James Toney in Prizefighter

Former world champion James 'Light Out' Toney (75-8-3) is among the first names to be announced for the Britain vs. USA Prizefighter International Heavyweights bill at the York Hall on Thursday 14 November.

Toney joins fellow countryman Sherman ‘The Tank’ Williams (35-13-2), Norwich's Prizefighter II winner Sam Sexton (18-3), and, returning from a lengthy ban for performance enhancing drugs use, Larry 'The War Machine' Olubamiwo (20-3). Other names are expected to be selected shortly.

Olympic Gold medalist Anthony Joshua MBE will top the top the bill in his third pro fight (his second takes place in Sheffield this weekend (October 26) on the Kell Brook v Vyacheslav Senchenko card). He’ll be joined at the York Hall by his cousin Ben Ileyemi (1-0), who made a successful debut at Cruiserweight at The O2 earlier this month.

“Word got out this morning that James Toney was in the line-up and it’s already caused some reaction,” said Hearn.

“Heavyweight Prizefighter is always the most exciting edition of the tournament and we are looking forward to selecting the final four participants. It’s also great to have Anthony back in the capital as he continues his journey in the division and we expect a quick sell out for the November 14 event.”


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Will the 20-30 odd concoctions Larry O was on actually be out of system at this stage?..

Strongback wrote:Olympic Gold medalist Anthony Joshua MBE will top the top the bill in his third pro fight ...

Any we have out new Harrison!! There is no way that anybody deserves this in a learning fight. Lomachenko is the obvious problem here, but he is looking for a world title fight in his second fight, so that is a head liner!!

With regard to the rest of it, getting Toney in has to be a coup. Lets get Price in there from our side and maybe a Belfast cabbie or two!!

No different to the Colonel's special blend of herbs and spices that are likely to be coursing through Toney's veins

Larry wasn't too hot on the juice. If he's truly off it he's getting splattered.

For the amount of gear Larry was on he really shouldn't really be allowed fight again. He was a pharmaceutical unit.

Joshua tops a bill that includes Toney?

James Toney v the English language is the matchup I still want to see

Steffan wrote:James Toney v the English language is the matchup I still want to see

seen it dozens of times...he always loses though

Audley Harrison James Toney final! mark my words. two defensive masters at work for 3 rounds, should be exciting. At least Audley will have time to get out of the way

Who ever wins, it will be the biggest name on their record for years!

Sounds like a bill worth missing..........

I just hope that once Toney dazzles his way to the Prizefighter title those cowardly Klitschko brothers stop ducking him and take the fight the public wants to see.

Everyone knows Toney would destroy the Klitschko sisters

They need to stop ducking him