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Open Letter to James Toney

Neuraxis20y ago

16.11.05 - James Toney: As you know I signed a contract to fight you for your IBA World Heavyweight Title, December 1st on Fox Sports’ Best Damn Sports Show, Period. (Later moved to December 15th ) This was a fight that you claimed to be a “Stay Busy” fight. Now I have learned that our fight has been canceled in hopes that you will fight WBC Champ Hasim Rahman in February or March of 2006. If our 12 round IBA Championship bout was indeed considered a “Stay Busy” fight by you, then why cancel our bout in hopes for a Rahman fight which would be at least 2-3 months later? I know why. Because you know I would have brought more to you than you want to risk. I was prepared to win and you weren’t willing to risk it. I, unlike some in our profession, am willing to fight anyone, anytime, anyplace. I now have a record of 61 wins 5 losses 1 draw and have 46 Knock Outs and I would have had 62 wins after December 15th. It’s still not too late to honor your signed agreement! -Rob “All-American Prizefighter” Calloway WBF World Heavyweight Champion WBA-PABA Heavyweight Champion NABC World Heavyweight Champion 10 Time Boxing Champion www.RobCalloway.com

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...or even in Booker's class either. lol to bad about that guy though, he goes from undefeated pro to locked up for a long ass time.

20y ago

def not in toneys class. ...or even in Booker's class either.

20y ago

James Toney is a fucking pussy!!!

20y ago

lol calloway is a joke, didnt rahman stop him in 2? calloway justs wants a pay day because he is just a journeymen. def not in toneys class.

20y ago

Calloway is not in Toney's class. This is just a cry for attention but then again why not try that when you probably lost the biggest purse of your life and the chance for several more as a trial horse for people who want to see if they can KO you as fast as Toney could.

20y ago

Or man you garbage like the rest and why fight you when I can get some recognition I am long over due for by schooling Rahman.....He would say that can't you hear it. hell yeah with a few more m #$#$# $#$#$ you can't fight *$#$%

20y ago

Toney's Reply.....And you are who ????? :confused: :D Or man you garbage like the rest and why fight you when I can get some recognition I am long over due for by schooling Rahman.....He would say that can't you hear it.

20y ago

Calloway is a non factor, and Toney is looking to secure a title shot in early 2006.

20y ago

Toney's Reply.....And you are who ????? :confused: :D

20y ago