James slurs more now but his mind is still clear. He doesn't have trouble getting his thoughts out and articulating them unlike the stuttering Shane Mosley or Evander Holyfield. It's amazing considering how many rounds are under his belt. Truly an ultimate fighter.
Maybe James was always smarter than those two. Holyfield always struck me as stupid even before he got punchy.
There's people who can sound worse when they are carrying a lot of weight. I wouldn't know - I've never been a fat **** but Toney has apparently dropped some poundage.