J. Jones prepares for his long-awaited heavyweight debut. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Considered one of the greatest fighters in MMA history, Jon Jones should not make his debut in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2kg) this year. On your official account on 'Twitter', the North American revealed that he is in no rush to debut in his new category and admitted that he went through difficulties gaining muscle, in addition to suggesting that the change will only happen in 2022.
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“Honestly, I feel like the only people who benefit if I jump early are the other heavyweights. The way I'm training, I'll be a big problem next year. I’m comfortable enough to wait and that’s exactly what I’ll do,” Jones wrote.
the transition from Jon Jones The heavyweights have given him more problems than he would like. After leaving the light heavyweight belt (up to 93kg.) to move up a category, the 'Bones' says he didn't imagine changing divisions would be so difficult.
“I was always the skinny one in my family. Becoming a good heavyweight is much harder than I expected. I want to do it right the first time”, highlighted the North American in response to a fan.
Absolute legend of the UFC light heavyweight (up to 93kg.), Jones has not stepped into the octagon since February 2020, when he defended his old belt against Dominick reyes. If the statements are confirmed, the fighter will have been inactive for two years before returning to MMA.
Honestly I feel like the only people that it benefits, me jumping in their early are the other heavy weights. The way I'm training, I'm gonna be a real problem this time next year. I'm comfortable enough to wait and that's exactly what I'll do
- BONY (@JonnyBones) May 25, 2021
Man I'm telling you, I've always been the skinny one in my family. Becoming a heavy weight is a lot more difficult than I had ever anticipated. I want to do it right the first time. https://t.co/VjnZkh0q6N
- BONY (@JonnyBones) May 25, 2021
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