First of all James is my favorite hw. I am too young to remember his p4p days before cruiserweight... Any way at the point where I missed, he already was an atg at the lower weights. I'm not gonna detract from his greatness, I know he beat almost everybody except for rjj...he already put in a career worth of work. Then suddenly on ESPN they had this chubby guy named JT who fought Sione asipeli at cruiserweight. The analysts urged James to get back into peak form and DOMINATE like he did before... So he sparks up Vasily jirov in a dream fight, one for the ages. Bonafide cruiserweight champ! James had a eating disorder, he used to eat in bundles. His team was always nervous about him making weight. Hence the move to hw. First task commander Vander. Past his prime but still dangerous. James passed the test with flying colors. He rededicated his career based on a penchant for violence and a slipperyer than butter defense. With the pop of a middleweight he could still demand respect. He came into the Rydell Booker fight with the physique of a prime Tyson. Max Kellerman was uncontrollably shook up with the fact that Booker kept taking those shots... His fight against other heavies are epic to me. But I will mostly admire the war on October 4. Jt- p4p all time great and my favorite heavy weight, he used to say he can beat anyone ",from flyweight to yo mammas weight" in sparring. Dana White knew he was a bad man letting him into the UFC where boxers are frowned upon. But James did his thing, win lose or draw. The man is known for his sparring sessions and his mad trash talk. Possibly the perfect style to beat Mike Tyson in the 2000s before he fought McBride and Danny Williams See Tyson couldn't play defense at one given time, as in resting leaning back, taking rounds off, laying on the ropes, keeping his earmuffs on. He had a good defence as a offensive fighter. He was perpetual motion never took a step back. James on the other hand could play defense and seperate that from his offense... It woulda been a fun fight. Freddie Roach even said there might be a squabble in the press conference. War James toney, lights out!
