After a pause in his career, the return of Jon Jones in the fighting world against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 was a thrilling spectacle for his fans. Jones initially contemplated hanging up his gloves after his triumph over Miocic, yet he’s now resolved to pursue one more battle before retirement. Expectations are rife over a potential heavyweight championship showdown featuring Jon Jones versus Tom Aspinall.
This highly-anticipated brawl has been setting the rumor mills abuzz. Adding more to the intrigue, seasoned UFC professional Chael Sonnen foresees Jones’ retirement by 2025, with Aspinall being the last opponent he’ll face in his illustrious career.
Sonnen confidently vocalized his daring forecast for the year 2025, emphasizing on the prospect of Jon Jones’ retirement. According to Sonnen, Jon Jones gearing up for a heavyweight tussle against Tom Aspinall isn’t an alien prospect. And while he confidently believes many naysayers may underestimate Jones, he expects the UFC veteran to put up a competitive performance.
This prediction was divulged in a dialogue he shared with co-host Daniel Cormier. ‘I have a deep conviction about this forecast namely that Jon Jones will retire. I can assert that Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall are destined to clash. Once this bout concludes, irrespective of the result, I am convinced that it will mark Jon’s final public appearance,’ Sonnen expounded.
The much-touted fight, however, is yet to receive an official nod. UFC chief, Dana White, is navigating the intricacies to cement the details of this fight. In recent developments, Jones has purportedly urged for a significant financial compensation for the encounter, indicating that the fight’s result may not be of paramount importance to him.
In a recent revelation, current heavyweight champion Jon Jones divulged details about his prospering financial situation. He candidly shared that his earnings have become effortless in recent times. From gracing parties with his presence to signing autographs for fan memorabilia, these simple activities contribute to his burgeoning wealth.
Most of Jones’ revenue stream is sourced from his fighting career and the numerous sponsorships he’s associated with. However, Jones is looking to secure one of the most sizeable payouts of his career in the speculated future match against Tom Aspinall. His demand for a higher remuneration from UFC underlines his intentions.
Although the confirmation for the much-awaited fight is still hanging in the balance, fans are brimming with anticipation to catch a glimpse of what the future holds for Jon ‘Bones’ Jones.