Brits hope to bring down Toney

Last Updated: November 13, 2013 3:35pm

Matt Legg (l) faces James Toney (r) in quarter-finals of PrizefighterJames Toney’s pre-fight antics have fired up his British rivals ahead of Thursday night’s heavyweight Prizefighter.

Toney, a multi-weight champion, is renowned for his fiery reputation and has already upset a number of the entrants ahead of the Team UK vs. Team USA tournament, live on Sky Sports.

The American veteran faces Matt Legg in the second quarter-final, but Tom Little has vowed to dish out a humbling defeat to Toney if he gets past his first opponent Brian Minto.

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Little said: “He was disrespectful and rude to the UK boxers, barely acknowledging us and wanting his own changing room away from all the other boxers.

“I will make him pay for what he said and is saying about us UK boys. The other American boxers were all pleasant and nice guys, but it won’t stop me beating them up.”

Larry Olubamiwo kicks-off the event by battling Jason Gavern in the first quarter-final, while Michael Sprott’s bid to become a two-time Prizefighter champion begins against Damien Wills in the third quarter-final.

Cruiserweight prospect Ben Ileyemi is in action earlier in the evening against Moses Matovu, while exciting heavyweight Anthony Joshua will be hoping for another knockout when he faces Croatian Hrvoje Kisice before the Prizefighter final.

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Brits hope to bring down Toney