Jon Jones and Dana White are at odds with each other.
During a recent press conference, UFC president Dana White made remarks about Jon “Bones” Jones, igniting a verbal feud between the two. White expressed his stance on Jones’s actions and decisions, stating that Jones has the freedom to make his choices but also pointing out Jones’s past incidents outside of the UFC ring.
In response, Jones took to Twitter to address White’s comments. Jones clarified that he had not demanded anything from White but had simply requested fair compensation for a potential super fight. He also called out White for publicly discussing negotiations and highlighting the financial disparities faced by UFC athletes.
Challenging White to back up his tough talk, Jones urged him to release him from his contract. In his tweets, Jones emphasized that he had engaged in a respectful conversation with White’s associate Hunter and debunked the portrayal of him as an aggressive individual demanding money without reason.
Jones also hinted at the possibility of exploring other avenues, such as boxing matches, where he believes he could potentially earn more than his upcoming UFC fights. He mentioned other interests like real estate, acting, and enjoying time with family, suggesting that he has alternative options if necessary.
As a longstanding light heavyweight champion in the UFC since 2011, Jones’s clash with White brings to light the complexities of athlete compensation and contractual agreements in professional sports.
