James Toney vs. Dave Tiberi

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James Toney 160 lbs beat Dave Tiberi 158 lbs by SD in round 12 of 12

  • Date: 1992-02-08
  • Location: Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
  • Referee: Robert Palmer
  • Judge: Frank Garza 115-112
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  • Judge: Bill Lerch 115-112
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  • Judge: Frank Brunette 111-117
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Comment(s):

- A point was deducted from Tiberi for a low blow in round 6.
- In a fight where many felt that Tiberi dominated, Toney's split decision victory (by scores of 115-111, 115-111 and 111-117) prompted U.S. Senator William Roth of Delaware to call for an investigation of the sport.
- The investigation uncovered the fact that the two judges that awarded the fight to Toney, were not licensed in the state of New Jersey.
- Tiberi chose to retire, even though he was in the prime of his career, rather than fight again.

External Link(s):

Tiberi interview with Doghouse Boxing


Preceded by:
Toney vs. McCallum I 		IBF Middleweight Title Fight
# 19 		Succeeded by:
Toney vs. Wolfe


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