Jon Jones Turns Down Usyk Boxing Match, Says He'd Only Fight Him In MMA

Oleksandr Usyk Open To Fighting For Zuffa Boxing Title

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Jon Jones Turns Down Usyk Boxing Match, Says He'd Only Fight Him In MMA

Former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones rejected the idea of boxing Oleksandr Usyk in a potential farewell fight, telling Ring Magazine he would only face the Ukrainian boxing champion under MMA rules in the octagon.

Jon Jones will only face Oleksandr Usyk in retirement fight under one condition

Oleksandr Usyk is in the market for an opponent for his retirement fight, and UFC legend Jon Jones is one name that has been reported as an option. Usyk’s last outing was met with criticism both before and after the event, as the then unified heavyweight ruler faced 1-0-recorded Rico Verhoeven, only for Verhoeven to […] The post Jon Jones will only face Oleksandr Usyk in retirement fight under one condition appeared first on Boxing News.

Jon Jones Sets MMA Condition For Oleksandr Usyk Crossover Fight

Jon Jones stated he will only fight Oleksandr Usyk if the bout adheres to mixed martial arts (MMA) rules, not boxing. This declaration, made in a revealing interview with Manouk Akopyan of The Ring Magazine and published today, July 17, 2026, unequivocally shuts down the prospect of a pure boxing match. It comes just as Usyk’s advisor, Sergey Lapin, had publicly positioned Jones as a prime candidate for the Ukrainian’s highly anticipated career …

Jon Jones Rejects Oleksandr Usyk Boxing Match, Says He Would Oblige If Usyk Tests 'Total Combat Skills'

Jon Jones ruled out a boxing match with Oleksandr Usyk and said the fight only interests him if Usyk tests his full combat skills.