“Jones would kill this man,” An NBA player of 6 feet 8 inches gets brutally trolled for claiming he can beat Jon Jones in a fight

NBA player James Johnson boldly claimed that he could beat Jon Jones after a year of training.

“Jones would kill this man,” An NBA player of 6 feet 8 inches gets brutally trolled for claiming he can beat Jon Jones in a fight

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James Johnson, an NBA player, claimed he could beat Jon Jones if he spent one-year training in grappling. In an interview with Bloody Elbow, Indiana Pacers star Johnson said he has the size and power to beat Jones.

While speaking with Ryan Hollins, Johnson stated, “I would need a year. My standup game is great, but what we all know about Jones is he’s a collegiate wrestler. Really good on the ground and that’s not my forte”. Furthermore, Johnson stated, “I think I could beat him for real! But like I said, with a year of training defense, I just need ground defense.”

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James Johnson stated he has a black belt in karate and has never lost a fight in his 20 kickboxing fights. Subsequently, Johnson asserted that if he could prevent Jones from attacking him from the ground, he could win the match. Furthermore, he believes that his 6-foot-8-inch frame would help him deal with Jones easily.

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Jones is considered one of the best mixed martial artists of all time, and many people call him the ‘baddest man on the planet’. He recently returned from a three-year layoff to win the UFC heavyweight title by beating Ciryl Gane.

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Fans react to James Johnson’s claims about beating Jon Jones

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Jon Jones and James Johnson (image credit- GQ, CBS Sports)

Influencers and athletes like Bradley Martin, who claim they can beat professional fighters, are bombarding the MMA world. Furthermore, this belief normally arises because of their size difference, which people consider an advantage in a fight.

However, fans have been trolling people who claim they can win against a trained fighter without any experience. Johnson’s claims triggered many fans since Jon Jones is considered one of the best MMA fighters.

Furthermore, many fighters, like Mike Tyson, have also stated that their UFC GOAT is Jones. Hence, Johnson’s bold claims outraged people, and they trolled him for his ignorance.

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