James Toney Signs with UFC

Former boxing champion James “Lights out” Toney has signed with the UFC. Toney apparently demanded a meeting with Dana White about transitioning from boxing to MMA. Toney has signed a multi-fight deal with terms not being known yet. James Toney has had a stellar boxing career and now looks to carry his success over to MMA.

He has many career achievements including being the former IBF Middleweight Champion, IBF Super Middleweight Champion, and IBF Cruiserweight Champion/ His win-loss record is 72-6-5. He was born in Grand Rapids Michigan and now lives in Ann Arbor. He’s fought some pretty great boxers including Roy Jones, and Evander Holyfield.

It is uncertain when Toney will make his UFC Debut or what weightclass he will be in but one thing is for sure I think he will make in immiediate impact when he arrives. Stay tuned to see if Toney puts someones lights out.