Toney Knocks Out Dell’Aquila to Retain IBF Middleweight Title

MONTE CARLO, Monaco — James Toney easily defended his International Boxing Federation middleweight title by knocking out Francesco Dell’Aquila of Italy in the fourth round of a scheduled 12-round fight at Stade Louis II.

Toney, from Ann Arbor, Mich., improved his record to 28-0-1 with 20 knockouts. It was the second defense of the title he won by upsetting Michael Nunn.

Dell’Aquila’s record dropped to 31-2-2. His only other loss was by knockout to Patizio Kalembay. Dell’Aquila was the European middleweight champion.

Toney’s next opponent probably will be Mike McCallum, the WBA champion, in December.