Hall Of Famer James Toney says ‘everybody knows’ Floyd Mayweather got his style from him.
Mayweather is considered one of the greatest and most dominant boxers of all-time, retiring with a perfect 50-0 professional record, and having won 15 world title belts across five weight classes.The American superstar was notorious for his incredible defensive style, which saw him tame some of the most aggressive punchers who struggled to lay a glove on the illusive legend.
But boxing icon James 'Lights Out' Toney, a pivotal figure in the sport before Mayweather's rise and a former three-weight world champion, claims it was inspired by him.Floyd Mayweather approaches Eddie Hearn in hilarious meeting after net worth dispute "Everybody know I do it the right way anyway, Floyd look like he scared, I stay in the pocket, he go out the pocket, I’m trying to break your damn face, that’s me, that’s how I fight.Jake Paul sets exact boxing retirement date as he eyes ambitious Olympic gold medal gloryDerek Chisora and Dillian Whyte discuss trilogy fight in hilarious phone call
Toney had an impressive defensive style, a rare one at that, and was notorious for using a trademark 'shoulder roll' to evade his opponent's attacks.
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