James Toney Vs. Nigel Benn: Who Wins? Former Two-Time Champ Byron Mitchell Breaks It Down

UK fight fans may well recall, upon heading into their grudge fight, Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank doing a co-appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show. Joining them, via a cable

Published: Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 3:58 PM
James Toney Vs. Nigel Benn: Who Wins? Former Two-Time Champ Byron Mitchell Breaks It Down
Key Things to Know
  • Former champion Byron Mitchell analyzed a hypothetical fight between James Toney and Nigel Benn.
  • Mitchell predicted that Toney would have defeated Benn by a clear decision at either 160 or 168 pounds.
  • While praising Benn's heart against Gerald McClellan, Mitchell stated Toney's skills would have been too much.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former two-time WBA super-middleweight champion Byron Mitchell has shared his analysis of a hypothetical matchup between boxing legends James Toney and Nigel Benn. Despite a memorable joint television appearance in the 1990s alongside Chris Eubank, a fight between Toney and Benn never materialized during their professional careers.

Mitchell believes Toney would have outskilled Benn to secure a clear decision victory at either middleweight or super-middleweight. While praising Benn's immense heart shown in his historic bout against Gerald McClellan, Mitchell noted that Toney's superior skills would have been the deciding factor. Mitchell also reflected on his own career, including his famous clash with Joe Calzaghe.

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