J. Jones at a press conference after the UFC 239. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube UFC
The light heavyweight champion (up to 93kg.), Jon Jones, he even seems willing to leave his division to hold a superfight against the dangerous Francis Ngannou. After sealing a verbal agreement, with the French-Cameroonian, for the confrontation, the athlete published an image from 2016, when he weighed around 108kg, compatible with the category of his new rival.
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“It's me, before the fight against OSP (Ovince St Preux. This was the biggest fight I had within USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency) guidelines. I was 240 pounds (about 108,8kg.) in this photo. Close to the weight I will probably be when I win the heavyweight belt (up to 120,2kg.)”, Jones wrote on his Twitter account.
In recent weeks, Jon has stirred up social media by suggesting a meeting to Francis Ngannou, who, with each performance, proves why he is considered one of the most feared men in the company.
After learning about the challenge, Francis didn't take long to respond positively to 'Bones' call. The information about Jones' attack ended up reaching the ears of Dana White, president of Ultimate, who stated that 'anything is possible' in the sport.
That's me right before the OSP fight. That was the biggest I had ever been and actually my first fight fighting under USADA's guidelines. I was 240 pounds in that picture, right around the weight I'll probably be when I win the heavyweight championship of the world. https://t.co/q84LPpzSMd
- Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) May 19, 2020
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