Jon Jones headed to Russia for possible boxing career
Retired? Unretired? Somewhere in between?
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) two-division champion Jon Jones still hasn’t fought since dismantling Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 — and ever since that victory, “Bones” has seemingly announced his retirement about a thousand different times. Yet despite repeatedly insisting he’s done with MMA, Jones continues teasing future fights and […]
MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 11: Jon Jones looks on while watching a heavyweight bout during UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on April 11, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images Retired? Unretired ?
Somewhere in between? Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) two-division champion Jon Jones still hasn’t fought since dismantling Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 — and ever since that victory, “Bones” has seemingly announced his retirement about a thousand different times . Yet despite repeatedly insisting he’s done with MMA, Jones continues teasing future fights and combat sports opportunities every other week.
Last weekend at MVP MMA 1 , Jones was seen verbally sparring with former UFC Heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou , reigniting speculation about a long-discussed superfight between the two heavyweight stars. Jones also recently floated the idea that he would like out of his UFC contract — which will never, ever happen . But what about boxing?