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.