Jon Jones, holder of the heavyweight title, seems to have mastered the art of fighting but also that of marketing. Jones has turned up the heat with statements that could well skyrocket his pay for his next fight.
A duel between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall would undoubtedly be one of the biggest fights the UFC could organize in 2025. However, Jon Jones has made it clear that such a fight would not happen without a financial reward to match of the issue. Through several statements, ‘Bones’ also hinted that he was more interested in a fight against Alex Pereira, current light heavyweight champion.
A strategy which, according to legend Michael Bisping, cleverly increased the appeal of a possible duel against Aspinall. He recently shared his admiration for Jones’ strategic intelligence. On his YouTube channel.
« As we know, Jon Jones more or less dodged the Tom Aspinall fight before the Stipe Miocic fight, which was a stroke of genius in terms of marketing, as it caused demand to skyrocket, reaching heights, and turned this fight into the one everyone wants to see ” Bisping said. “ Guess what? The man will probably get paid properly. That’s the rumor anyway. »
Record pay at stake for Jon Jones
By playing the card of rarity and hesitation, Jones made this clash even more anticipated. Result ? The UFC may well have to meet Jones’ financial demands to make the fight happen.
According to rumors mentioned by Joe Rogan, Jones would demand no less than 30 million dollars to enter the Octagon against Aspinall. Although this figure remains to be confirmed, it underlines the scale of the financial issues surrounding this confrontation. Such a sum would place Jones among the highest-paid fighters in UFC history. Even without official confirmation, it seems likely that future UFC Hall of Famer Jones will receive a huge payday if he accepts this fight.
On one hand, Jon Jones, one of the greatest fighters of all time, is looking to cement his legacy. On the other, Tom Aspinall, rising heavyweight star, ready to challenge the legend to prove he is the future of the division. If this clash materializes, it would mark a new milestone in the history of the UFC.
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