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James Toney
Born	James Nathaniel Toney (1968-08-24) August 24, 1968 (age 43) Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Other names	Lights Out, The Dark Emperor
Nationality	American
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight	160–257 lb
Division	Heavyweight (MMA) Heavyweight Cruiserweight Light Heavyweight Super Middleweight Middleweight
Reach	72.0 in (183 cm)
Style	Boxing
Stance	Orthodox
Fighting out of	Sherman Oaks, California
Trainer	Juanito Ibarra Freddie Roach Bill Miller Buddy McGirt Greg Owens
Years active	22 (1988-present)
Professional boxing record
Total	86
Wins	74
By knockout	45
Losses	7
By knockout	0
Draws	3
No contests	2
Mixed martial arts record
Total	1
Wins	0
Losses	1
By submission	1
Amateur career
Total	33
Wins	31
By knockout	29
Losses	2
By knockout	0
Other information
Boxing record from Boxrec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
last updated on: February 26. 2011

James Nathanial Toney (born August 24, 1968) is an American professional boxer who has held world titles in the middleweight, super middleweight, and cruiserweight divisions. He grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan and graduated from Huron High School. Toney currently fights in the heavyweight division in boxing and also now competes in mixed martial arts.

Biography[link]

Boxing career[link]

Toney's amateur boxing record is 33 fights, 31 wins and 2 losses with 29 KOs. He won the 1983 and 1984 West Michigan Division Junior Title (156 lb), 1987 Novice Golden Gloves in Manchester (156 lb), 1987 Michigan Silver Gloves (156 lb) and 1988 Ohio State Fair (156 lb)

Toney had his first professional fight on October 26, 1988, beating Stephen Lee by a technical knockout in the second round. He was scouted and trained by Gregory Owens as a teenager, who also was his trainer through the mid-nineties. His moniker of "Lights Out" was also given by either Gregory or his son.^[1]

On March 10, 1989, his manager Johnny "Ace" Smith was killed outside of the Page One Bar in Detroit. Jackie Kallen then became his manager. He won the Michigan Middleweight title in 1990, knocking out Philip Morefield in the 1st round.

A draw with Sanderline Williams was the first blemish on Toney's record, although he beat Williams by unanimous decision three months later and in early 1991 he beat Merqui Sosa in a minor upset, between the two top-10-rated contenders.

Middleweight champion[link]

Toney's unbeaten run landed him a shot at Lineal & IBF Middleweight Champion Michael "Second to" Nunn, in May 1991. Nunn dominated the relatively inexperienced Toney over the first 10 rounds with his excellent boxing skills. In an unusually aggressive performance, there were many heated exchanges, but in the 11th round, with time running out for the young Toney, he dropped Michael Nunn to the canvas. The fight was stopped and Toney was the champion.

Toney continued a regular fight program over the next 18 months at middleweight, before outgrowing the division, where he made several successful yet disputed defenses, outpointing Dave Tiberi in a split decision, outpointing Glenn Wolfe and tough Reggie Johnson and a draw and a win against Mike "The Body Snatcher" McCallum, in two evenly and heated contests.

Super Middleweight champion[link]

Toney moved up to the 168 lbs Super Middleweight division, a weight Toney felt would be to his advantage, after struggling to make the Middleweight limit of 160 lbs.

On February 13, 1993, he challenged Iran Barkley for his IBF Super Middleweight title. After a dominating performance by Toney, the bout was stopped after 9 rounds by Barkley's trainer, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, due to Barkley suffering severe swelling around both eyes. With Toney now a title holder at 168 lbs, alongside Nigel Benn, Chris Eubank and his old nemesis Michael Nunn, the division was now one of the strongest in boxing.

Toney remained one of the most active boxers in the sport, winning five mark-time fights throughout 1993, then defeating Tony "The Punching Postman" Thornton in his 1st title defense in October, via a landslide points victory. In his second defense, Toney beat the 24-0 Tim Littles by a 4th round KO. During this bout, Toney suffered a bad cut which caused the referee and ringside doctor to intervene before round 4, allowing him one more round to try to end the fight. His next defense was against former IBF Light Heavyweight champion Prince Charles Williams, whom he knocked out in the 12th and final round. This win paved the way for his fight with Roy Jones, Jr..

The fight was Jones' first at Super Middleweight; Jones vacated his Middleweight belt to challenge Toney on November 18, 1994. The fight was the biggest and most anticipated fight of the year with Jones and Tony ranked highly in the pound-for-pound rankings going into the fight. Toney was fancied to win by many experts due to his superior level of competition he'd faced up to this point.

Jones won a landslide decision over Toney, an upset at the time, taking Toney apart and briefly flooring Toney for the first time with a flash knockdown in the 3rd round. After the fight Toney blamed making the weight for his flat performance and the loss of his cherished unbeaten record. It was his last fight at the weight.

His next fight after losing his title to Roy Jones saw him lose to Montel Griffin at light heavyweight in February 1995. After then winning a series of fights at light heavyweight, cruiserweight, and even heavyweight, he again faced Montel Griffin in December 1996 and once again lost a close decision. He beat old foe Mike McCallum in February 1997, but then lost to journeyman Drake Thadzi in his next fight.

Cruiserweight champion[link]

In August 2002, Toney beat Jason Robinson in an IBF Cruiserweight title elimination fight. This set up a fight between Toney and the champion, Vassiliy Jirov. After a postponement, the fight happened on April 26, 2003. Going into the 12th and final round, with the scores fairly even and the fight in the balance, Toney knocked the undefeated Jirov down in the 12th. The Kazakh rose from the canvas to go to the distance, but Toney got the judges verdict and was now a three-weight World Champion.

For Toney's performance he was awarded comeback of the year and named fighter of the year. The fight itself was named "Fight Of The Year" by Ring Magazine. Immediately afterward, Toney moved up to heavyweight.

Heavyweight[link]

Even when Toney was a middleweight, he insisted that he would one day be the heavyweight champion of the world. His October 4, 2003, victory over aging former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield was Toney's entry into the heavyweight division. After a shaky first round, Toney picked the Atlanta legend apart with shots to the body and head before stopping him in the 9th round. After the fight Toney declared he was "undestructable", that he "got milk baby" and didnt want any "bad ass questions" from announcer Jim Gray.

On April 30, 2005, he defeated John Ruiz by a unanimous decision in a 12-round match for the World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight Championship. However, Toney failed his post-fight drug test, testing positive for the anabolic steroid stanozolol.^[2] This led to the New York Athletic Commission changing the bout's official outcome to a "no-contest", deducting the win from Toney's career record and banning him from boxing for 90 days. The WBA ordered that Ruiz be reinstated as its champion and that Toney be ineligible for another WBA Heavyweight title shot for two years. Toney defended himself by claiming that the steroids were given to him by a doctor to treat an injured arm that occurred during his victory over Rydell Booker in his previous fight. Toney was also subject to a civil lawsuit by Ruiz claiming that Toney's illegal use of steroids gave him an edge in the fight.

In his bout after the Ruiz fight, Toney won a unanimous decision victory over former heavyweight contender Dominic Guinn. Toney next fought against Hasim Rahman on March 18, 2006, for the WBC Heavyweight title. The result was a twelve-round majority draw and Toney weighed a career-high 237 lb for his lackluster performance.

Toney's next two outings were losses to Samuel Peter. The first fight was held in Los Angeles, California on Sept 2, 2006. Toney lost by split decision. The return bout was held in Hollywood, Florida, on January 6, 2007, and Toney once again lost to Peter, this time by unanimous decision. Both fights were WBC eliminator bouts for the belt held by Oleg Maskaev.

Toney returned to action in May 2007 and won a ten-round split decision over Danny Batchelder. Following the bout, Toney once again tested positive for boldenone and stanozolol and was fined $2500 and banned from boxing for a year, Toney appealed the suspension and it was reduced to 6 months after he appeared before the CSAC and claimed he did not knowingly take any steroids and suggested that he was set up and someone had tampered with his water bottle.

On July 16, 2008, Toney's rematch against Hasim Rahman was stopped in the third round. An accidental clash of heads to the outside of Rahman's brow opening a cut above Rahman's left eye to the inside of the brow leading to the stoppage. Rahman told the ring doctor he could not see, the ring doctor then stopped the fight. Initially, the fight was called as a TKO win for Toney, but this was overruled by the California State Athletic Commission and the fight was declared no-contest. Rahman went on to fight Wladimir Klitschko for the IBF, IBO and WBO Heavyweight titles in his next fight.

Toney's next bout came on December 13, 2008, against Fres Oquendo. Oquendo was penalized one point in round eight for a rabbit punch, which would prove to be the deciding factor in the fight. Toney won a close, controversial split decision. On September 12, 2009, James fought heavyweight fighter Matthew Greer (12–5–0 11KO) at the Pechanga Resort & Casino.^[3] James won via TKO victory in round two.

On February 24, 2011, Toney made his return to boxing and won a ten round unanimous decision against Damon Reed. All three judges scored the bout 100-90. For this bout Toney weighed in at a career high of 257 lbs.^[4]

Return to Cruiserweight[link]

On November 4, 2011, Toney stepped into the ring at 199 lbs, the lowest he has been since 2003 against Russian star Denis Lebedev in Russia for the interim WBA World cruiserweight title. Toney was never competitive throughout the bout, the judges had it (108 - 120, 108 - 120, 108 - 120) after encountering problems with his left knee during round two. A week after the fight it was revealed Toney needed surgery to repair his knee.^[5]

Mixed martial arts career[link]

Having had no success or impact in the world of boxing anymore, Toney decided to try other ventures in the sport of combat. He was spotted in attendance at UFC 108 on January 2, 2010, which led to talks between him and UFC President Dana White regarding fighting in the organization. On March 3, it was confirmed by White that the two had agreed and signed a multifight deal with the company, at the age of 42.^[6]

To attempt to help his transition into MMA, Toney was coached by trainer Juanito Ibarra.^[7][8] Toney was later coached by Trevor Sherman.^[9]

Toney vs. Couture[link]

His first fight was against Hall of Famer and former UFC Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight champion, Randy Couture at UFC 118 on August 28.^[10] Toney was easily taken down to the mat within 15 seconds into the bout and at 3:19, Couture locked Toney into an arm triangle, forcing Toney to submit.^[11] Toney was released from his contract with the UFC.^[12]

Personal life[link]

James Toney co-starred as Joe Frazier in the 2001 film Ali.

Honors[link]

• Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year for 1991 and 2003
• The Ring magazine Comeback of the Year fighter for 2003.
• Boxing Writers Association of America Fighter of the Year for 1991 and 2003

Championships[link]

World titles[link]

• IBF middleweight title (6 defenses)
• IBF super middleweight title (3 defenses)
• IBF cruiserweight title

Minor titles[link]

• IBU heavyweight title
• IBA heavyweight title X2
• IBA super cruiserweight title
• IBO cruiserweight title
• WBU cruiserweight title
• WBU light heavyweight title

Regional titles[link]

• USA Michigan State Middleweight title.
• USBA light heavyweight title
• WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title
• NABO heavyweight title

Professional boxing record[link]

74 Wins (45 knockouts), 7 Losses, 3 Draws, 2 No Contests [13]
Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round	Date	Location	Notes
Win	74-7-3 2 NC	Bobby Gunn	RTD	5 (12)	04/07/2012	Lander's Center, Southaven, Mississippi, United States	Won vacant IBU heavyweight title.
Loss	73-7-3 2 NC	Denis Lebedev	UD	12	04/11/2011	Khodynka Arena, Moscow, Russia	For Interim WBA cruiserweight title. Toney hurt knee in Round 2 which later required surgery.
Win	73-6-3 2 NC	Damon Reed	UD	10	02/24/2011	San Manuel Indian Casino, Highland, California, United States
Win	72-6-3 2 NC	Matthew Greer	KO	2 (10)	12/09/2009	Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, United States
Win	71-6-3 2 NC	Fres Oquendo	SD	12	13/12/2008	Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, United States	Won vacant NABO heavyweight title.
NC	70-6-3 2 NC	Hasim Rahman	NC	3 (12)	16/07/2008	Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, United States	For vacant NABO heavyweight title.
Win	70-6-3 1 NC	Danny Batchelder	SD	10	24/05/2007	HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, United States
Loss	69-6-3 1 NC	Samuel Peter	UD	12	06/01/2007	Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casinon, Hollywood, Florida, United States	For NABF heavyweight title. WBC heavyweight title eliminator.
Loss	69-5-3 1 NC	Samuel Peter	SD	12	02/09/2006	Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, United States	For NABF heavyweight title. WBC heavyweight title eliminator.
Draw	69-4-3 1 NC	Hasim Rahman	MD	12	18/03/2006	Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States	For WBC heavyweight title.
Win	69-4-2 1 NC	Dominick Guinn	UD	12	01/10/2005	Events Center, Reno, Nevada, United States
NC	68-4-2 1 NC	John Ruiz	ND	12	30/04/2005	Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States	For WBA heavyweight title. Originally Toney won by UD. However, Toney tested positive for anabolic steroids and was stripped of the WBA title.
Win	68-4-2	Rydell Booker	UD	12	23/09/2004	Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, United States	Won vacant WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title. WBC heavyweight title eliminator.
Win	67-4-2	Evander Holyfield	TKO	9 (12)	04/10/2003	Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	IBF heavyweight title eliminator.
Win	66-4-2	Vassiliy Jirov	UD	12	26/04/2003	Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States	Won IBF cruiserweight title.
Win	65-4-2	Jason Robinson	KO	7 (12)	18/08/2002	Pechanga Entertainment Center, Temecula, California, United States	IBF cruiserweight title eliminator.
Win	64-4-2	Michael Rush	TKO	10 (10)	31/05/2002	Chinook Winds Casino, Lincoln City, Oregon, United States
Win	63-4-2	Sione Asipeli	UD	10	22/03/2002	Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win	62-4-2	Wesley Martin	TKO	3 (10)	30/07/2001	Crystal Park Casino, Compton, California, United States
Win	61-4-2	Saul Montana	TKO	2 (12)	29/03/2001	Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, United States
Win	60-4-2	Courtney Butler	TKO	3 (10)	03/11/2000	Turning Stone Casino, Verona, New York, United States
Win	59-4-2	Terry McGroom	MD	10	21/01/2000	DePaul Alumni Hall, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win	58-4-2	Ramon Garbey	UD	10	08/10/1999	Roseland Ballroom, Taunton, Massachusetts, United States
Win	57-4-2	Adolpho Washington	TKO	10 (10)	30/07/1999	Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States
Win	56-4-2	Terry Porter	TKO	8 (10)	07/03/1999	Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win	55-4-2	Steve Little	UD	12	14/06/1997	Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Loss	54-4-2	Drake Thadzi	MD	12	14/05/1997	Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States
Win	54-3-2	Mike McCallum	UD	12	22/02/1997	Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Loss	53-3-2	Montell Griffin	UD	12	06/12/1996	Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada, United States
Win	53-2-2	Duran Williams	TKO	9 (12)	09/08/1996	Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, United States
Win	52-2-2	Charles Oliver	UD	10	03/07/1996	Station Casino, Saint Charles, Missouri, United States
Win	51-2-2	Earl Butler	TKO	4 (12)	14/05/1996	Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States
Win	50-2-2	Richard Mason	UD	10	01/03/1996	Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, United States
Win	49-2-2	Greg Everett	KO	2 (12)	08/12/1995	Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States
Win	48-2-2	Ernest M-16 Mateen	DQ	5 (12)	09/09/1995	Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	47-2-2	Freddie Delgado	TKO	5 (12)	18/06/1995	New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Win	46-2-2	Anthony Hembrick	RTD	5 (12)	30/04/1995	Rio Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Won USBA light heavyweight title.
Win	45-2-2	Karl Willis	TKO	8 (10)	20/03/1995	The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
Loss	44-2-2	Montell Griffin	MD	12	18/02/1995	MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	For IBF Inter-Continental light heavyweight title.
Loss	44-1-2	Roy Jones, Jr.	UD	12	18/11/1994	MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Lost IBF super middleweight title.
Win	44-0-2	Charles Williams	KO	12 (12)	29/07/1994	MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Retained IBF super middleweight title.
Win	43-0-2	Vinson Durham	UD	10	18/05/1994	Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois, United States
Win	42-0-2	Tim Littles	TKO	4 (12)	05/03/1994	Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, United States	Retained IBF super middleweight title.
Win	41-0-2	Anthony Hembrick	TKO	7 (10)	16/01/1994	Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, Pennsylvania, United States
Win	40-0-2	Tony Thornton	UD	12	29/10/1993	Civic Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States	Retained IBF super middleweight title.
Win	39-0-2	Larry Prather	UD	10	24/08/1993	The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
Win	38-0-2	Danny Garcia	TKO	6 (10)	29/07/1993	Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, Pennsylvania, United States
Win	37-0-2	Glenn Thomas	UD	10	06/06/1993	The Aladdin, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	36-0-2	Ricky Thomas	TKO	10 (10)	17/04/1993	Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, Pennsylvania, United States
Win	35-0-2	Govoner Chavers	TKO	9 (10)	23/03/1993	The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
Win	34-0-2	Iran Barkley	RTD	9 (12)	13/02/1993	Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Won IBF super middleweight title.
Win	33-0-2	Doug DeWitt	RTD	6 (10)	05/12/1992	Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win	32-0-2	Mike McCallum	MD	12	29/08/1992	Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada, United States	Retained Lineal & IBF middleweight titles.
Win	31-0-2	Ricky Stackhouse	TKO	3 (10)	26/05/1992	The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
Win	30-0-2	Glenn Wolfe	UD	12	11/04/1992	Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Retained Lineal & IBF middleweight titles.
Win	29-0-2	Dave Tiberi	SD	12	08/02/1992	Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States	Retained Lineal & IBF middleweight titles.
Draw	28-0-2	Mike McCallum	PTS	12	13/12/1991	Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States	Retained Lineal & IBF middleweight titles.
Win	28-0-1	Francesco Dell'Aquila	TKO	4 (12)	12/10/1991	Stade Louis II, Monte Carlo, Monaco	Retained Lineal & IBF middleweight titles.
Win	27-0-1	Reggie Johnson	SD	12	29/06/1991	Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Retained Lineal & IBF middleweight titles.
Win	26-0-1	Michael Nunn	TKO	11 (12)	10/05/1991	John O'Donnell Stadium, Davenport, Iowa, United States	Won Lineal & IBF middleweight titles.
Win	25-0-1	Alberto Gonzalez	TKO	5 (10)	31/03/1991	Sands Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	24-0-1	Merqui Sosa	SD	12	13/01/1991	Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win	23-0-1	Jose Carlos Da Silva	TKO	5 (10)	10/12/1990	Hyatt Regency Dearborn, Dearborn, Michigan, United States
Win	22-0-1	Sanderline Williams	UD	10	16/10/1990	Hyatt Regency, Tampa, Florida, United States
Win	21-0-1	Kevin Brazier	TKO	2 (10)	24/08/1990	Hyatt Regency Dearborn, Dearborn, Michigan, United States
Draw	20-0-1	Sanderline Williams	PTS	10	26/07/1990	Dearborn, Michigan, United States
Win	20–0	Ricardo Bryant	TKO	4 (12)	27/06/1990	Hyatt Regency Ballroom, Dearborn, Michigan, United States
Win	19–0	Horacio Rene Brandan	KO	2 (10)	23/05/1990	The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
Win	18–0	Jose Luis Esteven	TKO	5 (?)	27/04/1990	Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win	17–0	Toby Tyler	TKO	4 (6)	05/04/1990	The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
Win	16–0	Philip Morefield	KO	1 (10)	01/03/1990	The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States	Won USA Michigan State middleweight title.
Win	15–0	Danny Thomas	UD	8	20/01/1990	The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
Win	14–0	Joe Johnson	KO	4 (?)	29/11/1989	The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
Win	13–0	Ron Amundsen	UD	10	13/11/1989	Central Park Athletic Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Win	12–0	Robert Clinton	KO	1 (?)	26/10/1989	International Hotel & Resorts, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win	11–0	Ricardo Simpson	KO	2 (?)	12/10/1989	The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
Win	10–0	Joe Summers	TKO	2 (?)	21/09/1989	Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win	9–0	Lemark Davis	UD	6	07/09/1989	The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
Win	8–0	Mark Stephens	TKO	2 (?)	07/09/1989	Detroit Boat Club, Detroit, Michigan, United States
Win	7–0	Steve Chaney	KO	1 (?)	06/06/1989	Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Win	6–0	Arthur Willis	SD	4	02/05/1989	Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Win	5–0	James Fernandez	UD	4	16/02/1989	Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States
Win	4–0	Sammy Jenkins	TKO	4 (?)	17/01/1989	Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States
Win	3–0	Carl Penn	KO	1 (?)	10/01/1989	Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Win	2–0	Ronnie Yoe	KO	1 (?)	06/12/1988	Omni New Daisy Theater, Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Win	1–0	Stephen Lee	TKO	2 (4)	26/10/1988	Thomas Crystal Gardens, Mount Clemens, Michigan, United States	Professional debut.

Mixed martial arts record[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

• James Toney's Official Website
• FightFan.com: Inside James Toney's Training Camp
• James Toney Fight-by-Fight Career record
• Professional boxing record for James Toney from BoxRec
• Professional MMA record for James Toney from Sherdog
• James Toney on entering into MMA
• James Toney at the Internet Movie Database

Fres Oquendo was born April 1, 1973 in Puerto Rico, and is a professional heavyweight boxer. He had a successful amateur background.

Amateur career[link]

He had an amateur record of 105-5 1990 178 lb. Springfield Golden Gloves Champion 1992 178 lb. Chicago City Golden Glove Champion 1993 Chicago City Golden Glove 201 lb.+ Super Heavyweight Champion 1993 National Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion 1995 Chicago City Golden Glove 201 lb.+ Super Heavyweight Champion

Professional career[link]

Known as "Fast Fres" and "The Big O", Oquendo turned pro in 1997 and won his first 22 bouts, including impressive victories over Duncan Dokiwari, Bert Cooper, Clifford Etienne, David Izon, and Obed Sullivan. In 2002, while at his peak, Oquendo took on David Tua. Oquendo controlled the fight until the 9th round, and the referee jumped in to stop the fight without Oquendo ever hitting the canvas.

In 2003 Oquendo came from behind to KO Maurice Harris in the 10th, setting up a shot at IBF heavyweight title holder Chris Byrd. What seemed to be a unanimous decision for Oquendo was given to Byrd with a gift decision win to keep his IBF belt. One score was 117-111 which was referred to by HBO announcers as The best judges money can ________. In 2004, Oquendo got another shot at a belt against WBA heavyweight title holder John Ruiz, losing by TKO in round 11. Oquendo then took 2 years off for surgery to repair a torn lab-rum, returning early 2006. Quick wins against brazilian champ Daniel Bispo and then Javier Mora set up a fight against Evander Holyfield, which Holyfield won by unanimous decision on November 10, 2006 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Oquendo almost called off the fight as suggested by the UCLA Medical Center due to tonsillitis and strep-throat but decided to fight anyway.

He then once a gain gained the WBC-WBO Latino belts in 2007, after defeating Dominique Alexander then following it up with a win against the never stopped granite chin cuban Elisier Castillo. In a grueling ESPN bout in Miami Florida in 120 degree heat Oquendo out lasted the charging cuban.

In late 2008, Oquendo lost a fight to James Toney on December 13, by split decision. He was deducted a point in the 8th round for a questionable rabbit punch, and the fight was labeled the robbery of the year. Oquendo was seen as winning by Versus viewers and by all press row. Versus analysts 115-113 & 116-112 respectively and compubox numbers overwhelmingly favored Oquendo.

He fought Bruce Seldon on July 24, 2009 and defeated him by knockout in the 9th round and which Seldon took a knee in round 8 and in round 9 was knocked down and was counted out. In 2010 Oquendo became only the 2nd man in 35 Pro fights to stop Demetrice King and gain the USBA & NABA titles. He then fought former champion Jean-Marc Mormeck and lost in a fight that Dan Rafael called candidate for "robbery of the year". Oquendo then fought former heavyweight champion Oliver McCall in another split decision loss in December 2010.

For the record, Oquendo, under compubox numbers, has out thrown and out landed all his opponents in every fight he has lost, and has never lost on press row, writers or TV analysts scorecards. He's only failed to see the final bell twice, and on those two occasions they were by controversial stoppages where he never hit the canvas. David Tua fight was nearly 10 years ago. It is considered by many to be Oquendo's only true loss.

In 2011 Oquendo has remained dormant choosing to help prepare former WBA champion David Haye at the World Famous Angelo Dundee's 5th St. Gym, where he himself trains, then fly to Austria to help WBC champion Vitali Klitschko prepare for his victory over Tomasz Adamek in Poland.

As of June 2011 Fres has more rounds boxed as a Heavyweight than any of the 3 Heavyweight Champions and all of the top 10 Heavyweights in all 4 major governing bodies and is the only heavyweight in history to hold the USBA, NABA, NABF, WBC, WBA & WBO Latino belts. He is a 2 time World title Challenger and has been ranked as high as number 3 in Ring Magazine.

In 2012 Fres made his return to the ring with a 2nd round DQ, (originally scored a TKO) against World Record holder Travis Fulton. Oquendo broke Fulton's nose in the 1st round and preceded to land un-answered punches. In round 2, although Fulton was game, Oquendo proved too much for the experienced boxer. An MMA takedown of Oquendo and excessive holding Fulton finally succumbed to Oquendo's arsenal. It was all over when the Ref waved it off. Fulton thanked Oquendo for the opportunity and was full of complements quoting "You were just too fast and too strong". Oquendo answered with a "Thank you for fighting me and you are very very tough!" Oquendo's next fight is scheduled for April 21 and May 25 at the Horseshoe Casino under his Hitz Boxing Promotional banner.

Professional boxing record[link]

34 Wins (22 knockouts), 7 Losses, 0 Draws [1]
Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round	Date	Location	Notes
Win	34–7	Joey Abell	TKO	9 (10)	25/05/2012	Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, Indiana, United States	Won vacant WBA Fedelatin heavyweight title.
Win	33–7	Travis Fulton	DQ	2 (8)	03/03/2012	Dance Land Ballroom, Davenport, Iowa, United States
Loss	32–7	Oliver McCall	SD	12	07/12/2010	Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Hollywood, Florida, United States	For vacant IBF Inter-Continental Heavyweight title.
Loss	32–6	Jean-Marc Mormeck	UD	12	06/05/2010	Halle Georges Carpentier, Paris, France
Win	32–5	Demetrice King	RTD	9 (12)	20/02/2010	Horseshoe Hammond, Hammond, Indiana, United States	King did not come out at the bell for the 10th round. Retained NABA Heavyweight title & won vacant USBA Heavyweight title.
Win	31–5	Bruce Seldon	KO	9 (10)	24/07/2009	UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, United States	Won interim NABA Heavyweight title. Seldon down in 8th & 9th rounds.
Win	30–5	Mark Brown	TKO	3 (10)	26/06/2009	UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, United States	Retained WBC Latino Heavyweight title.
Loss	29–5	James Toney	SD	12	13/12/2008	Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, United States	For vacant IBA & WBO NABO Heavyweight titles. Oquendo lost point in 8th round for rabbit punch.
Win	29–4	Dominique Alexander	KO	3 (8)	18/07/2008	Buffalo Bill's Star Arena, Primm, Nevada, United States
Win	28–4	Elieser Castillo	UD	10	20/07/2007	Mahi Temple Shrine Auditorium, Miami, Florida, United States	Retained WBO Latino Heavyweight title & won vacant WBC Latino Heavyweight title.
Win	27–4	Damian Norris	TKO	6 (10)	02/05/2007	Mahi Temple Shrine Auditorium, Miami, Florida, United States
Loss	26–4	Evander Holyfield	UD	12	10/11/2006	Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, United States	For vacant USBA Heavyweight title. Oquendo down once in round 1.
Win	26–3	Javier Mora	UD	10	25/05/2006	Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, United States	Won vacant WBO Latino Heavyweight title.
Win	25–3	Daniel Bispo	TKO	9 (10)	16/02/2006	Grand Ballroom, New York, New York, United States
Loss	24–3	John Ruiz	TKO	11 (12)	17/04/2004	Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States	For WBA World Heavyweight title.
Loss	24–2	Chris Byrd	UD	12	20/09/2003	Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, United States	For IBF Heavyweight title.
Win	24–1	Maurice Harris	KO	10 (12)	01/03/2003	Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Harris was knocked down in 4th & 10th rounds. Harris was ahead on all the scorecards at the time of the stoppage.
Win	23–1	George Arias	TKO	11 (12)	14/12/2002	Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States	Won vacant WBA Fedelatin Heavyweight title. Arias cut over right eye and referee stops contest.
Loss	22–1	David Tua	TKO	9 (12)	13/04/2002	Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, United States	Lost NABF Heavyweight title.
Win	22–0	David Izon	TKO	3 (10)	01/12/2001	Jacob Javits CenterNew York, New York, United States
Win	21–0	Obed Sullivan	TKO	11 (12)	02/09/2001	Silverstar Hotel & Casino Choctaw, Mississippi, United States	Won NABF Heavyweight title.
Win	20–0	Clifford Etienne	TKO	8 (10)	23/03/2001	Texas Station Casino Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Etienne knocked down seven times, all by overhand rights: three times in the 1st round, once in the 2nd, once in the 3rd, once in the 7th and once in the 8th round.
Win	19–0	Willie Chapman	KO	4 (6)	10/12/2000	Grand Victoria Casino Elgin, Illinois, United States	Chapman down in 2nd & 3rd rounds. Chapman was dropped for the count in round 4 from a right uppercut-left hook combination.
Win	18–0	Ramon Garbey	UD	10	25/06/2000	Grand Victoria Casino Elgin, Illinois, United States	Both fighters down.
Win	17–0	Dale Crowe	UD	10	06/02/2000	Grand Victoria Casino Elgin, Illinois, United States
Win	16–0	Bert Cooper	UD	10	16/10/1999	Star Plaza Theater Merrillville, Indiana, United States
Win	15–0	Phil Jackson	UD	10	12/09/1999	Harrah's Casino Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win	14–0	Craig Payne	TKO	3 (6)	10/07/1999	Grand Victoria Casino Elgin, Illinois, United States
Win	13–0	Bradley Rone	TKO	6 (6)	27/03/1999	Genesis Center Gary, Indiana, United States
Win	12–0	Everett Martin	UD	6	20/03/1999	New Frontier Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	11–0	Duncan Dokiwari	UD	6	16/01/1999	MGM Grand Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	10–0	Louis Monaco	PTS	6	11/12/1998	Pueblo, Colorado, United States
Win	9–0	Bruce Douglas	TKO	1 (4)	13/11/1998	Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, United States
Win	8–0	Wesley Martin	TKO	1 (4)	04/09/1998	Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, United States
Win	7–0	Val Smith	TKO	2 (?)	12/06/1998	Belle of Baton Rouge Casino, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Win	6–0	Richie Brown	MD	4	27/03/1998	Trump Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win	5–0	Rahman Green	KO	4 (4)	27/03/1998	Trump Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States	Green down twice in the 4th round.
Win	4–0	Sam Williams	TKO	3 (6)	13/12/1997	Concord Plaza Expo Center, Northlake, Illinois, United States
Win	3–0	Jessie Henry	TKO	4 (6)	14/11/1997	South Padre Island, Texas, United States
Win	2–0	Val Smith	UD	4	07/06/1997	Hawthorne Race Course, Cicero, Illinois, United States
Win	1–0	Mark Johnson	TKO	4	10/05/1997	Hawthorne Race Course, Moline, Illinois, United States