For almost all of 2024, the rumored Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall conflict has been surrounded by uncertainty, however which will have now modified.
‚Bones‘ made his first protection of the heavyweight throne in dominant vogue final day trip. Regardless of popping out on high and teasing his choice to not retire, a matchup between the king of the division and the interim champion nonetheless regarded unlikely.
After a month of silence, Dana White has shed some constructive gentle on the heavyweight combat.
Whereas talking with media following the ultimate UFC occasion of the 12 months, White confirmed that the bout would go forward a while in 2025.
„100% [Jones vs. Aspinall happens],“ White stated „I believe it is in all probability the most important combat in heavyweight historical past and it is a huge combat within the historical past of the corporate.“
White then spoke about how completely different Jones is to do enterprise with than different fighters on the roster.
„Normally, these guys say that [they don’t want to fight somebody] behind the scenes and never publicly.“
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„Jon says that sh*t publicly however not behind the scenes. Jon is a really distinctive particular person to take care of.“
„From day one I have been assured that Jon Jones would try this combat. Even earlier than the combat, I stated if he gained, there is not any means Jon does not do that combat.“
White later gave much more hope to the highly-anticipated matchup.
„Jon Jones behind the scenes is just not a man that turns down fights,“ White claimed.
„Yeah, I say 100% [we see Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall in 2025].“
In a combat being dubbed the most important combat in UFC heavyweight historical past, Dana White believes an settlement will quickly be reached.
Whereas they’re at two full completely different phases of their careers, a win for both Jon Jones or Tom Aspinall would probably be an enormous increase to their legacy within the sport.
Jones continues to chase a aim of turning into the best fighter to ever grace combined martial arts—a feat many consider he has already achieved.
