“Inside MMA” preview: Boxing champ James Toney wants UFC champ Brock Lesnar first

Boxing champ James Toney has been a hot topic for mixed martial arts fans from the moment his recent UFC signing was made official.

What seemed a mere curiosity as Toney followed UFC president Dana White around the country – begging for a shot in the octagon – quickly turned into a potential game-changing acquisition.

But who exactly is Toney going to fight? On the newest edition of HDNet’s “Inside MMA,” the 41-year-old boxer said he doesn’t want any pushover; in fact, he’s be comfortable starting with UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar.


Boxing champ James Toney has been a hot topic for mixed martial arts fans from the moment his recent UFC signing was made official.

What seemed a mere curiosity as Toney followed UFC president Dana White around the country – begging for a shot in the octagon – quickly turned into a potential game-changing acquisition.

But who exactly is Toney going to fight? On the newest edition of HDNet’s “Inside MMA,” the 41-year-old boxer said he doesn’t want any pushover; in fact, he’s be comfortable starting with UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar.