Jon Jones downplays Tom Aspinall's achievements and compares interim champion to Johnny Walker

Jon Jones e Tom aspinall They are UFC heavyweight champions (Photo: Montagem/SUPER FIGHTS)

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With eight days left to defend the heavyweight belt (up to 120,2 kg) for the first time in a duel against Stipe Miocic No. UFC 309, Jon Jones still has a big question mark over his future. While retirement seems the most likely path, 'Bones' doesn't rule out a potential duel against Alex Poatán, while at the same time showing less and less interest in a possible unification of belts with the interim champion Tom aspinall.

In a recent interview with journalist Kevin Iole, Jon Jones justified such lack of interest and said he did not believe Aspinall had done enough to face him. The linear champion even compared the British fighter with the Brazilian light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) Johnny Walker, who had a meteoric start in the UFC, but to this day has never reached a title fight.

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“I remember a time when the whole world thought that Johnny Walker would be the guy to hit me. With all due respect to Johnny Walker, but we’ve all seen the way his career has played out. I’ve been around too long to get all excited about someone who’s hot today. I’m here for legacy. I’ve been around too long to just pick random fights,” he said. Jon Jones.

Part of the questions regarding the future of Jon Jones must be answered within eight days. The champion takes action in the main fight of the UFC 309, on November 16, when he faces the former champion Stipe Miocic at Madison Square Garden, in New York, United States.