MMA – James Johnson is making headlines. While the NBA athlete thinks he can beat <a href="https://www.archysport.com/2022/01/what-next-for-francis-ngannou-injured-and-in-conflict-with-the-ufc/" title="what next for Francis Ngannou, injured and in conflict with the UFC?”>Jon Jones, the latter responds harshly.
Jon Jones is almost unanimously recognized as the best athlete in UFC history. If Jones officially has a defeat on the clock, he only owes it to a disqualification after an illegal hit. You just have to see the boss of the UFC shouts at each appearance in this sense to convince yourself that Bones is one of the best athletes in history. However, some unconscious athletes do not seem not knowing what they’re getting into when he talks about challenging one of the organization’s most terrifying athletes. This is what happened with James Johnson, current Pivot/Strong Winger for the Indiana Pacers. Indeed, the NBA athlete thinks he can beat Jon Jones and the latter responds harshly.
Madness according to Jon Jones
This is not the first time that James Johnson has been in the news regarding Jon Jones. Already last year, the NBA athlete had mentioned this idea according to which he could beat the heavyweight champion with the right training. Words that were reiterated just a month ago and shared again very recently at the dawn of UFC 309. If Jon Jones had not yet reacted to it, he has now done so.
As a reminder, here is what James Johnson said via the OGs Podcast:
« I honestly think I can beat Jon Jones. I’ve been doing this my whole life. A real workout would be for the ground part. But regarding standing combat, I feel like I have an advantage. »
ON THE SAME SUBJECT:
Response from Jon Jones via Instagram:
“I didn’t realize it until now, basketball players have head injuries too. This guy seems crazy. »
A little sparring to try?
