Jon Jones signals UFC heavyweight comeback, per protégé Steveson
After Tom Aspinall vacated the heavyweight title due to injury, Jon Jones has signaled comeback interest through protégé Gable Steveson.
Gable Steveson told media he and Jon Jones discussed a possible UFC comeback. Steveson said Jones is 'honored to have the opportunity to maybe come back'.
Tom Aspinall vacated the heavyweight title after an eye injury in training. Ciryl Gane is now the undisputed champion.
Jones had retired while Aspinall was the interim champion. The retired fighter trains daily with Steveson, who expects his own shot at the title within a year.
- Undefeated
- Steveson's record
- US$30 million
- Jones's purse offer
- Ciryl Gane
- Current undisputed champion
Why it mattersIt could reshape the UFC heavyweight division and set up a major title fight between two generational talents.
AustraliaAustralian UFC fans on Kayo Sports can watch UFC 331 on September 20 at 11am AEST to see top contenders compete for position.
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