Gable Steveson: Add Jon Jones to list of heavyweights excited for the belt ‘opening up’
Could Jon Jones return to the UFC now that undisputed heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has relinquished the title? Aspinall dropped the belt on Monday morning, citing another eye injury during training that is keeping him from being medically cleared to fight. There’s real concern now that the British heavyweight won’t be able to fight again […]
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - On July 11, 2026, Jon Jones appeared in Gable Steveson's corner as the former undisputed heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall relinquished the title. Aspinall's eye injury has prevented him from being medically cleared to fight, which could lead to Jones returning to the UFC. Steveson, who is Jones' training partner, believes Jones would be excited about the opportunity to reclaim the belt.
The UFC currently has limited heavyweights, making Jones a highly sought-after name. Steveson also expressed his support for Ciryl Gane in the newly vacant title, stating that Gane deserves the undisputed title after his impressive victory over Ciryl Gane.
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