Jon Jones reveals he turned down $30 million to fight Tom Aspinall
Jon Jones has never been the type of champion driven purely by money or what the public expects. Even at heavyweight, where a new wave of contenders has emerged, his mindset remains different. Recently, Jones claimed he rejected a massive $30 million offer to face interim champion Tom Aspinall, a matchup fans have been demanding ever since Aspinall won gold.
Jones has made it clear that his priorities have shifted. Instead of chasing every challenge put in front of him, he is more focused on his legacy, selective competition and recovering fully from injuries. His original target has always been the returning heavyweight legend Stipe Miocic, a fight the UFC still plans to make when Jones is healthy.
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The quote that sums up his mindset
“Some of my motivations aren’t traditional anymore. I don’t think I care about what most fighters would care about. Most fighters wouldn’t turn down $30 million. They just wouldn’t do that. My goals are different than other people’s these days.”
– Jon Jones on turning down big payday to fight Tom Aspinall
Aspinall has repeatedly called out Jones and insisted that a fight with him is the true heavyweight title showdown. Many fans agree, especially after Aspinall’s dominant performances against the best available contenders. The British champion has expressed frustration, believing Jones should either unify the championship or vacate the belt.
But Jones has never been pressured by public opinion. In his eyes, he has earned the right to choose how his legendary career concludes. After defending championships against generations of elite fighters at light heavyweight, he sees the Miocic bout as the legacy fight that matters most.
Whether fans like it or not, Jones is holding firm. And when he returns, the entire heavyweight division will be waiting to see if his goals eventually align with the matchup the world wants: Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall.
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