Jon Jones refused to fight Aspinall: the true reason for the unexpected end of his career.
A brief retreat of Jon Jones
According to The Sun: TOM ASPINALL believes that Jon Jones' quick retirement indicates that he did not want to deal with him. Aspinall was hoping to fight against the MMA legend in a historic heavyweight title matchup at Madison Square Garden next month.
Jones agreed to this fight, which could have brought him the biggest payday of his career. However, a few months later, Jones suddenly announced his departure from boxing.
“I think his retirement made many people question his desire to fight me,' - said ASPINALL.
Uncertainty regarding the fight
Currently, the situation remains uncertain as ASPINALL hopes for the opportunity to fight, but it depends on whether Jones returns from his decision to retire. Heavyweight fighters are eagerly awaiting final decisions and further developments.
Clearly, Jon Jones' exit from boxing has become an unexpected development in the world of combat sports, leaving numerous questions about his future and what opportunities may arise for ASPINALL and other heavyweight fighters. Time will tell if Jones can return from retirement and fight for the title again.
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