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Toney Outpunches Jirov to Win Cruiser Title;
Tarver Nabs Two Belts
 by Thomas Gerbasi (April 26, 2003)
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James Toney used all his ring savvy and grit (and a 12th round knockdown) to wrest the IBF cruiserweight title from Vassiliy Jirov tonight at the Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut. Scores in the 12 round war were 117-109 (twice) and 116-110 for Toney.
In the HBO Boxing After Dark Co-Feature, Antonio Tarver won the WBC and IBF light heavyweight belts with a shutout 12 round decision over Montell Griffin. Scores were 120-106 (3x) for Tarver, who dropped Griffin in the first and 12th rounds. Full report from Peter Mooney to follow, as well as round by round coverage from Jason Probst.
Round by Round by Jason Probst to follow
Full Report by Doug Fischer to follow
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