Tom Aspinall Calls Out Jon Jones’ Retirement | UFC News
Tom aspinall is calling out Jon Jones,declaring the UFC legend retired and ready to unify the heavyweight title. Aspinall, the interim champion, voiced his frustration on ESPN, eager to inject life into a division seemingly frozen by high-profile hesitancy.He last defended his interim title in July 2024 and is now pushing for action. Dana White once envisioned a Jones-Aspinall clash as a heavyweight blockbuster. News Directory 3 keeps you informed on all the UFC drama.With top contenders seemingly reluctant to engage, Aspinall aims to revitalize the heavyweight landscape and is ready to face any challenger. What does the future of the heavyweight division hold? Discover what’s next for Aspinall’s championship reign.
aspinall Declares Jones Retired Amid Heavyweight Title Limbo
Updated June 2, 2025
Interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall says Jon Jones is retired. Aspinall,eager to move forward,expressed his frustration on ESPN’s “Good Guy/Bad Guy” podcast,stating he’s done waiting for a potential unification fight.
Aspinall (15-3) last defended his interim title in July 2024. He is pushing for a more active heavyweight division. Dana White, UFC CEO, had previously touted a Jones-Aspinall match as potentially “the biggest fight in heavyweight history,” but Jones’ lack of commitment has stalled progress.
Aspinall believes the top-ranked heavyweights are avoiding fights,creating further stagnation.He wants to get the division moving again and is ready to face any challenger.
“Jon Jones is retired…I’m the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. I’m ready to take on all comers and get this division moving again.”
Tom Aspinall,UFC heavyweight champ
Jones (28-1),considered by many to be the greatest of all time,hasn’t commented. He moved up to heavyweight in March 2023, defeating Ciryl Gane for the title. His sole title defense was a TKO victory against Stipe Miocic in November.
What’s next
Aspinall anticipates an announcement regarding his next fight soon,in coordination with the UFC,as he looks to bring some much-needed movement to the heavyweight landscape and cement his status as the undisputed heavyweight champion.