Is Jon Jones going to retire after combating Stipe Miocic in November?
“Bones” is presently anticipated to defend the UFC heavyweight title at UFC 309, set for Madison Sq. Backyard on November sixteenth. The large query many have is whether or not he’ll determine to stay round if he wins that struggle to unify the heavyweight championship towards interim belt holder Tom Aspinall.
In a brand new interplay with a random fan speaking trash, Jones appeared to indicate he wouldn’t.
“Enjoyable reality after this yr Jon Jones won’t ever need to work once more,” Jones wrote. “Retired at age 37. Successful.”
This isn’t the primary time Jones has teased retirement following a win over Miocic. For a very long time that was the nicely established plan: return, win the heavyweight title, defeat the best heavyweight champion, then bounce along with his legacy as GOAT secured. This was the story shared by teammates and coaches.
Which may be why Jones continues to downplay a Tom Aspinall struggle. To Jon, Tom is simply the most recent hyped opponent that’s supposed to maintain him busy. He’s fought these for years and has little interest in being compelled to struggle the subsequent large factor until there’s stable information and stats to again that opponent up.
All of the hate he’s receiving from web trolls doesn’t appear to be warming him as much as the concept of an Aspinall struggle. If something, it’s making him dig in on retiring on prime after following by means of along with his unique plan.
