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Jon Jones Joins Dirty Boxing Championship as Co-Owner

3/22/2025

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Summary

Story summary

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has taken a bold step into the world of combat sports as a co-owner of the newly established Dirty Boxing Championship, founded by Mike Perry. With palpable enthusiasm, Jones declared, “I believe this is going to be a powerhouse of combat sports.” The inaugural event, DBX1, is set to electrify Miami, showcasing stars like Yoel Romero and Andrei Arlovski.

History

Historical Context

Jon Jones' venture into co-owning the Dirty Boxing Championship mirrors boxing's evolution since the 1921 formation of the National Boxing Association. Just as the NBA aimed to unify champions, Jones seeks to create a powerful platform in combat sports, echoing past efforts to legitimize and regulate boxing.

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Story summary

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has taken a bold step into the world of combat sports as a co-owner of the newly established Dirty Boxing Championship, founded by Mike Perry. With palpable enthusiasm, Jones declared, “I believe this is going to be a powerhouse of combat sports.” The inaugural event, DBX1, is set to electrify Miami, showcasing stars like Yoel Romero and Andrei Arlovski.

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