Jon Jones stuns UFC world with bare knuckle boxing announcement — ‘My first event is March 28’
Jon Jones is getting into the bare knuckle business. “Bones” won’t be competing, as he remains under contract with UFC. Instead, the former heavyweight champion will serve as ambassador for IBA Bare Knuckle in Russia.
In short, Jones will get paid to shake hands, kiss babies, and say all sorts of wonderful things about the […]
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 03: Jon Jones holds an open workout for fans and media during the UFC 239 Open Workouts event at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on July 3, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) | Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Jon Jones is getting into the bare knuckle business . “Bones” won’t be competing, as he remains under contract with UFC.
Instead, the former heavyweight champion will serve as ambassador for IBA Bare Knuckle in Russia . In short, Jones will get paid to shake hands, kiss babies, and say all sorts of wonderful things about the promotion. One day you’re sponsored by Nike , the next day you’re peddling knuckle sandwiches in St.
Petersburg. “This is MMA legend Jon ‘Bones’ Jones and I am excited to announce my new partnership as an ambassador for IBA Bare Knuckle,” Jones said in a statement uploaded to his various social media channels. “My first event with the company is going to be in St Petersburg on March 28.