Mike Tyson says Jon Jones needs to fight him to make some 'super money'

UFC superstar Jon Jones has seemingly earned himself an opportunity to make some “super money” by teasing a possible matchup against boxing great Mike Tyson. Although neir of two has confirmed bout officially, Jon Jones and Mike Tyson went on to thrill combat sports fans by challenging each or for an in-ring face-off via social media. However, it is yet to be determined wher Jon Jones and Mike Tyson will go at it inside ring or in octagon if fight actually goes through.

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Mike Tyson and Jon Jones hint at a possible matchup in near future

It all begun with Mike Tyson claiming in an interview with Charlie Mack that a UFC fighter will never be able to make more money than an A-listed boxer in his life. ‘Iron Mike’ pointed out to fact that Cor McGregor had to face Floyd Maywear to make $100 million and n proceeded to offer a fight to Jon Jones, saying that Jones needs to fight him if he is looking forward to making some “super money”. Jon Jones was quick to take to idea as he went on to accept challenge on social media. Jon Jones took to Twitter and wrote: “I'm listening @MikeTyson”.

A few weeks back, Jon Jones relinquished his UFC light heavyweight title and said that he is longer going to fight in promotion until and unless he is paid right amount of money. Jones was eyeing a move to heavyweight division but reportedly demanded an amount close to $30 million for  fight. UFC officials were unwilling to offer same and Jon Jones n went on to vacate his title, stoking fires of feud between him and Dana White.

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However, Mike Tyson’s recent offer could bring back Jon Jones to UFC c. Mike Tyson is looking for a boxing return at of 53 and Jon Jones expressed his interest in welcoming former champion back to combat sports. Interestingly, Jon Jones later revealed that he is only willing to square off against Mike Tyson inside ring if Tyson promises to face him again in a “real fight” inside octagon.

Though Mike Tyson hasn’t gotten back to 'Bones' regarding offer yet, Jon Jones is w being considered as frontrunner to face Tyson upon his boxing return A number of fighters have been linked with facing Mike Tyson, as 53-year-old anunced his in-ring return a couple of weeks ago. likes of former rival Evander Holyfield and Shann Briggs are among or names who have thrown ir hats in ring to face 'Iron Mike'.

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Im courtesy: Mike Tyson and Jon Jones Instagram