An amazing fight that has proven to be James Toney's last great performance. The valiant Vassiliy Jirov, a powerful champion prior, was never quite the same after the savage beatdown he endured. 2003 BWAA Fight of the Year

Moorer was behind on all scorecards before he stopped Jirov with a straight left to the head. Moorer was down on one knee in the 3rd round because of clash of heads, but the referee scored it like a knockdown. Fight was aired on FSN.