"I decided to give it a shot.  This is a great organization and I see a huge future for female MMA," stated the legendary First Lady of Boxing, Jackie Kallen, as she talked about her new role as a promoter for the female mixed martial arts organization Fatal Femmes Fighting. Check out what she had to say as she talks about the future of female MMA as well as her continued involvement in boxing, her thoughts on Floyd Mayweather Jr., EliteXC and much more.

PC: How have you been doing?

JK: As always, great!

PC: April 3rd, you'll be involved in your first Fatal Femmes Fighting show in Los Angeles. How did you get involved?

JK: They contacted me about joining forces with them and I decided to give it a shot.  This is a great organization and I see a huge future for female MMA.

PC: What role are you going to play in this organization? Will you be promoting?

JK: Yes.  I will act as promoter and work closely with the girls.  I hope to sign a lot of these fighters to promotional contracts and keep them busy.  Activity is the name of the game.  The more they fight and the more exposure they receive, the more fans they will draw to the sport.

PC: Do you feel like you've done so much in boxing that it's time for a new challenge or do you just like to be involved in contact sports?

JK: I still love boxing and always will.  I manage several boxers and will continue to guide their careers and stay busy in the sport I love.  However, I enjoy MMA as well and I see that the public is getting more and more excited about cage fighting.

PC: What can fans, who have purchased a ticket to the FFF show, expect come April 3rd?

JK: A very full, action-packed evening of fighting. We have girls of all weights and sizes and skill levels.  We'll have title fights, pro debut bouts and a mixture of various styles.  I can't wait!

PC: Leave it up to you Mrs. Kallen to be involved in the biggest female card in history. How much longer would you like to be involved in the fight game?

JK: Until I can't remember my name or I can't climb into the ring anymore.  Seriously, I hope to continue this until I can no longer function.

PC: I don't know your relationship status, but it would seem like you'd make the perfect significant other that a guy could have.

JK: Thanks for the compliment.  I've been with the same man for eight years and he is a big fight fan so it works out very well.  He enjoys what I do and has been extremely supportive. I guess being raised with males all my life has made me fairly knowledgeable about sports, cars, gambling, business and other male interests.  There is never a lack of good conversation!

PC: Have you found guys to be intimidated by you?

JK: I'm sure that certain men prefer a quiet, demure stay-at-home type woman.  For those men, I would not be their "type." I try not to intimidate anyone.  I think I am very friendly and open so if a man feels intimidated, it is probably his own insecurity causing it.

PC: I'm getting way off subject (laughing). What did you think of Matt Remillard's performance on Friday Night Fights?

JK: Matt is awesome! 

PC: Boxing had a pretty good comeback year in 2007 and we're going to see Hopkins-Calzaghe and De La Hoya-Forbes on HBO. How important do you think that is to showcase names like that on regular cable?

JK: It is the only way to keep the sport alive.  Without marquee names and superstars to drive the average sports fan to boxing, the sport will fade away.

PC: Gary Shaw recently signed a deal that will land his EliteXC brand on CBS. Would you like to see boxing back on network television and what do you think of MMA on there?

JK: I think it's great.  I am so happy for him.  I hope the other networks pay attention and put FFF on TV!

PC: There are talks of Roy Jones fighting Anderson Silva in a boxing rules fight. Who do you like in that fight and why?

JK: It's interesting.  Everyone always wonders if an MMA star would beat a boxing star; let's find out!

PC: What did you think of Felix Trinidad's comeback fight against Jones?

JK: Not as exciting as I had hoped.

PC: It appears we're going to get De La Hoya-Mayweather 2, but this time, Floyd Sr. will be Oscar's trainer. Do you think it's okay for him to train De La Hoya to fight his son?

JK: Whatever works for them.  I have seen so many crazy and strange things in boxing that nothing surprises me anymore.

PC: What are your thoughts on the way Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been carrying himself in the public eye?

JK: I have known Floyd since he was a kid.  I was at the Olympics in 1996 watching him.  He is a character, but I have always liked him.  A lot of people take exception to his cockiness and the way he flaunts his money, but you can't deny that he is interesting and helps keep boxing in the spotlight.

PC: Going back to the FFF show. There will be 16 fights on that card if I'm not mistaken. How can fans but tickets and see this event?

JK: Ticketmaster. We are expecting a large crowd so I hope they buy their tickets soon.

PC: You've been around the fight game for a long time. Have you ever thought about mixing it up?

JK: Ha. That's so cute.  I am far too old now to lace up the gloves.  I tried it once when I was much younger and I had a sore thumb and a broken nail for weeks.  I am better behind the scenes.

PC: When you hear the word "legendary" in front of your name, how does that make you feel?

JK: That is truly an honor.  I am receiving the first-ever Aileen Eaton Award for Lifetime Achievement from the World Boxing Hall of Fame this Sunday and I am thrilled to death. Aileen was one of the female pioneers in boxing and promoted fights at LA's Olympic Auditorium for years.  I am flattered to receive this prestigious award and I can only hope that I have inspired other women to get involved in what they love, whether it's considered for males or females.

PC: Thanks for your time Mrs. Kallen. I know you're a busy woman. It's always an honor to do an interview with you. Is there anything you want to say in closing?

JK: Just that you always ask the most fascinating questions, you have a sharp mind when it comes to our business and always know what you're doing.  You can interview me whenever you want to! It's always a pleasure.