Jon Jones has finally given clarity about his fighting future.
The former pound-for-Pond Koning has Ummed and Ahhed with the prospect of retirement since his first defense of the heavyweight title last November.
That is despite the UFC brass meets its requirements to be paid “F ** Ku MONEY“For a gigantic unification with interim title holder Tom Aspinall.
UFC Supremo Dana White has confronted with a flood of calls to strip Jones From its heavyweight crown and breath new life in the stagnant division.
But Hall of Famer Jones has hinted that he will give up the belt before he is white and bites the bullet and illuminates him.
In a spontaneous post on X, Jones wrote: “I spoke with the UFC a long time ago about what mine future were plans.
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‘I have not really worked since my last fight New York City.
“To be honest, I believe that it was in the interest of the UFC to continue to present me as the company’s champion – not Tom.
“I just played the role of the company man by doing nothing at all … and keeping the position.
“And to be honest, it was incredibly lucrative. I have earned more money with Tom as an interim champion than Tom has himself.
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“It sucks to see that the rest of the division is delayed in this way, but that has nothing to do with me. I don’t pull the strings.
‘And don’t forget, you can’t strip a man like me at the moment. I give up the belt free. Veni, Vidi, Vici. ‘
The Mma Masses have accused Jones of “diving” Aspinall, with several go so far that he says he will damage his legacy if he is not fighting the British.
But the former long-insured light-heavyweight champion can give less about the thoughts of his opponents about his impact in sport.
He said: “That is the problem with some young men, you think your last result is your inheritance.
“That is why when many of you fail, you cannot find the power to return.
‘But here is the truth: your estate is not your last step. Legacy is what nobody can take from you.
You can’t strip a man like me at the moment. I give the belt freely. Veni, Vidi, Vici. ‘
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“It is built over time, not defined by a single victory or loss.
“If you read this, your estate will not be over yet.
“We wake up every day with a chance to build, add, stand up. Make yours beautiful.”
Fan favorite Aspinall is sitting on the sidelines on the sidelines Since his demolition of Curtis Blaydes Last July.
The Wigan Warrior is frustrated by its inactivity, although Sunsport understands an announcement for him next Fighting will be made instead.
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