Billionaire 'got involved' in failed Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall UFC negotiations

Billionaire 'got involved' in failed Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall UFC negotiations

GETTY SAUDI boxing bigwig Turki Alalshikh “got involved” in the UFC’s ill-fated bid to book a super-fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall, it’s been claimed. The huge heavyweight title unification bout officially fell through last weekend when the former undisputed titleholder announced his retirement from mixed martial arts. GETTYJon Jones announced his retirement from mixed martial arts last week[/caption] INSTAGRAM@TOMASPINALLJones’ retire…

UFC Legend Calls Jon Jones’ Retirement A Smart Move, Praises His Legendary Career

Jon Jones (Photo by Thomas Shea/Imagn Images) Fans around the world will discuss Jon Jones’ retirement. While Khabib’s decision to retire came as a shock—especially given how early he stepped away—Jones’ retirement feels different to many, particularly because a potential fight with Tom Aspinall was being discussed. Although opinions on Jones stepping away are divided, UFC legend Rashad Evans believes it was a smart move. Evans believes ‘Bones’ …