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‘Haters Usually Attack From Behind’- Jon Jones Shares Candid Views on his Detractors
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones took to social media and conducted a fan Q&A on Twitter. Chiefly, this is the second time that ‘Bones’ has reached out to fans in a week and interacted with them. Jon Jones has a massive profile in MMA and fans want to know what he’s up to in his life and career.
While responding to a couple of fans’ sentiments on haters and detractors, Jon Jones had an interesting take on the matter. Jones has been a polarizing figure for the latter half of his career and this has brought forth many detractors. However, Jones has clearly gotten used to being judged and scrutinized and shared his candid take with fans.
As long as you have haters, people studying your every day life and criticizing you. You’re on the right track. When they stop caring is when it’s a problem.. They’ll always care, I’m just that guy https://t.co/gYYh2W0OWz
— BONY (@JonnyBones) May 27, 2021
If dealing with haters is the worst part about getting to live my life. So be it.. I can count on one hand how many times I’ve ever been disrespected face-to-face. People that are happy with themselves very rarely come out and attack others. Haters usually attack from behind https://t.co/e1IMZrb2b2
— BONY (@JonnyBones) May 27, 2021
Right from failed drug tests to a hit-and-run accident, Jones took the heat for several transgressions in his career. While the aforementioned incidents seem to be a thing of the past, they haven’t truly been removed from his career narrative. Based on Jones’ tweets on his detractors though, it appears that he uses them as fuel to chase greatness.
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What’s next for Jon Jones?
‘Bones’ hasn’t competed under the bright lights of the UFC since February 2020 where he defended his light heavyweight strap. Since then, the entire landscape of the sport has changed and Jones still hasn’t returned to fight. Many fans would have assumed that after relinquishing his belt last year, Jones would have been booked to fight at heavyweight by now.
However, Jones’ battles over contract negotiations with the UFC brass from 2020 have continued well into 2020. A fight against Francis Ngannou, which seemed like a lock at one point, is now a conversation of the past. The UFC has moved past Jones temporarily and is looking to book Derrick Lewis against Francis Ngannou.
Things aren’t all bleak for Jones and his camp as he’s recently acquired new management that could turn things announced. New recently broke that Jones had parted ways with First Round Management and had signed famed boxing promoter Richard Schaefer. Given Jones’ shift in gears towards his negotiation efforts, fans of ‘Bones’ look forward to witnessing his return.
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