James Toney on winning world titles at middleweight AND heavyweight 🏆| Ringside Special
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We look back to the Ringside Special in 2013 with James 'Lights Out' Toney, as he joins Adam Smith and Johnny Nelson to discuss his amazing career in the ring and he also shares a few of his defensive tricks.
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@MrKIKO0riko 3 жыл бұрын
Fun fact: Toney has never been knocked out in 92 fights
@derickduah8764 3 жыл бұрын
MrKIKO0riko But if he doesn’t stop now he would. I guess he’s now 52
@seankeys5384 3 жыл бұрын
@@derickduah8764 it's possible but his opponent better not sleep I mean not for one second or it'll still be lights out
@edwarrior2526 3 жыл бұрын
What of samuel Peter's heavyweight fight
@timjespersen3605 3 жыл бұрын
Sad fact, CTE up the ass.
@georiv2834 3 жыл бұрын
Ya granite chin
@Realamericanfan7279 3 жыл бұрын
One of the Most underrated boxer in America🇺🇲🤬
@ghxstkennedy3637 3 жыл бұрын
Yea youre low key right
@lilken21 3 жыл бұрын
Facts. My personal fave fighter.
@lefthook7663 3 жыл бұрын
@@ghxstkennedy3637 not even low key he's a great boxer
@vitalyjohnson3514 3 жыл бұрын
Under rated? James is respected by all as a master boxer/counterpuncher.
@rukus9585 2 жыл бұрын
It's criminal how overlooked he is in most conversations
@siphombense3821 3 жыл бұрын
Sir James is not acting tough like most modern fighters do; he is just tough period.
@Stayawayfromme...0802 3 жыл бұрын
That man is one of the BEST OF ALL TIMES! Power, defense, and skill!
@MotorcityBart 3 жыл бұрын
So underrated! He was a football player then got into boxing only had 20 something amateur fights! He developed a great pro style and had great defense which he used to counter punch..He had one of the best trainers in the world..Bill "Pops" Miller! Respect from Michigan!
@edwardthompson1665 3 жыл бұрын
Best.Fighter.Ever
@stevebowness9435 2 жыл бұрын
AN ALL TIME GREAT 👍
@dacity3901 2 жыл бұрын
Lmao he knocked out Deon Sanders at college tryouts/practice.
@These-nutz 2 жыл бұрын
The philly shell , Floyd’s style also, he didn’t develop it, been around for a long time
@adamlees4496 3 жыл бұрын
Toney would have taken apart Froch and Groves with a cigar on.
@adamlees4496 3 жыл бұрын
@@jameshishappyeats8109 you know the guy. nose job,massive ego,thinks he'd beat calzaghe 🤣.He was a supermiddle like Toney and naturally would make a good fantasy fight.James was just as tough with the same granite chin but that's where any comparison ends when talent enters the equation.
@DrDoom931 3 жыл бұрын
@@jameshishappyeats8109 James would beat carl.. I was a huge carl fan. We all saw what andre did to him. James is every bit as sharp as andre ward was but with better defense and faster hands. He wouldve had carl figured by round 4 and picked him apart
@DrDoom931 3 жыл бұрын
@@jameshishappyeats8109 Froch had the power for sure. Toney had the defense. Who knows lol
@DrDoom931 3 жыл бұрын
@@jameshishappyeats8109 Man i love Froch. Loved how he came to foght every time. But in all honesty Dre Ward schooled carl. Carl could not find him for 10 rounds. Toney has even BETTER defensive and his hands are every bit as good as Wards. Toney 8 times out of 10
@DrDoom931 3 жыл бұрын
@@jameshishappyeats8109 Carls never been stopped. Lost both to mikkel kessler and andre ward by UD. Maybe a SD to kessler not sure
@ate5ive866 3 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest super middleweights of ALL TIME, true boxing fans know, hell of an athlete
@LostSoulzRecords 3 жыл бұрын
no doubt
@kwan81 Жыл бұрын
Facts
@Comeonemane1 Жыл бұрын
he stopped Evander .
@ComaToast1 3 жыл бұрын
"Today's fighters are built like cupcakes" 🤣😂
@jonasbuyle1341 3 жыл бұрын
No , not James Toney , he just does not care , he has an extra thick skull.
@daniellobo1680 3 жыл бұрын
EXACTLY dude. Except for Canelo and Pacquiao.... Everyone else is afraid to take on the best
@ComaToast1 3 жыл бұрын
@@daniellobo1680 nehh just becaused they are pushed onto us through mainstream media and take enhancements doesn't really make them great.
@thefactisfactis 2 жыл бұрын
💯🎯👏👏
@koswin7 2 жыл бұрын
Not wrong
@mathematics557 3 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest fighters of all time p4p , James toney is a legend 💯💯💪🏾💪🏾
@hippo4214 3 жыл бұрын
James Tony is one of my all time fav fighters, he so good at avoiding punches
@Jay-iq6yh 3 жыл бұрын
Doesn't sound like it !
@tom2581 3 жыл бұрын
Besides when he fights Roy
@hamdanfalcon 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah he knew how to slip a punch
@chriswright6245 3 жыл бұрын
Can't go through a storm and not get wet.
@humorlesscomedy7657 3 жыл бұрын
Jay 1 that was because all he did was spar, he rarely got it in actual fight
@BrownBomber92181 3 жыл бұрын
He actually sounds a bit better since he hasn't been fighting. 10 years ago it was extremely difficult to comprehend what he was saying. Not taking blows to the head and getting slimmer has helped.
@Dreamformeable 3 жыл бұрын
This interview is old..........
@smartwolf9045 3 жыл бұрын
@@Dreamformeable oh...I wish it wasn't the case...
@MrAlio101 3 жыл бұрын
Its from 2013
@ChrisDeVarro 2 жыл бұрын
Lol remember when he was getting ready to fight Randy Couture how he sounded?
@BrownBomber92181 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisDeVarro yea, that was pretty bad
@mclife1 2 жыл бұрын
Toney is a great got a lot of respect for him a true fighter, the man even stopped Holyfield.
@dukemakaveli 2 жыл бұрын
Holyfield was already passed his prime
@dfpguitar 3 жыл бұрын
Toney genuinely loved fighting more than any boxer since TV was invented. That was both his greatest strength and downfall. Because he never stopped fighting till people stopped offering him fights. He would get in the ring today if anyone asked him. He was the only top tier boxer to step into an MMA cage with the confidence that his boxing would be enough.
@DrDoom931 3 жыл бұрын
I might be wrong but im pretty sure he's the only boxing champ to ever grace the mma cage
@chaeltheamericanmurderersi8450 3 жыл бұрын
Aaron Echols well if you consider the WBA regular belt a world title then you would be wrong. Lucas Browne has had a couple of mma bouts and has held the wba regular title
@DrDoom931 3 жыл бұрын
@@chaeltheamericanmurderersi8450 Hey man a belts a belt lol Thanks for correcting me!
@DrDoom931 3 жыл бұрын
@GRap TheGOAT Oh yeah lol forgot about him knocking out Sylvia
@adam_19855 3 жыл бұрын
A modern day gladiator
@godsnobody2915 3 жыл бұрын
James Toney is one of the greatest stylists that ever lived. Watching him fight was such a pleasure, as he was a counter puncher that had power. You missed and you paid the price.
@eduardocruz7987 2 жыл бұрын
You know I work on Jame's Toney every day. I don't think it's a symptom of being punch drunk, at first I thought it was. But I genuinely think it's a vocal cord problem
@AuthenticSelfGrowth 3 жыл бұрын
True legend who fought everyone 🔥
@jonathansmith5850 3 жыл бұрын
Proper old school hard nut James Toney. Matched his talk. Brilliant skill too.....
@rsk00000 3 жыл бұрын
Ive never seen anyone more fearless. Never ever complained
@jasonmusic3 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sky Sports for acknowledging James and giving him recognition.
@realworldtraining5303 3 жыл бұрын
This damage was done in the gym, sparring. Don’t mistake this with punch drunk, this is a rare case of punch poisoning.
@eastcoastshine2009 3 жыл бұрын
James did very little of the traditional strength and conditioning . His fight prep was mostly just sparring high amount of rounds. Over time the head getting rattled inside of headgear will take quite a toll. Most cases of brain damage happen as a result of long tough sparring consistently.
@DrDoom931 3 жыл бұрын
Yes your correct. He's also from detroit and talks hood af. Its a combo of the two. Just like holyfield with his bama accent too
@user-bc4uz9tp8k 3 жыл бұрын
@@DrDoom931 he is from and grew up in Grand Rapids Michigan...actually, like Floyd. He fought out of Detroit and spent a lot time training at Kronk. He reps Detroit probably because thats were he was during the prime of his career
@DrDoom931 3 жыл бұрын
@@user-bc4uz9tp8k Thanks for correction!
@khaleedabdul-azeezedwards9523 3 жыл бұрын
@@DrDoom931 You gotta be from the DMV. I'm from Oxon Hill.
@Malani41 3 жыл бұрын
James Toney! The perfect boxer! One of the very best!
@gohamdvd9297 3 жыл бұрын
25 years deep in the game baby!!
@primetimekav1936 3 жыл бұрын
This mans skillset was something else, one of my all time favourites 🙌🏿
@sanchez5963 2 жыл бұрын
The experience this man had is unbelievable, he was the most experienced fighter I’ve ever seen.
@sergiotorres9256 3 жыл бұрын
He had an amazing defense, implacable timing and a solid rock heart. Like others said, an underrated fighter.
@BadselS 3 жыл бұрын
In his prime he was something else. That shoulder roll...
@rickjamesjr6651 3 жыл бұрын
Toney was a beast my absolute favorite fighter the defense was a thing of Beauty that counter right hand was amazing
@chrismale9976 3 жыл бұрын
James Toney is a legend!!! People will never forget how great he was in his prime
@liamfoo09 2 жыл бұрын
his style was so unique, defensive genius
@MaikiStarwood 3 жыл бұрын
James Toney, such an awesome champion with fantastic skills; always so great to watch his fights. He was artist in the ring.
@frenchfrymontana3564 3 жыл бұрын
The fighters of today could learn a lot from James Toney...This guy had respect and skill🔥🔥🔥
@malikh7761 3 жыл бұрын
Respect for who? Lmfaoo you have no idea how funny and angry toney was in his prime
@jacobnieves9505 3 жыл бұрын
Skill but no respect at all man
@elduccitv4304 3 жыл бұрын
Today's fighters do too much cherry-picking, afraid to lose their 0
@aspiknf 3 жыл бұрын
@@elduccitv4304 Correct
@aspiknf 3 жыл бұрын
@@elduccitv4304 It sucks big time
@jaydub5449 3 жыл бұрын
A man that's literally scared of nothing and love to fight.. Ali, Toney, gentleman that put there body and mind on the line
@_gw33do_ 3 жыл бұрын
Toney is a legend and glad to see he is still sharp after all of those wars 🙏🏼
@chriscatto2818 3 жыл бұрын
He’s a living legend
@mariumrajah 3 жыл бұрын
Legend He was an excellent boxer Lights out James Toney
@ghettoblacktheater 3 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest boxers in the history of the sport. James "Lights Out" Toney. By the way he won that first fight between himself and Samuel Peters. I had it 117-111 or 9 rounds to 3.
@thomassabatier506 3 жыл бұрын
For sure. No way he lost that first Sam Peter fight.
@jgatchaljgatchal8350 3 жыл бұрын
James Toney is such a character - great fighter.
@adeosinowo3197 Жыл бұрын
Truly one of the most dangerous fighters to ever live! A super middleweight that went on to K
@invisibleink7379 2 жыл бұрын
A legend & a great warrior .Salute👋
@Sam-tx1tn 3 жыл бұрын
Hard bastard. Great fighter!
@mattcollier1263 3 жыл бұрын
Love toney , one of the best ever to do it, heartbreaking seeing him today his speech is so slurred
@n.w.owhoknowstheshadowknow58 3 жыл бұрын
It's not heartbreaking. The man's lived a live few could dream of but this is the trade off. Myself listen to him I here a proud happy man to be honest
@CipherSerpico 2 жыл бұрын
If I could live my dream, and make enough so that my mother never had to worry about money again-in exchange for the possible consequences of Boxing/Combat Sports … I would take that deal, every time, every day, forever, and never even wonder if it was the wrong choice. Getting that deal would be greater than anything I could’ve asked for. Imho that’s the way that topic should be viewed.
@kyran333 3 жыл бұрын
This king of the rings highlights have been watched on youtube millions of times and, and will continue to do so, what a fighter
@Tbcz Жыл бұрын
James Toney in my top 5 boxers of all times
@johnharvey3748 2 жыл бұрын
When Legacy is talked about after a boxer’s career, this is one hell of a legacy. Fighting the best, not just in one, but several weight classes. A true legend. There are big names out there at the moment in boxing, but do they have or deserve a great legacy? To be considered great?
@MrTommygun1979 5 күн бұрын
God I love this guy so much. TRUE fighter, TRUE legend.
@Bear-nu8xm Жыл бұрын
My favorite all time boxer now. He's so fast!!! I'm love Detroit too.
@gracebelho9386 2 жыл бұрын
James Lights Out Toney easily my favourite boxer of all time...such a beautiful beautiful beautiful fighting skills and never ever backed down from a fight....He truly was born a fighter rest all the fighters learn fighting...
@devinwarfieeld1151 3 жыл бұрын
This man never dunked anybody and is the funniest in the whole world he wants to fight mike Tyson now he legit badass.
@adf286 3 жыл бұрын
Sooooo underrated and under appreciated smh
@nds1116 3 жыл бұрын
Absolute defensive genius
@Crabtronics Жыл бұрын
James toney. One of the most talented guys to ever box. AND HE WAS EXCITING..and he could eat! Probly left that one out lol
@trinkabuszczuk6138 Жыл бұрын
This is great: never seen "Lights Out" smile before!
@willbutler2850 3 жыл бұрын
Never forget the holyfield fight when he stuck his tongue out at him while avoiding his jabs, class fighter
@SiLoMixMaster 3 жыл бұрын
@@mrlionrocks 'Evan Fields' was no stranger to a bit of juice either...
@mrbodycatcher6428 Жыл бұрын
Toney submitted his legacy with that fight
@leonardoandwelio1687 2 жыл бұрын
Loved James Toney, proper fighter, boxer and all round proper man
@lamontbills7095 3 жыл бұрын
Ilove watching James Tony fight he's the best
@nicholasdellipaoli226 3 жыл бұрын
James Toney is a fighter till the day he dies.
@badgerbhoy9534 3 жыл бұрын
Totally sublime skills, an utter genius 👍
@brightnewage7491 3 жыл бұрын
Great fighter, versatile and fought the best in his time
@zac5950 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely different class defensive Skills 🙏👊
@Mrtalkupdating Жыл бұрын
One of the greatest boxers in history,if he trained he would of gone undefeated,just remember he only done sparring,never done rd work,just straight boxer!
@Jay-qm8cx 3 жыл бұрын
James Toney is old school. Boxing is second nature to him, such a natural talent.
@thegemini1547 Жыл бұрын
James Toney is one of my favourite boxer of all time .He is a warrior and a Strong man, he doesn't run away from any fight.Legend
@chrisphillips916 3 жыл бұрын
Underrated Toney display is against Holyfield, he took him apart. Toney was out of this world to watch. And a good measure of how good Jones was in the mid 90s
@thomaspollock9941 3 жыл бұрын
But lets be honest, real deal ass miles past it. Toneys a good fighter but holyfield was well past it vs toney
@alexshoneya 3 жыл бұрын
@@thomaspollock9941 difference in age is not that big. JT is a boogyman for Holyfield
@thomaspollock9941 3 жыл бұрын
@@alexshoneya mabye, but the holyfield who beat bowe and tyson would beat toney
@aspiknf 3 жыл бұрын
@@thomaspollock9941 I disagree
@peterpereira3653 2 жыл бұрын
No that's really an overrated win, Evander Holyfield was a shadow of his glorious best.A good win for James Toney but Evander Holyfield was pretty much done by the time they fought at heavyweight.
@Coa_Kralj_Coa_The_King 2 жыл бұрын
What a Legend!!! I was always respect him!!! Now even more!!!
@Mr.Memphis10 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent interview! James "Lights Out" Toney favorite boxer and definitely one of the great ones!!
@CuscaKid 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic interview. Loved watching James Toney with all his skill and confidence. Legend
@matthew-jy5jp 3 жыл бұрын
James was a great fighter
@najisayeed2082 Жыл бұрын
TONEY'S IRAN BARKLEY fight was ABSOLUTE PERFECTION. Just like the fight HAGLER against TONY SIBSON.
@2024TD Жыл бұрын
A pound for pound legend
@zaffranali 3 жыл бұрын
Someone should arrange an exhibition; Mike tyson vs James toney
@belovedbrother 2 жыл бұрын
My fav fighter! Lights out!!!
@israelolupelumi8208 2 ай бұрын
Even, Floyd Mayweather himself called James Tony the "Shoulder roll Master". James Toney was s real dude in and outside the ring. No pretense. Respect for the dude.
@jasonbrynn5633 3 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite boxers. Detroit in the house
@abusayed93 2 жыл бұрын
Biggest set of balls in combat sports history! Period!
@abrahamschmidt6830 2 жыл бұрын
Legend & fearless
@Assface2k 2 жыл бұрын
duran and toney are my favs. That would be my dream fantasy fight to watch them at middleweight fight each other
@treeroot7505 Жыл бұрын
Definitely the best two fighters to watch.
@LaitheAboudouIbouroi 3 жыл бұрын
James tones is my favourite boxer all the time
@richardmccormick859 7 ай бұрын
Love it and tough as they come!! 🎙🥊
@stephank8641 3 жыл бұрын
His a legend!!!
@benjamincuevas199 2 жыл бұрын
I loved watching “lights out” fight.
@paulwonderley538 Жыл бұрын
respect to the man he is one of the greatest to ever step in the ring
@Carlmuscleman67 2 жыл бұрын
Would never rule Toney out in beating anyone in any weight the guy was unique absolute phenomenal fighter
@UNDERGROUNDOG 3 жыл бұрын
All time great.
@thegemini1547 Жыл бұрын
The smoothest boxer of all time
@ronaldrodwell9169 2 жыл бұрын
1 Of The GREATEST Ever James Toney
@blahblah-if3nf 3 жыл бұрын
My favourite fighter of all time a true atg good to see him get this interview, when was this from?
@quest8054 3 жыл бұрын
Agree👍🏾 JT is my favorite of all time as well. Amazing talent
@n.w.owhoknowstheshadowknow58 3 жыл бұрын
My favourite all time. Miss read Tyson Fury just slightly
@respawnicon 2 жыл бұрын
Toney is a helluva fighter. Abrasive personality but you can't question his fighting spirit.
@joshuamatthews1764 3 жыл бұрын
Tony is fight ready I believe it!!
@wretchedman1711 2 жыл бұрын
Toney's fight with Jirov was the most exciting fight I have witnessed.
@briansmith5444 Ай бұрын
The coldest stare down in the business, and hell of a champion
@simonpieman1653 3 жыл бұрын
My favourite fighter!!!
@kaz5150619 2 жыл бұрын
LOVE this guy
@rodwilliam3890 2 жыл бұрын
He was amazing
@adz4301 3 жыл бұрын
Underrated champion!
@joystickcasaa8148 3 жыл бұрын
2013 and he was still fighting? I am glad Toney retired he was a hell of a fighter
@samuelwoods164 3 жыл бұрын
He had his last fight in 2017 and he won the WBF (small time but still, it was three years ago) heavyweight championship. 92 fights and lost 10.... all by decision, he was a great fighter.
@aspiknf 3 жыл бұрын
He also tried his hand at the Octagon
@tirrellsharrock Жыл бұрын
Jsmes toney motivation is incredible
@Mark-hu9tf 2 жыл бұрын
One of the best for sure.
@johnniblueeyes2786 7 ай бұрын
Never forget the commentary of the last 2 rounds against Girov.Emanuel Steward was screaming into the microphone.That is how exciting it was-tingles down your spine watching.Toney was a defensive genius.He made the legend Holyfield look amateur after going up to HEAVYWEIGHT!
@samtaurus007 2 жыл бұрын
Fascinating insight into Toney's mind. Or to let the man speak for himself - "Bssshimwissel, immabssstchoo yallgffffitigh fmmmmslfff". :)
@ceedot9409 2 жыл бұрын
I'm from the UK and James toney was one my favourite boxes
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