Tom Aspinall’s Excitement for a Potential Fight with Jon Jones
Recently, Tom Aspinall has been buzzing with anticipation over the possibility of stepping into the Octagon against Jon Jones. The current UFC interim heavyweight champion from Salford has long been keen on facing Jones to unify the heavyweight division, and it seems there might be some progress on that front.
Jones, who holds the title of the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, just successfully defended his belt against Stipe Miocic. In a conversation with Piers Morgan on his show, Aspinall revealed that after a discussion with UFC President Dana White, he received some encouraging news about the fight with Jones.
Aspinall shared that White confidently expressed, “It’s happening. It’s going to be the biggest fight in UFC history.” While there are still questions surrounding Jones’ willingness to take the fight, Aspinall remains hopeful for the matchup.
When the topic of financial incentives came up, Aspinall emphasized that his primary goal is to unify the championship belts rather than focus on the payday. He acknowledged Jones’ exceptional talent but also voiced his reservations about Jones’ history with drug test failures, which he believes tarnish his status as the greatest fighter in UFC history.
Aspinall’s eagerness to challenge Jones reflects his ambition to reach new heights in the sport. The prospect of a clash between these two elite fighters has sparked considerable enthusiasm among UFC fans and the broader MMA community.
Image credit: Piers Morgan Uncensored/Getty
Key topics: Tom Aspinall, Jon Jones, UFC, Dana White, MMA
Published at 14:56 GMT on December 14, 2024.