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“I want Klitschko sisters next”
Published: 14 September, 2009, 13:13
James Toney
TAGS: Sport, Boxing, Klitschko
US heavyweight James Toney has teased the Klitschko brothers, referring to them as “sisters” after knocking out Matthew Greer on Sunday night.
The 41-year-old former IBF Middleweight, Super Middleweight and Cruiserweight Champion came into the bout at his lightest weight since stopping Evander Holyfield in his debut as a heavyweight six years ago.
James “Lights Out” Toney needed just two rounds to deal with his countryman. He dropped Greer (12-6, 11 KO) with a left to the body midway in the first round. Toney (72-6-3, 44 KO) pounded away to the head and body with combinations, forcing Greer’s corner to stop the fight some thirty seconds away from the end of the second round.
“I felt great at the lower weight,” Toney told Boxingscene.com. “When I was heavier I felt like I was losing my speed and stamina. Even when he hit me I wasn’t hurt. Now I’m 41 years old, 21 really, and I’m a heavyweight fighting like a middleweight. If I can get one of the Klitschko sisters to fight me next fight, I’ll come in lighter than I did for Holyfield.”
The Klitschkos didn’t find it necessary to comment on Toney’s statement, as they have other challenges on the agenda.
WBC heavyweight champion Vitaly Klitschko is preparing for a September 26 bout with Chris Arreola from the US.
Younger brother Vladimir, who holds the IBF and WBO belts, will not appear in the ring till spring 2010. His fight with another American, Eddie Chambers, was rescheduled due to financial reasons.
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