James Toney

James Toney
Toney in 2011
Born	James Nathaniel Toney August 24, 1968 Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Other names	Lights Out The Dark Emperor
Nationality	American
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Division	Middleweight Super middleweight Light heavyweight Cruiserweight Heavyweight
Reach	72 in (183 cm)
Stance	Orthodox
Fighting out of	Sherman Oaks, California, U.S.
Years active	1988–2015 (boxing) 2010 (MMA)
Professional boxing record
Total	91
Wins	76
By knockout	46
Losses	10
By knockout	0
Draws	3
No contests	2
Mixed martial arts record
Total	1
Wins	0
Losses	1
By submission	1
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
last updated on: Jul 31, 2016

James Nathaniel Toney (born August 24, 1968) is an American professional boxer. He is a former three-weight world champion, having held the IBF middleweight, super middleweight and cruiserweight titles; the lineal middleweight title;^[1] as well as having challenged twice for the WBA and WBC heavyweight titles. Toney was voted by both The Ring magazine and the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) as their "Fighter of the Year" in 1991 and 2003. In 2010, Toney made a one-time appearance in mixed martial arts, losing to Randy Couture at UFC 118. Outside of sports, Toney played the role of Joe Frazier in the 2001 film Ali, alongside Will Smith.

Fighting style

Toney is well known for his "Old School" or "Throwback" style of fighting, consisting of his head and shoulder rolls (used to avoid punches), his ability to fight off the ropes, his slick body movements, and his infighting.^[2]

Early boxing career

Before entering the ring, Toney started on the gridiron. Toney said he got scholarship offers from Western Michigan to play quarterback and from Michigan to play fullback. But Toney said, "I wasn't a team player and wasn't good at taking orders. So I went into boxing."^[2]

Toney had a brief but relatively successful amateur career, compiling a record of 33-2 (32 KOs). Toney had his first professional fight on October 26, 1988, beating Stephen Lee by a technical knockout in the second round. He was scouted and trained by Gregory Owens as a teenager, who also was his trainer through the mid-nineties. His moniker of "Lights Out" was also given by either Gregory or his son.^[3] In his 7th pro fight, Toney's manager, alleged drug dealer Johnny "Ace" Smith, was killed. Afterwards, Jackie Kallen was hired as his manager. Toney also employed the services of legendary Detroit-based trainer Bill Miller. Miller, a former boxer himself who worked in Detroit's famed Kronk Gym and assisted hall-of-fame trainer Emanuel Steward at times, is credited with developing Toney's famed "old school" or "throwback" style of fighting.^[4]

Middleweight career

Toney won the IBF and lineal middleweight championship by knocking out Michael Nunn in 11 rounds in May 1991. Toney - coming in as a 20-1 underdog - was down on all the judges cards, but landed a left hook that put Nunn on the canvas in the 11th round, and eventually scored the TKO victory.^[5] The win also earned Toney the Ring Magazine Fighter Of The Year award.^[6] Toney continued a regular fight program over the next 18 months at middleweight, before outgrowing the division, where he made several successful yet disputed defenses. The most noteworthy was Toney's split decision win over Dave Tiberi in a fight that many experts feel Toney lost. The decision was so controversial that it prompted United States Senator William Roth of Delaware to call for an investigation into possible corruption in the sport.^[7] Toney also won a split decision title defense against Reggie Johnson in June 1991, retained his title with a draw against former WBA champ Mike McCallum in December 1991, and again against McCallum, this time by a majority decision, in December 1992. The McCallum fight would be Toney's last as a middleweight.^[2]

Super middleweight career

Toney moved up to the 168 lbs Super Middleweight division.

On February 13, 1993, he challenged Iran Barkley for his IBF Super Middleweight title. After a dominating performance by Toney, the bout was stopped after 9 rounds by Barkley's trainer, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, due to Barkley suffering severe swelling around both eyes.^[8]

Toney won five fights throughout 1993, then defeated Tony "The Punching Postman" Thornton in his 1st title defense in October, via a landslide points victory. In his second defense, Toney beat the 24–0 Tim Littles by a 4th-round KO. During this bout, Toney suffered a bad cut which caused the referee and ringside doctor to intervene before round 4, allowing him one more round to try to end the fight. His next defense was against former IBF Light Heavyweight champion Prince Charles Williams. Despite having a point deducted for hitting Williams after the bell in one round and having his left eye completely swollen shut, Toney knocked Williams out in the 12th and final round. This win paved the way for his fight with undefeated 1988 Olympic silver medalist Roy Jones, Jr..^[9]

Jones won a landslide decision over Toney, an upset at the time, briefly flooring Toney for the first time with a flash knockdown in the 3rd round. Jones used one of his "cockfighting" feints to lure Toney in, and as Toney mocked Jones, Toney got caught with a leaping left hook.^[10] After the fight Toney blamed making the weight for his flat performance and the loss of his cherished unbeaten record. It was his last fight at the weight.

His next fight saw him lose to Montell Griffin at light heavyweight in February 1995. After then winning a series of fights at light heavyweight, cruiserweight, and even heavyweight, he again faced Montell Griffin in December 1996 and once again lost a close decision. He beat old foe Mike McCallum in February 1997, but then lost to journeyman Drake Thadzi in his next fight.

Cruiserweight career

After taking some time off from the ring, Toney came back in 1999, seemingly focused on reclaiming his status as an elite fighter. He defeated former title holders and title contenders Adolpho Washington, Steve Little and Saul Montana, as well as Sione Asipeli, Courtney Butler, and Michael Rush. In August 2002, Toney beat Jason Robinson in an IBF Cruiserweight title elimination fight. This set up a fight between Toney and the champion, Vassiliy Jirov. After a postponement, the fight happened on April 26, 2003. Going into the 12th and final round, with the scores fairly even and the fight in the balance, Toney knocked the undefeated Jirov down in the 12th. The Kazakh rose from the canvas to go to the distance, but Toney got the judges verdict and was now a three-weight World Champion.

For Toney's performance he was awarded comeback of the year and named fighter of the year. The fight itself was named "Fight Of The Year" by The Ring magazine. Immediately afterward, Toney moved up to heavyweight.

On November 4, 2011, Toney stepped into the ring at 199 lbs, the lowest he has been since 2003 against Russian star Denis Lebedev in Russia for the interim WBA World cruiserweight title. Toney was never competitive throughout the bout after encountering problems with his left knee during round two, and the judges all had it 108 – 120. A week after the fight it was revealed Toney needed surgery to repair his knee.^[11]

Heavyweight career

Even when Toney was a middleweight, he insisted that he would one day be the heavyweight champion of the world. His October 4, 2003, victory over aging former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield was Toney's entry into the heavyweight division. After a shaky first round, Toney picked apart Holyfield with shots to the body and head before stopping him in the 9th round. After the fight Toney declared he was "undestructable", that he "got milk baby" and didn't want any "bad ass questions" from announcer Jim Gray.^[12]

On September 23, 2004, Toney faced off with Rydell Booker. Although Toney injured his left arm, he was still able to defeat the clearly outmatched Booker, getting a 12-round unanimous decision for the fringe IBA World Heavyweight title.^[13]

On April 30, 2005, he defeated John Ruiz by a unanimous decision in a 12-round match for the World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight Championship. Toney joined Bob Fitzsimmons and Roy Jones Jr. as the only former world middleweight champs to go on & win a legit heavyweight title. However, Toney failed his post-fight drug test, testing positive for the anabolic steroid stanozolol. This led to the New York Athletic Commission changing the bout's official outcome to a "no-contest", deducting the win from Toney's career record and banning him from boxing for 90 days. The WBA ordered that Ruiz be reinstated as its champion and that Toney be ineligible for another WBA Heavyweight title shot for two years. Toney defended himself by claiming that the steroids were given to him by a doctor to treat the arm injury he suffered during the Rydell Booker fight.^[14]

In his bout after the Ruiz fight, Toney won a unanimous decision victory over former heavyweight contender Dominic Guinn. Toney next fought against Hasim Rahman on March 18, 2006, for the WBC Heavyweight title. The result was a twelve-round majority draw.

Toney's next two outings were losses to Samuel Peter. The first fight was held in Los Angeles, California on September 2, 2006. Toney lost by split decision. The return bout was held in Hollywood, Florida, on January 6, 2007, and Toney once again lost to Peter, this time by unanimous decision. Both fights were WBC eliminator bouts for the belt held by Oleg Maskaev.

Toney's next bout came on December 13, 2008, against Fres Oquendo. Oquendo was penalized one point in round eight for a rabbit punch, which would prove to be the deciding factor in the fight. Toney won a close, controversial split decision. On September 12, 2009, James fought heavyweight fighter Matthew Greer (12–5–0 11KO) at the Pechanga Resort & Casino.^[15] James won via TKO victory in round two.

On February 24, 2011, Toney made his return to boxing and won a ten-round unanimous decision against Damon Reed. All three judges scored the bout 100–90. For this bout Toney weighed in at a career high of 257 lbs.^[16]

On April 7, 2012 Toney fought Bobby Gunn and won by a fifth round stoppage due to a hand injury sustained by Gunn. More than one year later on April 28, 2013 James Toney returned to take on Lucas Browne in Australia, for the WBF heavyweight title and lost by wide unanimous decision.

It was announced that James Toney would compete in Matchroom Sport's Prizefighter Series at heavyweight, it was the 3rd Prizefighter in which International heavyweights competed. It was also the 1st in a special UK v US tournament, the event took place on November 14, 2013, at Bethnal Green's York Hall on its usual channel of Sky Sports HD. Toney won his first bout in the Prizefighter tournament against British heavyweight Matthew Legg. He won by a TKO in the 3rd round and advanced to the semi finals. He was defeated in the semi final bout by fellow American Jason Gavern by majority decision.

After a year and a half out of the ring, Toney decided to make another comeback in the heavyweight division at the age of 46. He fought journeyman Charles Ellis, and lost by ten round unanimous decision on August 8, 2015.

Mixed martial arts career

Toney was spotted in attendance at UFC 108 on January 2, 2010, which led to talks between him and UFC President Dana White regarding fighting in the organization. On March 3, it was confirmed by White that the two had agreed and signed a multi-fight deal with the company, at the age of 42.^[17]

To attempt to help his transition into MMA, Toney was coached by trainer Juanito Ibarra.^[18][19] Toney was later coached by Trevor Sherman.^[20]

Toney vs. Couture

His debut fight was against UFC Hall of Famer and former UFC Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight champion Randy Couture at UFC 118 on August 28, 2010.^[21] Couture scored a takedown against Toney 15 seconds into the first round and at 3:19, Couture submitted Toney.^[22] Toney was subsequently released from his contract with the UFC.^[23]

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
91 fights	76 wins	10 losses
By knockout	46	0
By decision	29	10
By disqualification	1	0
Draws	3
No contests	2

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
91	Loss	76–10–3 (2)	Charles Ellis	UD	10	Aug 8, 2015	The Chase Park Plaza Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
90	Loss	76–9–3 (2)	Jason Gavern	MD	3	Nov 14, 2013	York Hall, London, England	Prizefighter 32: heavyweight semi-final
89	Win	76–8–3 (2)	Matt Legg	TKO	3 (3), 1:04	Nov 14, 2013	York Hall, London, England	Prizefighter 32: heavyweight quarter-final
88	Win	75–8–3 (2)	Kenny Lemos	UD	8	Jun 28, 2013	Sky Ute Casino Resort, Ignacio, Colorado, U.S.
87	Loss	74–8–3 (2)	Lucas Browne	UD	12	Apr 28, 2013	Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, Australia	For vacant WBF heavyweight title
86	Win	74–7–3 (2)	Bobby Gunn	RTD	5 (12), 3:00	Jul 4, 2012	Landers Center, Southaven, Mississippi, U.S.	Won vacant IBU heavyweight title
85	Loss	73–7–2 (2)	Denis Lebedev	UD	12	Nov 4, 2011	Khodynka Arena, Moscow, Russia	For WBA interim cruiserweight title
84	Win	73–6–3 (2)	Damon Reed	UD	10	Feb 24, 2011	San Manuel Indian Casino, Highland, California, U.S.
83	Win	72–6–3 (2)	Matthew Greer	KO	2 (10), 2:33	Sep 12, 2009	Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.
82	Win	71–6–3 (2)	Fres Oquendo	SD	12	Dec 13, 2008	Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, U.S.	Won vacant WBO–NABO and IBA heavyweight titles
81	NC	70–6–3 (2)	Hasim Rahman	TKO	3 (12), 3:00	Jul 16, 2008	Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.	Won vacant WBO–NABO heavyweight title; Originally a TKO win for Toney, later ruled an NC after an incorrect decision
80	Win	70–6–3 (1)	Danny Batchelder	SD	10	May 24, 2007	HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, U.S.
79	Loss	69–6–3 (1)	Samuel Peter	UD	12	Jan 6, 2007	Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.	For NABF heavyweight title
78	Loss	69–5–3 (1)	Samuel Peter	SD	12	Sep 2, 2006	Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.	Lost IBA heavyweight title; For NABF heavyweight title
77	Draw	69–4–3 (1)	Hasim Rahman	MD	12	Mar 18, 2006	Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.	For WBC heavyweight title
76	Win	69–4–2 (1)	Dominick Guinn	UD	12	Oct 1, 2005	Events Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.	Retained IBA heavyweight title
75	NC	68–4–2 (1)	John Ruiz	UD	12	Apr 30, 2005	Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.	Retained IBA heavyweight title; Won WBA heavyweight title; Originally a UD win for Toney, later ruled an NC after he failed a drug test
74	Win	68–4–2	Rydell Booker	UD	12	Sep 23, 2004	Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.	Won vacant WBC Continental Americas and IBA heavyweight titles
73	Win	67–4–2	Evander Holyfield	TKO	9 (12), 1:42	Oct 4, 2003	Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
72	Win	66–4–2	Vassiliy Jirov	UD	12	Apr 26, 2003	Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.	Won IBF cruiserweight title
71	Win	65–4–2	Jason Robinson	KO	7 (12), 2:47	Aug 18, 2002	Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.
70	Win	64–4–2	Michael Rush	TKO	10 (10), 2:10	May 31, 2002	Chinook Winds Casino, Lincoln City, Oregon, U.S.
69	Win	63–4–2	Sione Asipeli	UD	10	Mar 22, 2002	Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
68	Win	62–4–2	Wesley Martin	TKO	3 (10), 1:08	Jul 30, 2001	Crystal Park Casino, Compton, California, U.S.
67	Win	61–4–2	Saúl Montana	TKO	2 (12), 2:26	Mar 29, 2001	Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
66	Win	60–4–2	Courtney Butler	TKO	3 (10), 1:14	Nov 3, 2000	Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
65	Win	59–4–2	Terry McGroom	MD	10	Jan 21, 2000	DePaul Alumni Hall, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
64	Win	58–4–2	Ramón Garbey	UD	10	Oct 8, 1999	Roseland Ballroom, Taunton, Massachusetts, U.S.
63	Win	57–4–2	Adolpho Washington	TKO	10 (10), 0:52	Jul 30, 1999	Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.
62	Win	56–4–2	Terry Porter	TKO	8 (10), 2:09	Mar 7, 1999	Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
61	Win	55–4–2	Steve Little	UD	12	Jun 14, 1997	Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.	Won vacant IBO cruiserweight title
60	Loss	54–4–2	Drake Thadzi	MD	12	May 14, 1997	Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.	For vacant IBO light heavyweight title
59	Win	54–3–2	Mike McCallum	UD	12	Feb 22, 1997	Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.	Won vacant WBU cruiserweight title
58	Loss	53–3–2	Montell Griffin	UD	12	Dec 6, 1996	Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.	Lost WBU light heavyweight title
57	Win	53–2–2	Duran Williams	TKO	9 (12), 2:06	Aug 9, 1996	Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.	Retained WBU light heavyweight title
56	Win	52–2–2	Charles Oliver	UD	10	Jul 3, 1996	Station Casino, St. Charles, Missouri, U.S.
55	Win	51–2–2	Earl Butler	TKO	4 (12), 0:46	May 14, 1996	Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.	Won WBU light heavyweight title
54	Win	50–2–2	Richard Mason	UD	10	Mar 1, 1996	Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
53	Win	49–2–2	Greg Everett	KO	2 (12), 2:03	Dec 8, 1995	Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.	Won WBU Continental cruiserweight title
52	Win	48–2–2	Ernest Mateen	DQ	5 (12), 2:59	Sep 9, 1995	Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.	Retained WBU light heavyweight title; Mateen disqualified for repeated fouls
51	Win	47–2–2	Freddie Delgado	TKO	5 (12), 0:35	Jun 18, 1995	Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.	Won WBU light heavyweight title
50	Win	46–2–2	Anthony Hembrick	RTD	5 (12), 3:00	Apr 30, 1995	Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.	Won USBA light heavyweight title
49	Win	45–2–2	Karl Willis	TKO	8 (10), 1:42	Mar 20, 1995	The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
48	Loss	44–2–2	Montell Griffin	MD	12	Feb 18, 1995	MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.	For IBF Inter-Continental light heavyweight title
47	Loss	44–1–2	Roy Jones Jr.	UD	12	Nov 18, 1994	MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.	Lost IBF super middleweight title
46	Win	44–0–2	Charles Williams	KO	12 (12), 2:45	Jul 29, 1994	MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.	IBF super middleweight title
45	Win	43–0–2	Vinson Durham	UD	10	May 18, 1994	Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.
44	Win	42–0–2	Tim Littles	TKO	4 (12), 1:03	Mar 5, 1994	Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.	Retained IBF super middleweight title
43	Win	41–0–2	Anthony Hembrick	TKO	7 (10), 0:47	Jan 16, 1994	Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, Pennsylvania, U.S.
42	Win	40–0–2	Tony Thornton	UD	12	Oct 29, 1993	Civic Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.	Retained IBF super middleweight title
41	Win	39–0–2	Larry Prather	UD	10	Aug 24, 1993	The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
40	Win	38–0–2	Danny Garcia	RTD	6 (10), 3:00	Jul 29, 1993	Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, Pennsylvania, U.S.
39	Win	37–0–2	Glenn Thomas	UD	10	Jun 6, 1993	The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
38	Win	36–0–2	Ricky Thomas	TKO	10 (10), 0:51	Apr 17, 1993	Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, Pennsylvania, U.S.
37	Win	35–0–2	Govoner Chavers	TKO	9 (10), 1:54	Mar 23, 1993	The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
36	Win	34–0–2	Iran Barkley	RTD	9 (12), 3:00	Feb 13, 1993	Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.	Won IBF super middleweight title
35	Win	33–0–2	Doug DeWitt	RTD	6 (10), 3:00	Dec 5, 1992	Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
34	Win	32–0–2	Mike McCallum	MD	12	Aug 29, 1992	Convention Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.	Retained IBF and lineal middleweight titles
33	Win	31–0–2	Ricky Stackhouse	TKO	3 (10)	May 26, 1992	The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
32	Win	30–0–2	Glenn Wolfe	UD	12	Apr 11, 1992	Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.	Retained IBF and lineal middleweight titles
31	Win	29–0–2	Dave Tiberi	SD	12	Feb 8, 1992	Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.	Retained IBF and lineal middleweight titles
30	Draw	28–0–2	Mike McCallum	SD	12	Dec 13, 1991	Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.	Retained IBF and lineal middleweight titles
29	Win	28–0–1	Francesco Dell'Aquila	TKO	4 (12), 0:43	Oct 12, 1991	Stade Louis II, Monte Carlo, Monaco	Retained IBF and lineal middleweight titles
28	Win	27–0–1	Reggie Johnson	SD	12	Jun 29, 1991	Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.	Retained IBF and lineal middleweight titles
27	Win	26–0–1	Michael Nunn	TKO	11 (12), 2:14	May 10, 1991	John O'Donnell Stadium, Davenport, Iowa, U.S.	Won IBF and lineal middleweight titles
26	Win	25–0–1	Alberto Gonzalez	TKO	5 (10), 2:00	Mar 31, 1991	Sands Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
25	Win	24–0–1	Merqui Sosa	SD	12	Jan 13, 1991	Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.	Retained IBC middleweight title
24	Win	23–0–1	Carlos Silva	TKO	5 (10), 1:29	Dec 10, 1990	Hyatt Regency, Dearborn, Michigan, U.S.
23	Win	22–0–1	Sanderline Williams	UD	10	Oct 16, 1990	Hyatt Regency, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
22	Win	21–0–1	Kevin Brazier	TKO	2 (10)	Aug 24, 1990	Hyatt Regency, Dearborn, Michigan, U.S.
21	Draw	20–0–1	Sanderline Williams	MD	10	Jul 26, 1990	Dearborn, Michigan, U.S.
20	Win	20–0	Ricardo Bryant	TKO	4 (12), 2:19	Jun 27, 1990	Hyatt Regency, Dearborn, Michigan, U.S.	Won IBC middleweight title
19	Win	19–0	Horacio Rene Brandan	KO	2 (10), 2:06	May 23, 1990	The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
18	Win	18–0	Jose Luis Esteven	TKO	5 (10), 1:25	Apr 27, 1990	Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
17	Win	17–0	Toby Tyler	TKO	5 (6), 1:57	Apr 5, 1990	The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
16	Win	16–0	Philip Morefield	KO	1 (10), 1:10	Mar 1, 1990	The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.	Won vacant Michigan middleweight title
15	Win	15–0	Danny Thomas	UD	8	Jan 20, 1990	The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
14	Win	14–0	Joe Johnson	TKO	4 1:45	Nov 29, 1989	The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
13	Win	13–0	Ron Amundsen	UD	10	Nov 13, 1989	Central Park Athletic Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
12	Win	12–0	Robert Clinton	KO	1	Oct 26, 1989	International Hotel & Resorts, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
11	Win	11–0	Ricardo Simpson	KO	2	Oct 12, 1989	The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
10	Win	10–0	Joe Summers	TKO	2	Sep 21, 1989	Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
9	Win	9–0	Lemark Davis	UD	6	Sep 7, 1989	The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
8	Win	8–0	Mark Stephens	TKO	2	Sep 7, 1989	Boat Club, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
7	Win	7–0	Steve Chaney	KO	1	Jun 6, 1989	Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
6	Win	6–0	Arthur Willis	SD	4	May 2, 1989	Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
5	Win	5–0	James Fernandez	UD	4	Feb 16, 1989	Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.
4	Win	4–0	Sammy Jenkins	TKO	4	Jan 17, 1989	Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.
3	Win	3–0	Carl Penn	KO	1	Jan 10, 1989	Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
2	Win	2–0	Ronnie Yoe	KO	1 1:30	Dec 6, 1988	The New Daisy Theatre, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
1	Win	1–0	Stephen Lee	TKO	2	Oct 26, 1988	Thomas Crystal Gardens, Mount Clemens, Michigan, U.S.	Professional debut

Titles in boxing

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
1 match	0 wins	1 loss
By knockout	0	0
By submission	0	1
By decision	0	0
Draws	0
No contests	0

Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Loss	0–1	Randy Couture	Submission (arm-triangle choke)	UFC 118	August 28, 2010	1	3:19	Boston, Massachusetts, United States	MMA debut

See also

• List of lineal boxing world champions
• List of middleweight boxing champions
• List of super middleweight boxing champions
• List of cruiserweight boxing champions
• List of IBF world champions

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External links

• James Toney's Official Website
• FightFan.com: Inside James Toney's Training Camp
• James Toney Fight-by-Fight Career record
• Professional boxing record for James Toney from BoxRec
• Professional MMA record for James Toney from Sherdog
  
• James Toney on entering into MMA
• James Toney at the Internet Movie Database