Mike Tyson challenges Jon Jones, who accepts, but puts conditions: 'In the ring and in the octagon'

J. Jones (photo) accepts M. Tyson's challenge and also proposes a challenge in MMA. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @jonnybones

The soap opera about the return of Mike Tyson fighting at 53 years old has just gained a new chapter. After mentioning names like Wanderlei Silva, Evander Hollyfield and Shannon Briggs, the former world boxing champion came up with a new name: Jon Jones. In a video, the legend of the 'noble art' proposed a million-dollar confrontation against the UFC star, who promptly accepted, but made an important demand for the super fight to take place.

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“See, UFC is more popular than boxing, right? More audience, right? But a UFC fighter will never be richer than a top class fighter. To make US$100 million (about R$523 million), Conor McGregor had to fight Floyd Mayweather. Jon Jones he has to fight me if he wants to make real money”, said the 'Iron Man' in a live broadcast made on social media.

Upon learning of the attack from one of the best athletes in boxing history, it didn't take long for the UFC legend to respond to Tyson. Showing respect to the former world heavyweight champion, Jones agreed to the meeting, but imposed an important condition for the fight to get off the ground.

"I `m listening you, Mike Tyson. I'll fight you in the ring if you give me a real fight in the octagon. As I respect you a lot, I promise I won't break anything about you”, replied 'Bones' on his 'Instagram' account.

Currently, Jon is on a collision course with UFC management demanding better payments for his performances. Known as one of the most dominant athletes in the history of MMA, the American threatens to abandon his light heavyweight title (up to 93kg) if he does not receive a significant increase in his earnings.

 

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@miketyson I'll box you in the ring if you promise to give me a real fight in the octagon afterwards. And because I respect you so much, I promise I won't break anything on you 👑

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