Former boxing champion James “Lights Out” Toney has signed a contract with the UFC and all that comes to mind is…what? James Toney was an incredible boxer, but his best years are past, and quite frankly, once he rose above light heavyweight, he seemed undisciplined about his fitness, but did remain one of the best defensive fighters in the game.

Toney is personable and likeable, but has become more about creating media buzz than fighting in recent years. I first shot Toney when he fought for the IBF Light Heavyweight Championship against the favored unbeaten Vassily Jirov. Toney upset the apple cart, dropping and beating Jirov.
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