UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has nothing however reward for Dana White.
Over the previous 12 months, White has been vocal in his assist for Jones being one of the best pound-for-pound fighter on the earth. White has made the declare at quite a few press conferences and even obtained mad when individuals questioned if ‘Bones’ ought to nonetheless be thought of the highest pound-for-pound fighter because of his inactivity.
Forward of his return, Jon Jones spoke to Kevin Iole and thanked Dana White for persevering with to again him and assist him.
Jon Jones says he’s grateful that Dana White says he’s the #1 pound-for-pound fighter 🤝
“I’m grateful that [Dana] isn’t permitting the naysayers to simply push me to the aspect.”
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“It’s simply an honor, that’s all. It’s simply an enormous honor to be even thought of at 37 years outdated, one of the vital well-rounded winners in our sport nonetheless. It’s a big honor and I’m simply grateful that my boss, a person who has sat front-row for each battle, for all of our fights,” Jon Jones mentioned to Kevin Iole. “For him to say, hey guys belief me, I do know what I’m watching, I do know what I’m taking a look at, and for my part, if Jon was the identical measurement as a number of these guys, Jon could be within the combine.
“I believe we’ve a number of new followers. Numerous younger followers, and our sport may be a number of what have you ever accomplished for me these days,” Jones added. “I believe Dana is doing an incredible job of claiming, hey, let’s wait a minute, let’s keep in mind what this man’s accomplished. I’m grateful and I’m that he’s not permitting the naysayers or among the followers to push me to the aspect as a result of I’ve accomplished an amazing quantity of labor for this firm.”
Jon Jones is the previous UFC mild heavyweight and present heavyweight champ. He’s additionally extensively thought of to be the best fighter of all time.
