British heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury has disclosed that he has received a surprising offer to compete in the UFC against Jon Jones. Despite being focused on his upcoming bout with Francis Ngannou, Fury’s team is reportedly looking forward to the potential crossover showdown.
Fury, who is set to defend his WBC heavyweight title against Deontay Wilder later this year, revealed that he was approached by the UFC for a fight against former light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. The 32-year-old boxer expressed his excitement about the offer, stating that his team is already preparing for the potential bout.
While Fury is currently focused on his boxing career, he has expressed interest in competing in mixed martial arts (MMA) in the past. The heavyweight champion has often praised UFC president Dana White and has even trained with UFC middleweight Darren Till.
Fury’s potential opponent, Jon Jones, is widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in UFC history. After relinquishing his light heavyweight title last year, Jones has been considering a move to the heavyweight division. A fight against Fury would undoubtedly be a highly anticipated matchup, pitting two elite athletes from different combat sports against each other.
Although no official details have been released regarding the potential fight, Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren, stated that discussions are ongoing. Warren emphasized that while Fury is primarily focused on his upcoming bout with Ngannou, the opportunity to compete against Jones is an exciting prospect.
Fury’s crossover into the world of MMA would not be unprecedented. Former boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. famously faced off against UFC star Conor McGregor in a highly lucrative boxing match in 2017. The event generated significant attention and showcased the appeal of cross-sport matchups.
As Fury continues to prepare for his trilogy fight with Wilder, the potential clash with Jones adds another layer of intrigue to his career. While it remains to be seen if the fight will materialize, the possibility of a showdown between Fury and Jones has already captured the attention of combat sports fans worldwide.
