Mike Tyson once revealed that Jon Jones is his favourite UFC fighter to watch and praised his 'discipline and desire to win'.
Jones is the current UFC light heavyweight champion and is currently in the middle of a bitter feud with president Dana White.
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Boxing legend Tyson spoke to Fight News Now back in 2014 and he gushed over 'Bones' and his career.
"Jon Jones. He's the best! 'Bones' Jones! He's just the best fighter," Tyson stated when asked which active fighters he enjoys.
"His discipline, his concentration, his desire to win, he's just at the top of his game. It's just his day right now. It's all about him as far as fighting. He's just the man that I want.
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"There are other guys that are sensational too, but he is the man of the hour."
Tyson once took the time to have a brief sparring session with Jones in the street and it's clear to see the respect they have for each other.
Jones was last in action back in February when he defended his title against Dominick Reyes at UFC 247.
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However, he has been one of UFC's most talked about fighters in recent weeks thanks to his spat with upper management.
Jones was accused of wanting 'Deontay Wilder money' to make the step up to heavyweight and challenge Francis Ngannou.
The New York native then went on a scathing rant and said he would be vacating his title.
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His latest tirade came on Monday evening when he explained he had been 'ripped off' when fighting earlier on in his career.
The 32-year-old also gave advice to young fighters, telling them to get paid when they are hot and saying: "If you think your biggest paydays will come after being with the company for a while. You are wrong."
What do you think of Jones' recent rants and do you think he will ever fight in UFC again?
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Let us know in the comments below.
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