James Toney-Hasim Rahman Rematch For July 16

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Last update: 05-28-2008 Read more by Mark Vester

James Toney-Hasim Rahman Rematch For July 16

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By Mark Vester

It appears that a deal has been struck for James "Lights Out" Toney (70-6, 43KOs) to face former heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman (45-6, 36KOs) in a rematch on July 16. Toney previously faced Rahman, then the WBC champion, in March of 2006 at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. The fight�would end in�a majority draw, but most felt Rahman did enough to earn the decision.

Toney's promoter�Dan Goossen informed MaxBoxing/BoxingScene.com's Steve Kim of the news. The fight falls on a Wednesday and leaves Fox Sports Net�and ESPN as the two television options.

"I've made a deal for James and Hasim Rahman. I'm just closing the details on the television," Goossen said.

Rahman was recently mentioned as�David Haye's first opponent�as a�Golden Boy Promotions fighter. Haye will probably not re-enter the heavyweight ranks until the end of the year, which gives Rahman more than enough time to take the fight if he beats Toney in July.

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on 05-28-2008 by Precision

Toney needs to retire.

on 05-28-2008 by Scott9945

[quote=Tunney;3543169]Instead of fighting, they should have a hamburger eating competition. Having the two old fat men fight on ESPN won't do the ratings any good.[/quote] [B][I][FONT=Arial]I don't think it will do boxing any good, but the ratings will be pretty decent. People will always...

on 05-28-2008 by Carnivore

Both of them should retire, they are hurting their legacy by continuing fighting as fat, middle-aged men. It's not good for the sport of boxing for two fat men to square off on TV - it's degrading.

on 05-28-2008 by DuttyAlacrity

They're both washed up... I like toney but he's damaged goods now It would be nice if he gives a good performance though

on 05-28-2008 by Chase8400

I guess if you have nobody to fight, then fight a nobody. That statement can be said for both sides. Neither man bring any hope to the division. Either man would get violently Ko'd by Wladimir and should never get another title shot. I don't care if they beat one another 10 times over.