Jon Jones is making a splash outside the UFC. On March 21, 2025, the heavyweight champ revealed he’s now a co-owner of Dirty Boxing Championship, a new fight promotion. This news hit as talks for his next UFC bout with Tom Aspinall slowed down. Jones is excited about this fresh start and sees it going big.
Jones Signs On With Dirty Boxing
Jon Jones jumped in with both feet.
“I was hooked from the first show. I believe this is going to be a powerhouse of combat sports. I’m proud to sign my name next to it,” Jones said about Dirty Boxing Championship.
He caught their debut event and loved it. Now he’s partnering with bare-knuckle fighter Mike Perry to run this league. TMZ Sports broke the story Friday morning.
What Dirty Boxing Is About
Dirty Boxing Championship is a new player in fighting. It blends wild striking rules with a tough edge, aiming to pull in fans who crave action. Jones watched their test run and got hooked fast. Fans and insiders on X are already talking it up, thanks to Perry’s gritty rep and Jones’ fame.
Dirty Boxing Championship started with a test show last November. Former UFC contender Yoel Romero led the lineup with a win. This Saturday, the league launches its first big event, DBX1, at The Hangar in Miami. Romero takes the main fight, while ex-UFC champ Andrei Arlovski anchors the co-main bout. Jon Jones plans to show up and watch.
Why Jones Took This Step
Jones has crushed it in the cage. At 37, he holds a 27-1 UFC record and successfully defended the heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 in November 2024. Years back, he dominated light heavyweight with 11 title defenses. This co-owner role with Dirty Boxing Championship keeps him tied to fighting, even if he stops competing. It’s his shot to create something big while still holding the belt.
This move comes while his next UFC fight lags. Jones has been linked to interim champ Tom Aspinall, but it’s not set. Dana White was hopeful in January 2025 for a summer clash, yet nothing’s firm now. Jones hasn’t said much about Aspinall lately, and some X posts guess this Dirty Boxing role might shift his focus.
Jones keeps his options wide. He’s floated retiring after Miocic but isn’t locked in. Teaming up with Dirty Boxing lets him lead a league from the top, not just fight in it.
