As the current Interim Heavyweight Champion, Tom Aspinall is the new face of the UFC’s heavyweight class. To win the title, he overcame Sergei Pavlovic at UFC 295. And now, believes that Jon Jones should be stripped of his title.
While he heals from a ruptured pectoral tendon, Jon Jones ought to be taken out of the UFC interim heavyweight title, according to Tom Aspinall.
Aspinall spoke with Michael Bisping, an analyst and pundit now working as a former mixed martial arts competitor.
How Did Jon Jones Injure Himself And What Tom Aspinall Thinks About It
Jones tore a pectoral tendon off the bone during his preparation for UFC 295. The boxer has not lost his championship despite undergoing surgery and missing around eight to nine months of competition. Tom Aspinall is among the many admirers who have voiced their opinions on Jones winning the title.
Tom Aspinall voiced his dissatisfaction over the same to Michael Bisping in a chat on the latter’s YouTube channel. He discussed his thoughts on “Bones'” predicament and the reasons he ought to lose the heavyweight championship. He said:
“I think Jon Jones should be stripped from the title to be honest, because everyone else does when they get injured like that. I don’t see why he’s still got it. I don’t understand that. I think I should be the real champion right now.”
The 30-year-old boxer expressed his opinions on why, in these circumstances, Jones isn’t losing the belt like everyone else. In order to further his legacy, “The Honey Badger” has stated that he would like to take on Jones or Miocic. However, he will now have to wait for the bout since Dana White is still keen to see Jones and Miocic square off.
Tom Aspinall has a great deal of fans, including Michael Bisping. He said that Aspinall is destined for glory before to the UFC 295 event, alluding to the historic matchup with Jon Jones.
