Video: James Toney Discusses The Denis Lebedev Loss
Former three division world champion James Toney discusses his recent decision loss in Moscow, Russia to hard punching cruiserweight contender Denis Lebedev.
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Pirog on Lebedev's Domination of Toney: 'A Sad Moment'
Dmitry Pirog, the unbeaten WBO middleweight champion, expressed his own feelings about James Toney’s dominating decison loss to Denis Lebedev in Moscow, Russia. Lebedev won a lopsided twelve round unanimous decision to capture the WBA interim-cruiserweight title. Toney didn't win a single round on the scorecards and his reflexes weren't there.
Bakhtin, Vyacheslav Glazkov, Ismayl Sillakh Win Bouts
Khodynka Ice Palace, Moscow, Russia - Denis Lebedev (23-1, 17KOs) dominated former three division world champion James "Lights Out" Toney (73-7, 44KOs) over twelve rounds to capture the interim-WBA cruiserweight title. All three judges had it 120-108.
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Photos: Lebedev Dominates Toney: Mega Event Gallery
Khodynka Ice Palace, Moscow, Russia - Denis Lebedev (23-1, 17KOs) dominated former three division world champion James "Lights Out" Toney (73-7, 44KOs) over twelve rounds to capture the interim-WBA cruiserweight title. All three judges had it 120-108.
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Tarver vs Lebedev Next in England?; Toney Claims Injury
Inside the Khodynka Ice Palace in Moscow, Russia, the post fight press conference for "Not a Step Back" took place, with all of the main personalities involved - including James Toney, Denis Lebedev, Kostya Tszyu, promoter Vladimir Hryunov and several other key figures. Earlier, Denis Lebedev dominated former three division champion James Toney over twelve one-sided rounds to capture the interim-WBA cruiserweight crown.
Video: James Toney vs. Denis Lebedev Official Weigh-In
James Toney and Denis Lebedev make weight for their cruiserweight battle for the WBA interim-championship. Toney returns to the cruiserweight division for the first time since 2003.
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Weights: James Toney 199, Denis Lebedev 197.5
The weights are in for Friday's big fight at the Ice Palace in Moscow, Russia. Former three division champion James "Lights Out" Toney returns to the cruiserweight division for the first time since 2003. For his last fight he weighed 257-pounds in February, but he came in at 199-pounds at the official weigh-in. The opponent, hard banger Denis Lebedev (22-1, 17 KOs) came in at 197-5-pounds. Toney (73-6-3, 44 KOs) vs. Lebdev will have the vacant interim-WBA title at stake.
Photos: James Toney, Slimmed Down, Mingles in Moscow
Former three division champion James "Lights Out" Toney, slimmed down and ready for battle, mingles with the local fans in Moscow, Russia. On November 4th, Toney faces dangerous cruiserweight Denis Ledbedev at the Khodynka Ice Palace on November 4. The 43-year-old Toney (73-6-3, 44 KOs) was joined by members of his team, former heavyweight champion Lamon Brewster and veteran trainer Buddy McGirt. Toney vs. Lebedev will have the vacant WBA-interim cruiserweight title at stake. Photos by Victor Sokolov/Allboxing.ru.
Antonio Tarver May Sit Ringside For Toney vs. Lebedev
According to event promoter, Vladimir Hryunov, IBO cruiserweight champion Antonio Tarver may travel to Moscow, Russia to sit ringside for the anticipated battle between former three division champion James "Lights Out" Toney (77-6-3, 44KOs) and top rated cruiserweight Denis Lebedev (22-1, 17KOs). The fight takes place on November 4th at the Khodynka Ice Palace
James Toney: I'll Break Lebedev Physically and Mentally!
Former three division champion James "Lights Out" Toney (77-6-3, 44KOs) is promising to punish cruiserweight Denis Lebedev (22-1, 17KOs) on November 4th at the Khodynka Ice Palace in Moscow, Russia. Speaking with reporter Alexander Pavlov, Toney promised to crush the hopes of the up and coming Lebdev and cripple his career. He doesn't believe will be able to sustain the punishment for too long.