Toney set to return vs Guinn on Oct 1st

[Leo Pradun]

At least his keepin active, unlike some chumps(V Klit)

for the last time u ****head Klitschko is coming of an injury will u shut the hell up...

[Tha Greatest]

for the last time u ****head Klitschko is coming of an injury will u shut the hell up...

Then why isnt he fighting to keep active and we all know it's fake..

[Leo Pradun]

Once again, I see a bunch of meaningless bitching.

Almost every fighter in the top 15 WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Really, the only names worth even half a damn would have been Kirk Johnson, JC Gomez, and Fres Oquendo. Almost everyone else of signifigance is signed to a fight, or forced to wait on another fight.

This is a horrible fight, but at least Toney will be in the ring.
At that point, he will have fought twice more this year than Byrd and Vitali.

Here's to hoping Byrd will get in the ring with Toney if he beats Williamson.

did u not hear me Vitali was injured. Why u backing Toney up, u said Vitali fights all bums and look who Toney is fighting, I was expecting u here so I can see what u will say about this fight.

[Leo Pradun]

You're ******. Seriously, Vitali catches **** because he's held on to belts and defended against nobodies. He also catches **** for being the supposed #1 in the division, yet he looks for fights against guys like Oleg Maskaev. You can't even compare the two.

no buddy ur ******, the only reason why Vitali was looking for a fight was cause Rahman and Barret are fighting and Klitschko stated a long time ago that he would be ready to fight in September, it didint make sense to wait for Rahman Barret winner.
Klitschko Maskaev will prolly happen anyways cause Maskaev is fighting Samil Sam for the wbc #1 spot. Klitschko was injured

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Maskaev is fighting Samil Sam for the wbc #1 spot. Klitschko was injured

Where did you get this information?

[MetalVomit]

Toney is gonna kick Guinn's under achieving ass.

[SUPER ZAB FAN]

James Toney will be fighting Dominick Guinn on October 1st, poor choice of an opponent for someone that makes himself out to be the greatest fighter in the division I guess this just makes Toney seem more of a bum and some people on here say that Vitali Klitschko hasnt beaten anyone good well look at whos Toney fighting maybe u should hate on Toney...
James Toney To Return Against Guinn



NEW YORK - Lights (Out), camera, action!! Heavyweight superstar James Toney is back and returning to the ring on SHOWTIME.

The charismatic, talented Toney and Dominick “The Southern Disaster” Guinn lock horns in what is sure to be an action-packed main event on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005, at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast). Gary Shaw Productions in association with Goossen Tutor Promotions and Don King Productions will co-promote the 12-round International Boxing Association (IBA) heavyweight title bout from a site to be announced.

Toney (68-4-2, 43 KOs), of Grand Rapids, Mich., will be making his first appearance since he fought for the World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight crown on April 30, 2005, in New York. Toney easily outpointed defending champion John Ruiz to take the title, but the bout was later ruled a no-decision when Toney tested positive for a banned substance.

“No matter what happens, I know I did not cheat or take any illegal substances,” Toney, whose suspension ended July 30, said. “Keep in mind when the topic of steroids and drugs surface in the sport, James Toney states there is no need and has never been a need for me to indulge at all in any illegal substances to help me beat anybody.”

Toney had a “Lights Out” 12 months in 2003. He was named “Fighter of the Year” for his victories over Vassiliy Jirov and Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield. On April 26, he shocked the boxing world by scoring one knockdown en route to winning an electrifying 12-round decision over the then-undefeated Jirov for the IBF cruiserweight title. Then, the following Oct. 4, he dominated the legendary five-time heavyweight champion Holyfield, knocking him down once en route to a one-sided ninth-round TKO.

“I have always been ready to fight anybody out there, any time, anywhere.” Toney said. “I will knock them all over. My talent speaks for itself.’’

Guinn (25-2-1, 18 KOs), of Hot Springs, Ark., was very highly regarded when he turned pro on June 16, 2000. He had his way at the outset of his career, winning his initial 24 starts. But he has suffered some setbacks in recent bouts, going 1-2-1. Guinn knows that he needs a victory badly to help resurrect his promising career.

“It’s now or never,” Guinn said. “For me, this is like fighting for the undisputed heavyweight world title.’’

“When I beat Toney, I will show people what I am really all about,” Guinn said. “I know I can perform at a higher level. It was almost too easy for me at the beginning. But this is the ultimate challenge and I am ready for it.’’

Guinn began boxing at the age of nine, compiling an amateur record of 290-26. He captured several titles, including the Junior World Championships (1993), the National Golden Gloves (1997 and 1999), the U.S. National Championships (1998) and a bronze medal at the Goodwill Games (1998).

Guinn emerged as a force to be reckoned with on June 7, 2003, when he stopped former title contender Michael Grant in the seventh round. Guinn floored Grant four times before the referee stopped the contest.

On March 27, 2004, Guinn lost his first bout as a pro, suffering a split-decision defeat to the more experienced Monte Barrett in Little Rock, Ark, by the scores of 93-97 twice and 96-94.

Guinn rebounded to register a 23-second, first-round knockout over Phil Jackson in his next start. But Guinn dropped a 10-round decision to Sergei Liakhovich on Dec. 3, 2004, and boxed a 10-round draw with Friday Ahunanya on April 22, 2005.


SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING’s Steve Albert and Al Bernstein will call the action from ringside with Jim Gray serving as roving reporter. The executive producer of the SHOWTIME telecast will be Jay Larkin, with David Dinkins, Jr. producing and Bob Dunphy directing.

YEah but Vitali hasnt won belts in 3 divisions or has ever been named fighter of the year. He has never been one of the few fighters in history to move up from middleweight and win a Heavyweight belt . HE has never beat anyone of importance , and will never be mentioned among any of the all time greats like Toney will be one day .


Any more Questions ?

[michaeljackson]

O.K. I think Vitali faces Rahman, busts him up real good, and I thought thsat after Toeny busted up Guinn he would face Chris Byrd for the IBF title, but they obviously have someone else pegged as the #1 contender, but Toney will get a title shot in the next 7-8 months.

[myke_test1]

God damn Super Zab Fan you beat me to the punch i was gonna had out all those points and yeah fighter of the year TWICE....don't short change him please

[SUPER ZAB FAN]

God damn Super Zab Fan you beat me to the punch i was gonna had out all those points and yeah fighter of the year TWICE....don't short change him please

Leo Pardun is good for making Quitschko comments like that.

He must not have done his history on the two .