Chael Sonnen Weighs in on the Potential Fury vs Jon Jones Superfight

In the world of combat sports, there’s always been a fascination with crossover battles, but a potential super fight between heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury and UFC legend Jon Jones is a prospect that has fans and analysts alike buzzing with excitement. Among those weighing in on the potential bout is former UFC fighter and current analyst Chael Sonnen. In a recent YouTube video, Sonnen divulged his perspective on this much-speculated fight.

But there’s a twist – Sonnen envisions the clash strictly under the Queensbury boxing rules and not as an MMA bout, contrary to what many might expect given his background. A bizarre detail about the boxing ring size and a sharp critique of the ‘one-of-each’ concept are just a few of the surprises Sonnen has in store. His thoughts not only provoke intrigue but also pose questions about the nature of such crossover fights.

Sonnen’s surprising stance on Tyson Fury vs Jon Jones

In his video, Chael Sonnen candidly speaks about his vision for the potential super fight between Tyson Fury and Jon Jones. He emphasizes the importance of the match being a “straight up boxing” bout, clearly stating, “Guys nothing stupid, don’t bring me anything stupid, don’t tell me mixed martial arts. Don’t tell me one round of this and one round of that.” By this, ‘The American Gangster’ dismisses the possibility of the fight being anything other than a classic boxing match, shooting down suggestions of it being mixed martial arts or having alternating rounds of boxing and MMA.

Intriguingly, Chael delves into the details of the boxing ring for the proposed bout, stating that it should follow the unified Queensbury rules in a “17 and a half foot by 17 and a half foot ring” – a rather specific detail that could easily go unnoticed by the casual observer.

No room for MMA

However, it is Chael Sonnen’s critique of the concept of each athlete fighting in their own discipline that catches the most attention. He argues, “But then there’s a part of you that well he would do it if Fury returned the favor and came into MMA. Now see that ruins the whole deal.” According to the former MMA analyst, such an agreement would essentially amount to a concession from both sides on who would win each bout, leading to an uninteresting draw. He passionately argues against this scenario, saying, “Nobody wants to see that, nobody wants to see two guys that go in there with nothing to lose.”

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In the midst of these deliberations, Tyson Fury himself has made a daring declaration that amplifies the fervor around this scenario. The Heavyweight champion, showcasing his notorious confidence, boldly proposed taking on both Jones and UFC Heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in a single night.

With these remarks, Sonnen not only raises intriguing questions about the nature of the proposed Fury vs. Jones super fight, but also challenges conventional thinking about crossover fights in the realm of combat sports.

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