In a surprising turn of events, WBC world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has made a bold prediction regarding one of his sparring partners, Tom Aspinall, suggesting that Aspinall possesses the potential to dethrone the current UFC heavyweight champion, Jon Jones. This revelation comes as Aspinall joins Fury’s training camp in preparation for his highly anticipated bout against former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou on October 28.
Fury’s admiration for the 30-year-old Aspinall is evident, and he didn’t hold back in expressing his praise. However, when it came to discussing the possibility of Aspinall toppling Jon Jones, Fury admitted that he harbored some reservations. Yet, he remained steadfast in his support for his fellow countryman, highlighting the magnitude of such an accomplishment within the realm of British MMA fighters.
“Jon Jones is the Tyson Fury of boxing. People are unable to beat him. Very tough one. Even though Tom Aspinall’s a mate, Jon Jones is probably considered the greatest of all time in MMA, so I don’t know,” remarked Fury.
Tyson Fury’s Bold Prediction: Tom Aspinall to Challenge Jon Jones for UFC Supremacy
Fury drew an intriguing parallel to his own career, recalling the days when he faced the seemingly invincible Wladimir Klitschko in the boxing ring. At that time, few believed anyone could defeat Klitschko, yet Fury achieved the improbable. Drawing this analogy, Fury expressed his belief that if anyone could conquer Jon Jones, it would be Tom Aspinall and no one else.
“It’s probably like, can anyone beat Wladimir Klitschko before Tyson Fury beat him? Probably not, but then Tyson Fury beat him. So if anyone can beat Jon Jones, it’ll be Tom Aspinall. Nobody else,” declared Fury with unwavering conviction.
The notion of a rising star like Tom Aspinall challenging Jon Jones, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time, has sent shockwaves through the combat sports community. Aspinall’s journey from a sparring partner in Fury’s camp to potentially facing the MMA icon represents a remarkable underdog story in the making.
As fight fans eagerly await Aspinall’s clash with Ngannou and contemplate the possibility of a future showdown with Jon Jones, one thing is clear: Tyson Fury’s belief in his friend’s abilities has added a new layer of intrigue to the world of mixed martial arts. Whether Aspinall can indeed emulate Fury’s feat and overcome the seemingly insurmountable Jon Jones remains a question that will captivate fight enthusiasts around the globe.