Claressa Shields and Jon Jones hold great respect for one another
Claressa Shields noted that Jon Jones has been incredibly supportive of her over the years. Speaking to FanSidedMMA, Shields added that Jon had told her that if she were to ever cross over from boxing to MMA, the gym he trains at (Jackson Wink MMA Academy in Albuquerque, New Mexico) would gladly welcome her.
Additionally, when asked whether Jon Jones could be one of her corner people in her MMA debut, Claressa Shields revealed that they’ve been training together every other day. Shields added that she’s coming back to Albuquerque, New Mexico, after Christmas.
Claressa Shields noted that Jon Jones has let her know that he wants to help her as much as possible in her MMA journey.
Shields continued by saying that while Jones being in her corner for her fight isn’t a given, it is a possibility and all depends on how much time he has.
Furthermore, Claressa Shields highlighted that she’s been training under the guidance of Jackson Wink MMA Academy’s revered coaches Greg Jackson and Mike Winkeljohn. Shields continued that she also trained with former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm.
Claressa Shields and Jon Jones are aiming to make a huge statement in 2021
Claressa Shields has noted that while under contract with MMA promotion PFL, she can still continue competing in the sport of professional boxing as well.
As revealed by Shields, she’s set to make her MMA debut in May or June of next year. Meanwhile, Jon Jones is working towards bulking up ahead of his heavyweight debut that’s expected to take place in 2021.
Jones has asserted that his aim is to win the UFC heavyweight title. The UFC heavyweight division presently features several dangerous KO artists and well-rounded MMA competitors. The division’s reigning champion is one of the greatest fighters in the world, Stipe Miocic.
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