We get it. It’s his last hurrah and there’s no way James Toney(77-10-3, 47 KOs) is losing in front of his homecrowd. Enter Mike Sheppard(24-21-2, 10 KOs). A journeyman of no notable wins and who is known for doing ‘jobs’ against veteran legends. Sheppard’s assumed assignment on Saturday night: go down in the sixth.
That he certainly did, but oh boy was it ever awkward looking.
https://youtu.be/YB33ATk-FRM
Toney organised the fight through his Lights Out Promotions. The pay per event was held at the Eastern Michigan University Campus Convocation Center and had a price tag of $15,99. This was Toney’s first win in four years but fortunately he is now hanging them up for good. He has looked like a former shell of himself during the latter part of his career. He’s had weight issues and his speech problem is well documented as well.
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