Jon Jones will only face Oleksandr Usyk in retirement fight under one condition
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Key Points:
- Oleksandr Usyk is seeking an opponent for his retirement fight after vacating his heavyweight boxing titles, with potential opponents including Deontay Wilder, Jon Jones, and a rematch with Rico Verhoeven.
- Usyk's last fight against Rico Verhoeven was controversial, as Verhoeven, with a 1-0 record, provided a tougher challenge than expected before being stopped in the 11th round.
- UFC legend Jon Jones has ruled out a boxing match against Usyk, expressing willingness only if the fight were under MMA rules, citing his own preference for mixed martial arts over pure boxing.
- Jones acknowledged Usyk's wrestling skills and dominance in the clinch and sees Usyk as having high potential in MMA, but does not consider him a complete fighter and believes a fight between them would be one-sided.
- Usyk’s farewell fight details are anticipated soon, with Deontay Wilder's team expressing openness to a potential matchup.
