18 of the best nicknames in boxing history

‘The Greatest,’ “Smokin’ and Sugar Ray are simply a few of the best-known nicknames of boxers.

James ‘Lights Out’ Toney

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James Toney earned his nicknamed “Lights Out” by knocking out his opponents. He fought 92 times, winning 77, 47 by knockout. Toney also tried MMA, losing his lone bout to Randy Couture in 15 seconds via submission.