Anticipated to make his comeback to the Octagon on the finish of the yr in a blockbuster headliner at UFC 309 at Madison Sq. Backyard, Jon Jones has revealed he at the moment weighs 260lbs forward of his conflict with veteran ex-champion, Stipe Miocic.
Jones, a former two-time mild heavyweight champion and a present heavyweight titleholder, has been out of motion for over 500 days since his most up-to-date return to the UFC – with no battle since March of final yr.
Sidelined by way of harm setbacks, Rochester native, Jones most not too long ago snatched the then-vacant heavyweight crown in a dominant opening spherical guillotine choke submission win over former interim champion, Ciryl Gane.
And at the moment awaiting bench trial after he was charged with two misdemeanors amid an alleged incident with a drug-testing agent at his residence again in March, Jones has since pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and also interfering with communications.
Jon Jones reveals huge weight forward of UFC 309
Previewing his comeback battle in opposition to Miocic later this annum in a primary outing in ‘The Large Apple’ for the New York native, Jones has revealed he’s weighing a whopping 260lbs as he continues coaching for his return to fight sports activities.
“Tomorrow, I’ll be 37 years outdated!!” Jon Jones posted on his official X account. “I’m 260 kilos 16 weeks away from preventing probably the most adorned heavyweight in UFC historical past. I really feel like I’m in a terrific spot proper earlier than coaching camp ramps up. My type is much from good in these movies, however I’m pleased with it contemplating the surgical procedures I not too long ago had. 16 extra weeks to turn into the beast, that’s precisely what I’ll do. #Champion2024”
Tomorrow, I’ll be 37 years outdated !! I’m 260 kilos 16 weeks away from preventing probably the most adorned heavyweight in UFC historical past. I really feel like I’m in a terrific spot proper earlier than coaching camp ramps up. My type is much from good in these movies, however I’m pleased with it contemplating the… pic.twitter.com/kpns3gJOk4
— BONY (@JonnyBones) July 18, 2024
Issued a stark warning by fellow former two-weight champion, Randy Couture forward of his battle with Miocic, Jones has been warned the veteran Ohio has likely the best chance amongst other competitors of beating the former at UFC 309.
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