Jon Jones and Tyson Fury are at loggerheads over who would win in an epic showdown between the pair of combat sports legends.
Having both scaled the mountains of their respective disciplines, it’s fair to say neither man is lacking in confidence.
Tyson Fury says he could beat Jon Jones in a fight
In their esteemed careers, Jon Jones and Tyson Fury have written their names in the history books, with each man having won multiple world title fights.
While both possess remarkable athleticism, it’s their fighting IQs that separate them from the pack, with the icons utilizing their brains to overcome the opponents in front of them.
Unsurprisingly, having achieved so much inside the boxing ring, ‘The Gyspy King’ isn’t particularly fond of the suggestion that anybody could triumph over him in a street fight.
Therefore, when he heard a beloved UFC commentator suggest that could be the case, he hit the roof.
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In a video uploaded to his Instagram page, Fury said: “I heard Joe Rogan say something about me the other day. I’d been off social media, and hadn’t replied to the little p**y, little-bald head. I heard him say Jon Jones could f**k me up if we were in a ring together. Not a man born from his mother could f**k me up. Whatever happens in that room, I’d be walking out.”
Of course, it comes as no surprise that ‘Bones’ responded. Uploading a video of his own, in which he said, in a rather sarcastic tone: “Tyson Fury out there claiming he could f**k me up. I better back off,” before releasing a huge giggle.
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While Fury would relish an opportunity to face Jones, he must first and foremost focus on getting his boxing career back on track.
On Saturday night, despite a spirited effort, he fell short against the great Oleksandr Usyk.
With that in mind, we’ve looked at five potential opponents the Brit could get set foot in the ring with next.
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