Tom Aspinall explains why he wouldn't fight Francis Ngannou in a heavyweight champion battle

Aspinall (left) said why he would not face Ngannou (right) in a battle of heavyweight champions (Photo: Montage/SUPER LUTAS)

Since arriving at the UFC, the current interim world heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg), Tom aspinall, has been winning over fans with his powerful punches, destroying anyone who dares step into the octagon with him. His performances have been so explosive that some believe he is scaring even the current king of the division, Jon Jones, always criticized for wanting to 'delay' the fight.

However, there is one man who never backs down from a challenge: none other than the PFL title holder and former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. But Tom aspinall revealed that he will only fight the French-Cameroonian if it is in a real challenge, worth the gold.

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Aspinall is more than just a pair of powerful hands: the Brit has a remarkable fighting IQ. Throughout his career, he has trained intelligently, honing his skills in the gym to become the most dangerous competitor possible. With that in mind, he is not about to show off. Francis Ngannou who he really is. In a video posted on his YouTube channel, Tom explained:

“No, I wouldn’t fight any of the top guys that I’m potentially going to fight, I wouldn’t fight them, because I don’t want to show them the secret,” he revealed.

With the monster fighters in different organizations, fans can now only hope for a crossover between two of the most exciting fighters in MMA history.

Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall

Jon Jones (left) in meeting with Tom aspinall (dir.). Photo: Reproduction/YouTube

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While Aspinall won't be facing Ngannou any time soon, he's still hopeful that a showdown with Jon Jones come true. Dana White gave the word at the end of last year that the battle between one of the most talented fighters in the UFC against the man with the powerful hands would take place in 2025, in a kind of unification of the heavyweight title.

It's no surprise that the UFC president is eager to deliver the fight to the fans. Pulling back the curtain, Dana gave a lot of credit to Tom aspinall for trying to make the fight against Jon Jones a reality.