James Toney snubs Usyk, Stevenson and Inoue when naming the best fighter in the world

James Toney snubs Usyk, Stevenson and Inoue when naming the best fighter in the world

The position of pound-for-pound number one has become much more open during 2026, but James Toney offered a left-field selection when asked to name his pound-for-pound king, overlooking each of Naoya Inoue, Oleksandr Usyk and Shakur Stevenson. As 2025 came to a close, fans were debating whether Terence Crawford becoming a three-division undisputed champion outweighed […] The post James Toney snubs Usyk, Stevenson and Inoue when naming the best f…

James Toney Mocks Shakur Stevenson’s Pound-for-Pound Status

James Toney dismissed Shakur Stevenson’s pound-for-pound credentials because he believes the four-division champion has not fought the best opposition available. Toney’s own career makes his criticism difficult to dismiss. The ... continue James Toney Mocks Shakur Stevenson’s Pound-for-Pound Status @ Boxing News 24

James Toney Anoints David Benavidez His P4P King, Blasts Shakur Stevenson

In a move sure to stir debate, Hall of Fame fighter James Toney anoints David Benavidez as his choice for the world’s best pound-for-pound boxer. The former three-division world champion overlooked consensus top fighters like Oleksandr Usyk, Naoya Inoue, and Shakur Stevenson, offering a characteristically blunt assessment of the modern landscape. Speaking in an August 2026 interview with About Boxing, Toney didn’t mince words, particularly when …