James Toney Shows Little in Split Decision Win

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A crowd of 4,269 gathered Thursday at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California to witness the ring return of James "Lights Out" Toney (70-6-3), who won an unpopular split decision win over journeyman Danny Batchelder. Batchelder (25-5-1), who lost three of his last four fights and took the Toney fight on three weeks' notice, made the former multi-division champ look old. [details]

[bishop2006]

I didnt even know he was fighting,a SD? Toney must be ageing,and obviously his body cant handle it nomore

[1bad65]

I loved watching him fight. But now it's time for him to retire. He could be one hell of a trainer IMO.

[King Koyle]

James clearly needs to retire.Why even bother continuing if he's unable or unwilling to even show up in shape?

[Underboss]

70 wins???? ****ing hell.[IMG]http://i39.***********.com/albums/e183/DaDeHustLa/Smileys/eek2smiley-1.gif[/IMG]

[Guest]

James clearly needs to retire.Why even bother continuing if he's unable or unwilling to even show up in shape?

Well, he came in out of shape and arguably beat Sam Peter in the first fight. He could get by on his skills alone, but it looks like he's losing that too...

[ddeg10]

Well, he came in out of shape and arguably beat Sam Peter in the first fight. He could get by on his skills alone, but it looks like he's losing that too...

For a journeyman such as the one he fought last night to nearly beat him is sad. Toney is one of those fighters who got old over night (the second Sam Peter fight). His body can't take it anymore.

[Gareth Ivanovic]

A SD over somebody he probably should have dominated doesn't sound good. It's probably not surprising that he came in not in shape, but even then he usually does good against guys like this. I hate to say it, but it's probably time for Toney to call it quits and retire.

[Jim_Davis]

I loved watching him fight. But now it's time for him to retire. He could be one hell of a trainer IMO.

Yeah I agree

[Haglerwins]

Toney should take some time off from fighting. His last 3 fights prior have taken a toll on his body. Didn't Rahman send him to the hospital from body punches as well?

Maybe a long rest from the ring can do him some good.