Jon Jones hints at vacating heavyweight title if negotiations with UFC fails
Jon Jones has expressed his desire to vacate his heavyweight belt, similar to how he relinquished his light heavyweight belt in 2020.
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Jon Jones might vacate his heavyweight title if his negotiations with UFC fails (Image via UFC/Imago)
Over the years, there have been several champions who have vacated their UFC titles. The UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones who has a controversial past is no stranger to such circumstances. Recently, the reigning heavyweight champion has hinted about the possibility of a similar outcome. As such, Jon Jones might opt to vacate his heavyweight crown if certain negotiations with UFC executives fail.
In recent months, ‘Bones’ has held several Q&A sessions on his X (formerly Twitter) account. However, this time, it wasn’t a typical Q&A. Jones addressed his critics who are eager to see him face Tom Aspinall. One particular netizen interpreted his message as a sign of retirement and questioned him about it. In response, the UFC heavyweight champion clarified his stance on retirement from the sport.
I‘d probably vacate the belt before officially retiring. Let‘s see how my meeting with UFC goes.
Jon Jones via X (@JonnyBones)
Over the years, Jones has had a notable history of both voluntarily giving up his titles and being stripped of them. In 2020, for instance, Jones relinquished his UFC light heavyweight title. Prior to that, he was stripped of his title on three occasions by the promotion for violating disciplinary rules.
I’d probably vacate the belt before officially retiring. Let’s see how my meeting with Ufc goes. https://t.co/jlG7xl6NYx
— Jonny Meat (@JonnyBones) November 29, 2024
This revelation of Jones might not bode well with the CEO Dana White. The UFC bossman has always heaped praises on his heavyweight champion. As such, over the years, the UFC community has stood witness to their strong camaraderie. However, now it remains to be seen how White would react to this revelation. Interestingly, apart from this, Jones also clapped back at a supporter of Aspinall
Jon Jones gives an unhinged reply to another ‘ducking’ allegation
Jon Jones is considered one of the greatest fighters in UFC history. However, he is currently facing significant criticism for avoiding a matchup against Tom Aspinall, the interim UFC heavyweight champion. Aspinall has also provided various reasons for this avoidance, which has intensified the scrutiny surrounding Jones.
Fans of the sport and netizens who share the interim champion’s perspective believed that Jones was intentionally avoiding a fight against Aspinall. In a recent post by ‘Bones’ on his X account, a user made a sarcastic comment. The fan mocked Jones for allegedly ducking the British fighter. In response, the heavyweight champion gave an unhinged reply.
Sure, call duck for the next year, eventually Tom (Aspinall) will lose within the next two or three fights and my legacy will go on as the greatest MMA fight ever. End of story.
Jon Jones via X (@JonnyBones)
Sure, call me duck for the next year, eventually Tom will lose within the next two or three fights and my legacy will go on as the greatest MMA fight ever. End of story. ? https://t.co/9XV8n92GAH
— Jonny Meat (@JonnyBones) November 29, 2024
Jones has his reasons for avoiding a fight against Aspinall. He believes that the interim heavyweight champion would not significantly impact his legacy in the promotion. Over the past few months, many fans have pushed for this matchup, but Jones has consistently maintained his position. It will be interesting to see how the promotion handles this intense rivalry.
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