Jon Jones might doubtlessly return to the cage to battle a reigning UFC champion if that fighter in query can string collectively a number of extra wins, per a former coaching companion of Jones.
Keith Jardine was that combatant in query and the previous JacksonWink compatriot of Jones’ who touched on a number of topics throughout his look on Bowks Speaking Bouts.
‘The Dean of Imply’ even had a sparring session with ‘Bones,’ even main into Jones’ battle with Stipe Miocic final yr. When providing up his ideas on the state of affairs with Jon Jones, the place he introduced that he was retiring, however is now seemingly eyeing a battle at that focused UFC White Home card subsequent yr, Jardine stated,
“Yeah, I believe Jon’s a genius in terms of preventing. Truthfully, I actually do imply that. Yeah, I did some rounds with him. He made me do some rounds with him for one of many instances he was preventing Stipe [Miocic] and it was truly enjoyable.”
“It was truly actually cool as a result of I truly discovered the best way to field rather well after I used to be finished preventing. I labored with Danny Romero, a well-known boxer … Truly I obtained actually good at boxing. One thing I by no means actually did whereas I used to be preventing.”
“I discovered the best way to truly be an actual skilled boxer. Like I’ve had some skilled boxing fights too, however like I’m speaking about Danny Romero degree. Yeah, man, I used to be going into Jackson[Wink]. I used to be dusting individuals up like folks that have been; and so they have been truly telling me I ought to come again and battle.”
“However I knew it was a tough factor to overcome this Hollywood world and it will be straightforward for me to return. Win some cash preventing and make a paycheque that means. However then the place would I be on this Hollywood world? However then again to Jon Jones, I believe he’s genius, man.”
“As a result of he was at mild heavyweight and he’s the GOAT. He’s by no means misplaced, all these items, and he’s preventing these up-and-comers. It’s exhausting to battle any person that’s making an attempt to make a reputation off of you and you haven’t any thought who they’re. Particularly within the sport of MMA when these up and coming guys are hungry, man.”