Jon Jones is considered the GOAT in most MMA circles. His career outshines almost everyone else’s on the roster. But a pec injury halted his career. The legendary UFC heavyweight champion has delivered an encouraging update on his recovery. This has reignited hopes for his highly anticipated return to the Octagon.
During his time away from the octagon, the heavyweight champion has remained active on social media. In a recent social media exchange, Jon Jones responded with a positive outlook to a fan’s well-wishes for his recovery. ‘Bones’ stated that he felt much better and the injury fully healed.
Hey well thank you sweetheart, I think it’s completely healed. Now it’s just a matter of totally rebuilding the strength. Getting stronger by the week thank God.
Jon Jones via X
This assurance from Jones makes the fight against Stipe Miocic a rushing possibility. Jones had to withdraw from the fight last year due to the aforementioned pectoral injury. The heavyweight interim champion was crowned at that same event. Sergei Pavlovich and Tom Aspinall went at it, and Aspinall came on top.
Hey well thank you sweetheart, I think it’s completely healed. Now it’s just a matter of totally rebuilding the strength. Getting stronger by the week thank God. https://t.co/wrJOKpbXaj
— BONY (@JonnyBones) May 26, 2024
Jones has remained tight-lipped about his return date. However, rumors persist of a potential showdown at the iconic Madison Square Garden later this year against Miocic. This would be his first title defense at heavyweight after defeating Ciryl Gane in March of 2023. As such, fans remain in much anticipation over the return of ‘Bones.’
Jon Jones describes his experience with the pectoral injury
Jon Jones has remained on a long and arduous journey to recovery. This is from what he described as ‘one of the most depressing injuries of his illustrious career.’ Jones opened up about the toll his pectoral injury has taken on him, both physically and mentally.
Jon Jones reveals his experience with pec injury (via Bleacher Report)Jon Jones recently replied to a fan on social media. He lamented that this injury debilitated him and set his strength years back. He now faces the challenge of rebuilding this strength and showing up in his peak form in his first title defense.
It’s one of the most depressing injuries I’ve ever had, pushed my upper body strength back by years. I’m not even going to get into it, going to remain positive and keep putting in the work day by day.
Jon Jones via X
It’s one of the most depressing injuries I’ve ever had, pushed my upper body strength back by years. I’m not even going to get into it, going to remain positive and keep putting in the work day by day. https://t.co/7w8Wijuo4s
— BONY (@JonnyBones) May 26, 2024
Jones remained steadfast in his commitment to face Stipe Miocic upon his return, dismissing calls to face the interim champion Tom Aspinall instead. He had previously confessed to making a big payday in the Miocic fight. It remains to be seen if Jones can return to his peak form after his recent injury. Rumors suggest Jones might retire after his upcoming title defense against Miocic.
