The highly anticipated fight of 2025 between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall remains uncertain, despite recent optimistic signs.
Tom Aspinall playfully challenged Jon Jones at UFC London by displaying a rubber duck when cameras focused on him during the broadcast.
Speculation suggests one party is delaying the fight, with reports even indicating a substantial offer from PFL to Jones for a bout against Francis Ngannou.
While the Ngannou fight seems improbable, fans are eager for definitive confirmation regarding Jones`s next opponent.
Aspinall hinted at upcoming news while in London, while Jones has ventured into a new business by becoming co-owner of Mike Perry’s Dirty Boxing Championship.
Mark Coleman Predicts Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall Fight After Dirty Boxing Conversation
The inaugural Dirty Boxing Championship event recently took place, featuring Yoel Romero`s second victory in the promotion.
Jon Jones attended the event to support his teammate Maurice Green.
UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman was also present at the Miami event, and Tom Aspinall watched from ringside in London.
Following the event, Coleman shared a photo with Jones on social media, reflecting on their conversation.
Coleman emphasized two key points: he considers Jones the greatest of all time and indicated that the Jones vs. Aspinall fight is likely to happen.
Aspinall has consistently expressed his desire to fight Jones, making Coleman`s statement a positive sign, although the specifics of Jones`s conversation with Coleman remain unknown.
Coleman quoted Jones as saying, “He will be fighting Aspinall soon.”
Jon Jones` Next Move Captivates MMA Fans
Many fight fans have criticized Jon Jones`s approach to a potential fight with Tom Aspinall.
Despite encouraging signs, Jones has shown minimal public interest in the matchup. While this could be a negotiation tactic, even a brief social media post from Jones acknowledging the Aspinall fight would generate significant excitement in the combat sports world.
It may still be premature to be overly enthusiastic about a 2025 fight, but the uncertainty is only increasing fan anticipation.
