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Heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury has revealed his pick for the only fighter who can defeat Jon Jones, the dominant force in the history of mixed martial arts. Fury, who has been offered a fight with Jones in the cage, believes that his fellow Brit and training partner Tom Aspinall is the man to beat the UFC legend.
Fury's Endorsement of Aspinall
Despite having only two contentious losses on his record, Jones is widely considered one of the greatest fighters in MMA history. Fury, however, claims that Aspinall has what it takes to defeat the legendary fighter. In an interview with TNT Sports, Fury said, "If anyone can beat Jon Jones, it'll be Tom Aspinall. Nobody else."
Aspinall's Chance to Make History
Aspinall, a former sparring partner of Fury, is hoping to convince Jones to stick around after his upcoming title defense against Stipe Miocic. The surging contender has plans to talk a little trash and poke at Jones' ego in order to get the fight he desires. "I want to beat the GOAT," Aspinall said. "I want to be the UFC heavyweight champion of the world, and that's what I'm going to do at any cost."
A Shocking Fight Offer
News of Fury's potential fight with Jones broke recently, with Fury confirming that he had received an offer to face the UFC legend. While negotiations are still ongoing, Fury expressed his interest in moving forward with the fight. "Frank Warren knows about it, my team knows about it," Fury revealed. "It's still ongoing, and we're looking to move forward on that for sure."
The Future of Jon Jones
Jones, who plans to retire from MMA after his title defense against Miocic in November, may be persuaded to continue fighting if Aspinall proves to be a worthy opponent. Aspinall is determined to do whatever it takes to get his shot at Jones and become the UFC heavyweight champion.
Sources: TMZ
