Published 15:12 IST, April 30th 2020
UFC Champion Jon Jones loses sponsorships amid controversial tussles with the law
Jon Jones is once again in deep water as the UFC Champion has reportedly lost sponsorship deals due to constantly getting in trouble with the law.
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UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has always exuded confidence in demolishing his opponents inside octagon. However, outside octagon, his reputation has taken quite a beating, so to speak. Jon Jones has often been on receiving end of criticism due to his constant tussle with law. Throughout his years in UFC, Jon Jones has often been stripped of his title due to failed drug tests and legal issues. 32-year-old is once again on verge of witnessing a similar fate as Jon Jones has reportedly lost a number of sponsorship deals due to his tainted past.
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UFC: Jon Jones loses sponsors for his legal issues
Sun recently reported that UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones lost sponsorship deals due to his controversial actions in past. Jon Jones is one of most prominent faces on UFC roster and has always held lucrative sponsorship deals. However, his antics outside octagon have cost him as he recently went on to lose a bunch of sponsorship deals. Though, re are details about names of that sponsor which Jones which reportedly lose, Monster Energy is considered to be one of m.
Monster Energy has been an official UFC sponsor for years w and with rising trend of UFC personas, energy drink brand inked deals with several UFC superstars. Jon Jones was one of global figures who mand to bag a lucrative sponsorship deal with Monster Energy and it reportedly is a significant element in Jon Jones sponsorships revenue. However, Jon Jones reportedly lost deal after facing constant trouble in his personal life regarding legal issues.
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Jon Jones arrested: Jon Jones arrested in New Mexico
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion was recently taken into police custody under criminal charges of DWI (Driving While Intoxicated), and possession of alcohol in New Mexico. Police also collected a black pistol from Jon Jones’ car and he was told to take tests in process. While testing, Jon Jones was found twice above legal limit of drinking, with several UFC fighters criticising champion for his behaviour.
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15:12 IST, April 30th 2020