Tom Aspinall says Jon Jones retirement denied him the defining test of his career
Tom Aspinall expressed disappointment over Jon Jones' retirement, which he believes denied him a crucial opportunity to prove himself. Aspinall wanted to fight Jones to establish his legacy as the best heavyweight. Despite becoming the UFC heavyweight champion, he feels he missed the chance to settle the debate about who is the greatest in the division.
- ▪Tom Aspinall wanted to fight Jon Jones to prove he was the best heavyweight in the world.
- ▪Aspinall's frustration stems from not being able to face Jones, which he viewed as a defining test for his career.
- ▪Although Aspinall became the UFC heavyweight champion after Jones' retirement, he feels he lacks the direct victory over Jones that would solidify his legacy.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tom-aspinall-says-jon-jones-185000894.html |
| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 18:50:00 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-22T19:02:02.773Z |
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