By Rick Reeno

BoxingScene.com was informed that talks are still ongoing to match former three division champion James Toney (70-6, 43KOs) against Olympic Gold Medal winner Audley Harrison (23-3, 17KOs). Toney's promoter Dan Goossen has spoken with Frank Warren about making the fight. When and where is still up for discussion.

Toney fought to a three-round no-contest with Hasim Rahman in July. It was initially ruled a TKO win for Toney after Rahman told the ringside physician that he was having trouble with his vision due an earlier clash of heads that opened up a cut above his eye. The ringside doctor stopped the fight after the third, but Rahman would later protest the decision, which the California State Athletic Commission would eventually overturn and change to the no-contest. Harrison fought last weekend in Manchester, putting on lackluster performance on route to a decision win over Brazilian heavyweight George Arias.

Toney-Harrison is a true heavyweight crossroads match. The size difference could make it an interesting fight. Harrison at 6'4-6'5 in height, is bigger than any of Toney's previous opponents. He also has a 14-inch reach advantage over Toney. Harrison is 4-3 in his last 7, Toney is 2-2-1-2 (2 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw, 2 no decisions) in his last 7. Both guys are up there in age, Harrison turns 37 next month and Toney turned 40 in August. A win could go a long way in a very open heavyweight division. Another loss, at their age, could close the door.