MMA boxer is considered to be the greatest history – Jon Jones has just made a surprise decision when he retired at the age of 37. The statement of Jonesd Dong thought with the work, Tom Aspinall automatically became a UFC official champion.
In a press conference on June 21 in Baku (Azerbaijan), the place where UFC Fight Night, UFC president, Dana White, confirmed that Jones would not continue to play. After calling to notify Dana White about the decision to retire, Jones went to social networks and posted the status line: “I have thought very carefully.
Last time, fans were waiting for the screen between Jones and Aspinall. This is expected to be one of the most attractive matches UFC between two super boxers. Therefore, Jones suddenly retired made many people regret.
In fact, the possibility of Jones and Aspinall before each other was suspected. In a recent podcast, Jones once frankly admitted: “I do not retire because of all bloody battle or fear of the opponent. Honestly, now I am not interested in playing much.
Jones's constant delay in the match against Aspinall (the temporary championship holder for 18 months) has sparked a wave of intense controversy. Evidence is an online petition calling for the deprivation of the American puncher to collect nearly 200,000 signatures. The details above show the dissatisfaction of the audience and colleagues with Jones.
When Jones retired, he of course was no longer in a belt with Aspinall. According to the President of White, UFC will soon have a meeting with Aspinall next week to arrange the first belt protection match. “I am sorry to see that Aspinall had to spend time, effort, and money to prepare for the unsuccessful match. However, we are committed to rewarding him. Aspinall is a true warrior. He is always ready to fight anyone, anytime and anywhere,” Mr. White said.
With a record of 28/30 professional matches, Jones deserves to be ranked in the MMA monument ranks. He has held many records, from the most belt protection, the most winning, the longest victory to the smaller titles. During the period from 2015 to 2017, Jones was involved in a number of scandals that made him lose the title 3 times. But all cannot deny the talent and class of “crazy guy”.
In 2018, he returned strongly and won the lower belt after winning Alexander Gustafsson. In 2020, Jones voluntarily abandoned the title, then took 3 years before re -exporting with the victory of Ciryl Gane to win heavy belts. Since then, American boxers no longer play, but with what has done, he has left unforgettable memories in the hearts of fans.