Jon Jones has a response for everybody claiming he’s avoiding a struggle with Tom Aspinall.
In a current interview with Kevin Iole, Jones stated that the one struggle he’s concerned with after his heavyweight title conflict with Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 could be a champion vs. champion bout with mild heavyweight king Alex Pereira. “Bones” was probably the most profitable champion at 205 kilos within the promotion’s historical past and a bout with Pereira, presently one of the crucial widespread fighters in all of MMA, would undoubtedly draw large curiosity.
Nevertheless, Jones has lengthy been the goal of interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall—ranked No. 1 within the division by MMA Combating—who has already defended his title as soon as whereas Jones hasn’t even fought since successful his share of the crown in March 2023 (a substantial portion of Jones’ time on the shelf has been spent recovering from a pectoral damage that brought about his struggle with Miocic to be pushed again a complete 12 months).
A phase of followers and media have been extremely important of Jones not defending in opposition to the rightful challenger and Jones took the time to fireside again at his critics in a since-deleted tweet.
“I’m going to cover in my mansion and never come outdoors, individuals are calling me a duck come on ho my world is over”
“what is that this highschool? lol”
Shortly after Jones erased that remark from his timeline, he adopted up with an extended, extra considerate response.
As at this level in my profession, each determination is rooted in objective. My journey isn’t dictated by hype or outdoors opinions—it’s about crafting a legacy that speaks for itself, one step at a time. I’m right here to do what’s proper for my profession and my legacy, with a imaginative and prescient that’s clear…
— BONY (@JonnyBones) November 8, 2024
“As at this level in my profession, each determination is rooted in objective,” Jones wrote. “My journey isn’t dictated by hype or outdoors opinions—it’s about crafting a legacy that speaks for itself, one step at a time. I’m right here to do what’s proper for my profession and my legacy, with a imaginative and prescient that’s clear and unshakable. Centered, pushed, and in full management of myself. The story continues, and it’s unfolding precisely as I’ve envisioned.”
Jones is already extensively hailed as one of many best fighters of all time primarily based on his mild heavyweight run, which noticed him defend his UFC championship 11 instances, solely dropping titles resulting from outside-of-the-cage points together with a 2015 hit-and-run conviction and a failed drug take a look at in 2016. He added the heavyweight title to his assortment with a dominant win over Ciryl Gane at UFC 285.
