In the weeks leading up to the clash between Jon Jones e Stipe Miocic, held last Saturday (16), many doubts surrounded the fate of the heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg). After successfully defending the belt, 'Bones' decided to rethink the idea of retirement, although he is still willing to hang up his gloves if his conditions for the next step are not met.
Jones made it clear in the post-fight press conference that his focus is on fighting Alex Poatán in the sequence. The heavyweight champion reinforced his disinterest in a fight with the interim champion Tom aspinall, expressing that, if the UFC wants to have him back in the octagon, the fight against the Brazilian will be the right choice, as it is the confrontation he wants.
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“I'm not worried about Tom aspinall. I'm worried about Pereira. That's what I want. I think if the UFC wants me back, that's the fight they'll offer. I've been very clear about my intentions. That's what I want, if I have to, I'll retire the heavyweight belt. I've been very clear. One of the really great things about negotiating is being willing to walk away from a deal, and that's the deal I want. If that's not what the fans want, I think I'll say sayonara."
even though Jon Jones aim for a confrontation against the light heavyweight champion (up to 93kg), Alex Poatán, there is pressure for the fighter to defend his title against Tom Aspinall, who is the interim champion.
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