If Jon Jones sticks around beyond his upcoming matchup against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309, then he’s got designs on a potential super fight against a reigning champion but not Tom Aspinall.
With rumors of retirement swirling around his return at UFC 309, the 37 year old heavyweight champion doesn’t have anything left to prove when it comes to his accomplishments in mixed martial arts. That’s why Jones isn’t interested in just fighting anybody. His potential next opponent would need to build on his legacy.
Jon Jones vs Alex Pereira?
In a recent interview with Kevin Iole, Jones revealed the following:
“If there were to be a fight of a guy that’s still on our UFC roster that would be not only financially worth it but legacy worth it, it would be Alex Pereira,”
“Alex Pereira and I, we’re both 37 years old. Right now I weigh about 235lbs. I’m an incredibly light heavyweight. I think Pereira walks around at 240.
“I think that fight would go much farther on my legacy than a young man who’s cool today and maybe gone tomorrow.”
A super fight in the making between Jon Jones and Alex Pereira.
Tom Aspinall is the UFC interim heavyweight champion who will be in attendance at Madison Square Garden in New York when Jones defends his belt against Miocic in the main event.
Aspinall has been asking for the opportunity to face Jones since defeating Sergei Pavlovich to claim the interim title. With an (8-1) UFC record and all of his wins coming by knockout or submission inside the first two rounds, Jones just doesn’t see a big enough draw to make it worth his wild.
“I remember a time when the whole world thought Johnny Walker was going to be the guy to beat me,” Jones said. “No disrespect for Johnny Walker but we’ve all see the way his career has played out.
“I’ve just been here too long to get all excited about someone who’s hot today. I’m here for legacy. I’ve been gambling for too long to just take random fights.”
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