Did Jon Jones ever consider an NFL career? UFC icon tells all in latest interview
Jon "Bones" Jones is widely considered one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all-time. The 35-year-old is a two-time light heavyweight champion with a total of 11 title defenses. After defeating Shogun Rua by TKO at UFC 128, he became the promotion's youngest champion ever at age 23.
Jones, as many people know, is the older brother of NFL star, Chandler Jones, and the younger brother of former NFL defensive tackle, Arthur Jones.
Both Arthur and Chandler have had very successful careers. Arthur played in the league from 2010-2017 and won Super Bowl XLVII with the Baltimore Ravens.
Chandler began his career in 2012 with the Patriots and has been a four-time Pro Bowler, two-time All-Pro, and won Super Bowl XLIX with the New England Patriots.
Being an athlete runs in the Jones family, and so does football. However, Jon recently opened up to TMZ in an interview and stated that he sucked at football unlike his brothers.
Jones said:
"I absolutely sucked on the football field. I was no good at all. I didn't play until my senior year [of high school]. I was always on the team, but I never got to play. I sucked at football. I made a hell of a benchwarmer, though."
Jon Jones' family is filled with Super Bowl champs, but the UFC superstar tells TMZ Sports he had zero chance of having a career on the football field. tmz.com/2023/02/25/jon…
While Jon Jones may not have been like his brothers, he is still a champion of his own.
Jon Jones will be making his long-awaited comeback at UFC 285
Jon Jones will be stepping back into the octagon next Saturday for the first time in three years.
Jon Jones on his time away from the cage over the past three years: "It’s been an awesome display of patience. I’ve stayed focused. I’ve remained patient. Now I’m waiting on my destiny"
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He last fought on February 8th, 2020 against Dominick Reyes and defended his UFC light heavyweight title, which he eventually vacated in August.
After a successful career in the light heavyweight division,Jon Jones has moved up a weight class and is now competing as a heavyweight. He'll face a very tough test in his debut. He will be fighting Ciryl Gane for the vacant Heavyweight title.