Dana White wants Jon Jones vs. Tyson Fury fight in UFC
UFC President Dana White says he is serious about booking a superfight between boxing heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and UFC heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones. White believes that if Fury were to step into the octagon, he would prove to be one of the baddest men on the planet, second only to Jones. Speaking after UFC Fight Night on ESPN 45 this weekend, White confirmed his offer to Fury, adding that if the heavyweight champion really wants to find out who the baddest man on the planet is, he will make that fight happen. While Fury has had an on-off interest in MMA, he has yet to enter the octagon. And with Fury expected to have a mandatory challenger announced soon, and Jones preparing for his title defence against Stipe Miocic, it remains to be seen if this dream fight will ever materialise.
FAQs:
What is the proposed fight between Tyson Fury and Jon Jones?
Dana White, the president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), has said he would be willing to put on a superfight between boxing heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and UFC heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones.
Has Fury ever fought in the octagon?
While Fury has expressed an interest in mixed martial arts (MMA), he has yet to enter the octagon.
When is Jon Jones fighting next?
Jones is expected to defend his title against former champion Stipe Miocic, possibly at Madison Square Garden in November.
What are the chances of the Fury-Jones fight happening?
While it remains to be seen whether the fight ever materialises, crazier things have happened in combat sports, and both fighters have expressed an interest in the past.
UFC President, Dana White, expresses interest in Jon Jones and Tyson Fury matchup in the Octagon.
UFC president Dana White has expressed his serious interest in booking a megafight between Tyson Fury and Jon “Bones” Jones. While Fury, the current WBC world heavyweight champion, has had an on-and-off flirtation with MMA, White is eager to pair Fury with the UFC heavyweight champion in the octagon. After Saturday’s UFC Fight Night on ESPN 45, White said, “There’s this debate right now about the baddest man on the planet, right? And Jon Jones is the baddest man on the planet. There’s no doubt about it. So when you talk about who’s the baddest man on the planet, if two guys fought, in a fight, who would win? If you want to discuss another baddest man on the planet, it would be Tyson Fury in a boxing arena.” White continued to volunteer his thoughts on a potential Fury-Jones megafight, adding that he will make that fight happen if Fury desires to prove himself the baddest man on the planet. White cited the August 2017 boxing bout between Mayweather and McGregor, which he promoted, as proof that “we’ll figure out how to pay you too.”
White’s proposal followed UFC broadcaster Joe Rogan saying on his podcast that he’d put “all of my chips” on Jones in a fight with Fury. Fury responded angrily in an expletive-filled rant on Instagram, saying, “Not a man born from a mother could f–k me up, in a room, on our own. Whatever happens in that room, I’d be walking out. Not a f–king problem.”
As enticing as this prospect may be, there are some complications with White’s intentions. Fury, who claimed wanting three fights in 2023, has yet to enter the ring since December’s one-sided, 10th-round stoppage over Derek Chisora. Fury is expected to have a mandatory challenger announced soon, possibly WBC ranked No. 1 contender Deontay Wilder. Jones is expected to defend his title against former champion Stipe Miocic, possibly at Madison Square Garden in November. Additionally, Ngannou, who recently signed with PFL and wants to box professionally, has also been teasing a superfight with Fury. While there is significant interest in a Fury-Jones matchup, it remains uncertain if it will come to fruition.