James Tony's ban is halved

**katfight** · 08-09-2007 10:20 AM

so maybe they shud bring in a mandate ban for drug abuse within the sport

say 18mths
and everyone has to serve the same

**Jody Lane** · 08-09-2007 01:29 PM

I don't think it will make a difference. His chances of winning a major title at HW are gone. His time at the top is over.

**Gandalf** · 08-09-2007 05:39 PM

I dont know how I feel about this to be honest.

James has been one of my favourite fighters for a long long time but this second banning has left a seriously sour flavour in my mouth. I dont know why the ban has been halved but I do think we the fans deserve an explanation and justification.

With hindsight and this is coming from one of his biggest supporters....he has definitely been on the slide. Admittedly he has contributed to it all by refusing to try and get in the shape he should always try and maintain as a pro. The Rahman fight was awful to watch. Admittedly, I think he beat Peter the first time out, but the second time he was outboxed. Toney being outboxed by a Sam Peter is a serious sign. Yes, Peter was surprisingly good but now I reflect I think the condition of James had to have played its part again. And then there was Toneys last and apparently unimpressive fight. I havent seen it and so have few others and I judge only on what I have read.

Part of me wishes Toney could surprise them all and claim a belt, but another part of me now wants an end to his career what with its recent shamings and the continual issues with his condition.

**Trainer Monkey** · 08-09-2007 05:55 PM

This is suprising,Cali has a really hard-nosed board

**Punisher136** · 08-12-2007 07:26 AM

Originally Posted by 'Big' Dan McCarthy

Very surprising, the California State must have had a very good reason to halve his ban, maybe it involves the rumoured damage to his pituitary gland, causing hormonal imbalance.

http://www.fightnews.com/fightnews_2...ASZVrGklk.html

3 boxing stories there and they consist of steroids and prison time. Gotta love this sport.

**BoomBoom** · 08-12-2007 11:03 PM

Holy Sh@t Eric Morel raped a 15 yo girl. I was wondering what happened to him.....and he only got 2 years!! WTF!?!

**Lionheart Lacy** · 08-12-2007 11:23 PM

toney said it must ave had something to do with the supplements he was taking, sayin they must ave been contaminated. they must have belived him or it made sense cos ufc fighter franca admitted to taking the drugs, nevada were happy he was honest or some shit but still upheld his ban but let toney of cos of his long career.

**Beanflicker** · 08-13-2007 03:56 AM

Originally Posted by ACEA

wouldn't you feel a bit pissed off if you had beat yourself up in the gym for a few months only for the other guy to show up with a beer gut and have sacrificed S*** coming into the fight and still whip your a**. I just feel JT could show some respect to his opponents and at least look like he is taking the fight seriously. Many guys out there would sell their soul to have as much ability as JT but i bet they would never show up in the condition he does.

Man, if you get your ass kicked by an old, fat blown up middleweight, thats YOUR problem, not Toney's. This is pro boxing man, its not Toney's responsibility to worry about the feelings of his opponent.