Tom Aspinall doesn't believe Jon Jones is afraid to face him, but he finds it strange that the former champion refused the fight. Throughout 2025, Dana White worked hard to make the fight between the two happen, which would unify the interim and undisputed heavyweight titles (up to 120,2 kg). Despite a proposal considered significant by the UFC president, the fight ultimately did not materialize.
In an interview with FFTV, the Briton indicated that Jon Jones ' decision was more related to financial issues than to any sporting concerns, highlighting that the offer made by the organization was around 30 million dollars (approximately 120 million reais), an amount he described as extremely high.
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“I don’t think he’s afraid of anyone. I think he wanted the right financial value. But he received an offer of 30 million dollars. That’s a lot of money,” said Tom Aspinall.
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