Heavyweight boxing champion James Toney has held nothing back in terms of his MMA goals. The man known as “Lights Out” has stated from the very beginning that he wants to fight the best, and maintains all confidence that he will stand victorious inside the octagon.

Toney recently spoke with James Slater of EastsideBoxing.com about his love of boxing, his interest in MMA, and a possible UFC debut date.

From EastsideBoxing:

James Slater: It’s a great pleasure to be able to speak with you again, Champ. We’re all intrigued about your move into MMA, and your deal with UFC’s Dana White. Do you have a date yet for your MMA debut, and who it will be against?

James Toney: No problem. They’re talking about August. But first and foremost, I want to say I’ve not moved into UFC – I’m still a boxer. But the thing is, MMA is where the action is; no-one wants to fight James Toney in boxing! Nobody will put their name down on that contract.. So I want to enhance myself by fighting in MMA – to prove myself as the ultimate fighter; who will fight anyone. I’m the real deal, you know?

J.S: You’ve certainly achieved pretty much all there is to achieve in boxing; but who will you be facing in MMA? Are there any names decided yet, or the number of fights you will have in MMA?

J.T: I love the UFC and it will be great to test my skills against the best athletes from that sport. I’ve not decided yet how many fights I’ll have, maybe two or three. I want the big names. I’ve proven beyond any doubt I’m the best in boxing; that’s undisputed. Now I want to fight the best in MMA. I’m not interested in facing no-names, you know what I’m saying?

Toney has been making waves in MMA news ever sicne his UFC signing was announced. A slew of big names have already offered to to welcome James into the UFC including heavyweight Roy Nelson and the legendary Randy Couture.