Jon Jones reappears and says he will become heavyweight champion in 2022

J. Jones continues to dream of a heavyweight superfight. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Trust is with himself. A year ago preparing for his UFC heavyweight (up to 120,2kg) debut, Jon Jones believes he will shine again in the organization. Legend of the under-93kg category, the athlete, who hasn't fought since February 2020, ruled out acting this season and said he will win a new title for the company in 2022.

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“Champion in 2022”, wrote Jones, in his account on Twitter.

Since relinquishing the light heavyweight belt and beginning the process of physical evolution to move up the division, Jon has been in a real soap opera with Ultimate. Amid controversies involving better payment conditions, the fighter is experiencing a real hiatus in his career.

At the beginning of 2021, 'Bones' got into a real battle with the UFC management. The athlete and Dana White publicly exchanged barbs and postponed the American's return to the Octagon.

Initially, the fighter was considered a favorite to fight for the heavyweight belt against the winner of Stipe Miocic e Francis Ngannou. After the French-Cameroonian's triumph, the tone of Ultimate changed and Jones ended up losing ground.

With the publication, Jon completely rules out a return to MMA this season. It is not yet known when and against whom the athlete will return to action.

Champion2022

- BONY (@JonnyBones) August 4

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