UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has loads of respect for his boss Dana White.
‘Bones’ has been out of the cage since a submission victory over Ciryl Gane final March. That UFC 285 win noticed Jon Jones declare the title that Francis Ngannou left vacant, and he shortly focused Stipe Miocic. The 2 had been booked for November at Madison Sq. Backyard, however the bout ended up being canceled.
As a result of harm, Jon Jones has been on the shelf for a yr and a half. Regardless of Tom Aspinall profitable and defending the interim heavyweight title in his absence, ‘Bones’ gained’t combat the British fighter subsequent. As a substitute, Dana White has maintained his stance that Jones ought to face Miocic within the fall each time he returns.
Moreover, the UFC President has gone on the warpath defending Jon Jones. Over the previous couple of months, Dana White has argued with a number of reporters in individual, and in addition on-line, over ‘Bones’ being pound-for-pound primary. Earlier this week in a post-fight press convention, the promoter once more argued the case in a moment that shortly went viral.
Jon Jones praises UFC President Dana White for calling him pound-for-pound #1
Properly, evidently the respect between Jon Jones and Dana White is mutual. Taking to Instagram earlier this week, ‘Bones’ made a put up about his boss. Within the caption of the put up, Jones borrowed White’s well-known quote about him, whereas stating that no person is healthier than the promoter.
The UFC heavyweight champion’s reward comes as no shock to any followers. Whereas Jon Jones and Dana White have had many, many public spats over time, the 2 are on good phrases now. Since ‘Bones’ made his return to the cage final March, the promoter has had nothing however good issues to say in regards to the champion.
As of now, Jon Jones’ return to the cage stays unbooked. Nevertheless, in line with a number of studies, and the champion himself, he’ll return to the cage at UFC 309 in New York City towards Stipe Miocic.
What do you make of those feedback about UFC President Dana White? Who do you wish to see Jones combat in his return?
