Previous UFC heavyweight champ Stipe Miocic states that reports he is hurt are ‘phony news.'
Miocic, who commemorated his 42nd birthday previously today, stays in line to be the next opposition to Jon Jones' world champion in a bout hypothesized to occur in the UFC's yearly journey to New York City in November. The battle, which has actually been postponed for nearly a year as Jones recuperates from a pectoral injury, has actually drawn the ire of some fans– as well as interim UFC heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall who thinks he is the rightful opposition to Jones' throne.
And speaking on his YouTube channel today, Aspinall mentioned that he heard whispers that Miocic too may have sustained an injury which might threaten the proposed clash with Jones in a couple of months' time.
“I'm hearing reports that Stipe is possibly hurt,” Aspinall specified. “This is things I'm speaking with inner circles. Stipe, I think his birthday was the other day, in fact, he's 42 years of ages. The guy is gon na be injury vulnerable. Jon Jones, million miles on the clock, he's gon na be injury vulnerable.
“Me, I'm all set to go, lad. I'm not even in my prime. I'm starving for it. I'm unsure these 2 guys are, however I am. I'll battle either of them for the undeniable title on any notification. I'm prepared.”
— Stipe Miocic (@stipemiocic) August 23, 2024
Obviously in action to Aspinall's claims Miocic launched message to social media mentioning that the reports of an injury were “phony news.”
Miocic, who holds the record for the most effective title defences in UFC history, has actually not contended because a March 2021 knockout defeat to Francis Ngannou– with his latest win in the cage (a choice win versus Daniel Cormier) coming more than 4 years earlier in August 2020.
