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- Toney's performance against Jirov was outstanding, leading him to win "Comeback of the Year" and "Fighter of the Year" awards. The fight itself was named "Fight Of The Year" by The Ring magazine, securing Toney's status as an elite fighter.
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For Toney's performance he was awarded comeback of the year and named fighter of the year. The fight itself was named "Fight Of The Year" by The Ring magazine . Immediately afterward, Toney moved up to heavyweight, where he campaigned for the next 7 years.
- 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
- 77
- 10
- 1988–2017 (boxing), 2010 (MMA)
Sep 9, 2021 · James Toney was named fighter of the year in 1991 by The Ring magazine. For Toney’s performance against Jirov in 2003, he was awarded comeback of the year and named fighter of the year by The Ring magazine. The fight itself was named “Fight of the Year” by The Ring magazine.
- Amateur, Professional, MMA
- Kronk Gym, Detroit. Fortune Gym, Hollywood
- August 24, 1968
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
The fight itself was named "Fight Of The Year" by The Ring magazine, securing Toney's status as an elite fighter. Heavyweight James Toney was known throughout his career as a fighter who never turned down an opponent or a challenge, so it wasn't a surprise when he moved up to the heavyweight division.
His epic 12 round decision win over IBF cruiserweight championship Vassiliy Jirov in 2003 was named “Fight of the Year” and earned Toney “Comeback of the Year” honors. Toney eventually campaigned at heavyweight, drawing with Hasim Rahman and defeating Rydell Booker, Dominick Guinn and Hall of Famer Evander Holyfield among others.
Nov 22, 2017 · It took him a long time but he was named fighter of the year in 2003, when he outclassed the previously unbeaten Vassiliy Jirov to become world cruiserweight champion and moved up to...
Named The Ring Fighter of the Year for 1991 and 2003. Named the Boxing Writers Association of America Fighter of the Year for 1991 and 2003. Named The Ring Comeback of the Year fighter for 2003; Minor & Regional Titles. Michigan State Middleweight Championship (1990) IBC Middleweight Championship (1990) USBA Light Heavyweight Championship (1995)
Dec 13, 2008 · His campaigns in 1991 and 2003 were both recognized by Ring Magazine and the Boxing Writers Association of America with Fighter of the Year honors. The bout with Jirov was named 2003’s Fight of ...
