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It might not happen anytime soon, but the odds slightly favor Jon Jones in a potential bout against newly-crowned interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall.
According to online oddsmaker BetOnline, Jones is listed as a -140 favorite against Aspinall, who is a +120 underdog. That is a stark contrast to odds for Jones vs. Stipe Miocic, where “Bones” is a far more significant favorite at -400.
In the case of Jones vs. Aspinall, the fight must take place by Aug. 31, 2024 for any betting action to be valid, and odds are subject to change based on various circumstances.
The far more likely option is that Jones will defend his heavyweight crown against Miocic next year once he heals from a torn pectoral suffered in training. Jones has targeted Miocic, who owns the all-time record for title defenses at heavyweight, as a legacy fight, and UFC CEO Dana White has been adamant that the promotion will rebook the bout at a later date.
Aspinall claimed the interim belt with a 69-second knockout of Sergei Pavlovich in the UFC 295 co-main event. The Englishman is already lobbying for a showdown against Jones, but he may have to wait until Miocic gets his opportunity. Even then, Jones has previously indicated that he might retire from MMA after facing the Ohio-based firefighter.
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Jon Jones Tabbed as Slight Favorite in Potential Matchup with Tom Aspinall
It might not happen anytime soon, but the odds slightly favor Jon Jones in a potential bout against newly-crowned interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall.
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