Holly Holm likens Jon Jones' greatness to LeBron James
Jon Jones is often considered one of the greatest fighters to ever compete in the sport of mixed martial arts, and Holly Holm has agreed with those claims.
Last time out, 'Bones' returned to the octagon after a three-year layoff and put on a performance as if he had never left. Coming into his bout against the dangerous Ciryl Gane, many believed the legend would struggle to adjust to the movement of his opponent, but those doubts were answered just two minutes into the fight.
While discussing his legacy in the sport, Holly Holm likened Jon Jones to that of Tom Brady and LeBron James, two sporting superstars who have a knack for winning, saying:
"There's very few people in this sport that can make waves like that... He's got that ability to go in there and just win. He's a very, very talented fighter... I'm not a Buccaneer fan or a Patriot fan but I'm still a fan of Tom Brady because he goes in there and he likes to win... LeBron James is passing records... There are times in careers where there's a champion that stands out and there's greatness that stands out. I think anybody can look at Jon's career and admire that he gets in there and knows how to win."
Holly Holm has been a long-time friend and training partner of Jones and has often sided with the athlete when others didn't. She returns to the cage for the first time in almost a year when she clashed with Yana Santos this weekend.
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Holly Holm says longtime teammate Jon Jones proved himself to be a Tom Brady, LeBron James level winner by coming back to claim UFC gold. 🐐
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UFC GOAT: Where does Jon Jones rank amongst the sports best?
The greatest fighter of all time will forever be a conversation among fans that will never be unanimously agreed upon. But one thing that is a guarantee is Jon Jones' name being mentioned in that discussion.
Alongside Khabib Nurmagomedov, Anderson Silva, Georges St-Pierre, and others, 'Bones' has a section of the fanbase who truly believes he is the best the sport has ever seen.
While there's a case to make for a number of legendary competitors, Jones' numerous records in the UFC, along with the significant names on his resume, are something that keeps the 35-year-old in the conversation.