John Ruiz vs. James Toney

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Challenger rankings
Org. Pos. As of Published
1+ Mth. Old
WBA 2 31.01.2005 06.02.2005
WBC 1 05.02.2005 05-10.02.2005
IBF N/A N/A N/A
WBO N/A N/A N/A
Ring N/A N/A N/A
Ring N/A N/A N/A
2+ Mth. Old
WBA 2 31.12.2004 09.01.2005
WBC 1 31.12.2004 by 11.01.2005
IBF N/A N/A N/A
WBO N/A N/A N/A
Ring N/A N/A N/A
3+ Mth. Old
WBA 2 30.11.2004 04.12.2004
WBC 1 31.10.2004 by 10.11.2004
IBF N/A N/A N/A
WBO N/A N/A N/A
Ring N/A N/A N/A
CompuBox Punchstats
Total Punches Ruiz Toney
Landed 139 195
Thrown 563 435
Pct. 25% 45%
Jabs Ruiz Toney
Landed 76 57
Thrown 339 191
Pct. 22% 30%
Power Punches Ruiz Toney
Landed 63 138
Thrown 224 244
Pct. 28% 57%

James Toney 233 lbs fought without result John Ruiz 241 lbs by ND in round 12 of 12

  • Date: 2005-04-30
  • Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USA
  • Referee: Steve Smoger
  • Judge: Guy Jutras 116-111
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  • Judge: Don Ackerman 116-111
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  • Judge: Tom Schreck 115-112
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Notes

John Ruiz vs. James Toney (poster).jpg
  • On March 11, Ruiz' coach Norman Stone confirmed that both parties had signed the deal.[1]
  • Ruiz was down in 7th round.
  • This fight was originally a unanimous decision win for James Toney.
  • Ruiz announced a short lived retirement after the bout, which didn't last ten days.
  • Following this bout James Toney tested positive for a banned substance and the decision was changed to a "No Decision" by the New York State Athletic Commission on Wednesday May 11th.
  • On May 17, 2005, Ruiz regains recognition as WBA Heavyweight Champion.
  • Ruiz guaranteed $1.3 million, Toney $700,000.


Preceded by:
Ruiz vs. Golota 		WBA Heavyweight Title Fight
# 80 		Succeeded by:
Ruiz vs. Valuev I
Preceded by:
Toney vs. Booker 		IBA Heavyweight Title Fight
# 5 		Succeeded by:
Toney vs. Guinn


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