Jon Jones and Tyson Fury could end up fighting each other in a boxing ring, as the talk over a fight heat up.
The tension between these two icons has been heating up on social media, as Dana White himself has pledged to make this spectacle a reality if both fighters are ready to throw it down.
“Jon Jones is the baddest dude on the planet. There is no debate, there is no denying it,” declared the outspoken White, reinforcing Jones’ reputation as a true powerhouse.
“With his unyielding confidence, White added, “If Tyson Fury really wants to fight Jon Jones in the UFC, I will make it happen,” White
The clash between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor showed that a crossover fight is possible. And now Jones himself recently dropped a bombshell, confirming the legitimacy of talks with the Gypsy King.
In fact, he shared text messages with Oracle, a trusted source, displaying the unfolding negotiations. The plan? A two-fight saga that would showcase the incredible skills of both fighters in the boxing ring and the MMA arena.
Just ran into the GOAT @JonnyBones in Atlanta. The talks between him and @Tyson_Fury are very much real. He showed me the text messages between them.
1 boxing fight. 1 MMA Fight. Jon wants a money fight & has no issues going into the lions den against Tyson in a boxing ring 1st— FightOracle ™ (@fightoracle) June 15, 2023
Should the talks hit a roadblock, Jones is prepared to face Stipe Miocic, the former heavyweight champion, in November. Either way, fans are in for a treat.