Jr. walked away a commanding winner over James Toney in November of 1994. Yet the two modern (some would say all-time) greats left behind another kind of rivalry: one between fans.

Who won the fight between James Toney and Evander Holyfield?

Toney, a pudgy 217 pounds after winning his first world title at 157 a dozen years ago, dominated Holyfield. He beat Holyfield to the punch with quicker hands, peppered him with combinations, took the occasional counterpunch without flinching and battered Holyfield, a four-time heavyweight champion, to the body.

What weight was James Toney?

218 lbs
James Toney/Weight

Who was the boxer that beat Roy Jones Jr?

Joe Calzaghe vs. Roy Jones Jr.

Boxer Joe Calzaghe Roy Jones Jr.
Pre-fight record 45–0 52–4
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 174.5 lb (79 kg) 174.5 lb (79 kg)
Style Southpaw Orthodox
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Who knocked out Evander?

Vitor Belfort
Evander Holyfield has been served with a 30-day medical suspension following the 58-year-old’s knockout defeat to Vitor Belfort on Saturday.

Did James Toney win heavyweight title?

Toney’s final bout came on May 13, 2017 at the age of 48. He defeated Mike Sheppard by sixth round stoppage; winning the WBF heavyweight title. After a career spanning 29 years and 92 professional bouts, Toney has confirmed he is officially retired.

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