Jones (right) and Anderson (left) have a good relationship. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Former UFC middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg), Anderson Silva is the target of adoration for many MMA fans. And, even another big name in the sport also admires 'Spider'. Asked by a fan about the 'greatest Brazilian fighter in history', Jon Jones He cited him emphatically and did not hide the fact that he always followed his journey in martial arts.
See too
“(Anderson) Silva will always be a hero of mine. I’ve probably watched his fight footage for over 100 hours,” Jones wrote on his official Twitter account.Twitter'.
Jon Jones e Anderson Silva They dominated the light heavyweight (up to 93kg) and middleweight (up to 83,9kg) categories and, at one point, a possible superfight was broadcast. The good relationship between the fighters, however, prevented the confrontation from taking place.
Jones continues to prepare for his heavyweight debut (up to 120,2kg). Unanimous in the light heavyweight division, the North American still has an undefined future and should only debut in the new division in 2022.
On the other hand, Silva is setting out on a new adventure. At 45 years old, the 'Spider' is preparing to face Julio Cesar Chávez Jr. in his first boxing fight. The fight takes place on June 19th.
Check out the tweet
Silva is always going to be a hero of mine. I've probably watched his fight footage for over 100 hours https://t.co/5QPHKqNvxH
- BONY (@JonnyBones) May 27, 2021
Comments