James “Lights Out†Toney Becomes Eight-Time World ChampPosted in 2012, Tracy Morin with tags Bryant, Flanagan, Gunn, Toney on April 8, 2012 by Champ On April 7 at the Landers Center in Southaven, Mississippi, seven-time champion and future Hall of Famer James “Lights Out†Toney (73-7-3, 44 KOs) received a five-round workout against Bobby “The Celtic Warrior†Gunn (21-4-1, 18 KOs) during which he was only lightly tested. Toney, at 43 years old, sported a softened midsection (he weighed in at 248 pounds) but displayed still-sharp reflexes and head movement as he stalked the younger Gunn and relied upon his slickness and considerable experience to avoid absorbing shots. Gunn landed a few lefts, mostly hooks, throughout the first five rounds that sent the sweat flying, but Toney’s popping jabs, one-two combos and lethal rights nullified any potential momentum for the less-experienced fighter. After round 5, Gunn failed to answer the bell due to a broken hand sustained in round 4, allowing Toney to become an eight-time world champion and new holder of the IBU Heavyweight Championship title. When asked to comment on the win over Gunn James Toney said some stuff that SOUNDED like words of some sort.
Toney should change his nickname. Lights out doesn't make sense. He doesn't knock people out and hell I bet even his fridge sees more lights on then lights out.
