USADA has popped many fighters in the UFC with their random drug testing yet they still can’t seem to catch everyone, every time. Boxing is no different and top level athletes competing in multiple weight classes – without losing power – are potential banned substance abuse red flags for expert viewers. Brendan Schaub and Joe Rogan discussed boxers like Mayweather, Pacquiao, and James Toney along with steroid speculations on the JRE podcast.
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Laila Ali mistakenly believes she would beat Ronda Rousey
Laila Ali hasn’t fought professionally in eight years. Now 37, the daughter of the great Muhammad Ali achieved great success in boxing herself, retiring with a perfect 24-0 record with 21 knockouts and collecting multiple titles. She fought primarily at super middleweight (168 lbs.) and is 5’10” tall. TMZ recently caught up with Ms. Ali to … Read more
Interview: ‘Sugar’ Shane Mosley on his appreciation for the ‘art’ of MMA and upcoming bout with Paulie Malignaggi *VIDEO*
ProMMAnow.com caught up with boxing icon “Sugar” Shane Mosley at Bellator 85 this past week in Irvine, Calif. Mosley talked about some of the fights he was impressed with on the card and his familiarity with mixed martial arts. Mosley discussed his appreciation for the various disciplines of mixed martial arts, and although he said he has tried grappling, we probably shouldn’t expect the 41-year-old three-division world champ to start following UFC President Dana White around the country and stalking him at press conferences asking for a shot in the UFC like our old friend James Toney did.
“Rampage” Jackson: “I’m gonna try boxing”
Not only did UFC light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones dominate Quinton “Rampage” Jackson last weekend at UFC 135, the champ may have just beaten the veteran right out of the sport.
Ken Shamrock fires back at MMA media; discusses special rules against James Toney
Ken Shamrock fires back at the MMA media and “pen pushers” who say he should retire. He also discusses his upcoming special rules MMA bout against James “Lights Out” Toney.
Shamrock-Toney press conference erupts
Things got out of control Saturday during a press conference held to announce a fight between heavyweight boxing champ James “Lights Out” Toney and UFC Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock.
Stop the presses: Ken Shamrock to fight James Toney in special rules match
James “Lights Out” Toney is returning to the pro mixed martial arts cage to take on one of the sport’s early pioneers, former King of Pancrase and UFC and Pride veteran, Ken Shamrock.
“Rampage” Jackson wants to stand with James Toney; Toney says “sign the contract”
If you thought you had seen the last of boxing legend James “Lights Out” Toney in MMA, you are not alone. After UFC Hall-of-Famer Randy “The Natural” Couture used his wrestling skill…
Dana White: Jon Jones vs. Ryan Bader might not happen (updated)
UFC President Dana White on Oct. 15 indicated that an anticipated light heavyweight matchup between Jon Jones (11-1) and Ryan Bader (12-0) might not happen after all.
James Toney accepts Vitor Belfort’s challenge to a boxing match
On Sunday we reported that former UFC light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort made an open plea for UFC President Dana White to let him fight James Toney in a boxing match.