“I beat people up for a living…” Jon Jones reveals dream of having career in law enforcement
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones made a surprising revelation that his dream career was not as an MMA fighter.
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Over the years, the UFC community has witnessed the rise of several top MMA fighters to global prominence. One notable name on that list is Jon Jones, the reigning UFC heavyweight champion. While many praise him for his achievements, Jon ’Bones’ Jones recently revealed some surprising information about his dream career, which, unexpectedly, is not to be an MMA fighter.
Recently, ’Bones’ appeared in a video of the popular YouTuber Alex G Was Here, where he was seen driving a $5 million supercar. During their conversation, Alex also asked Jon Jones about his dream career. In response, the UFC heavyweight champion revealed that he wanted to be involved with military-related work and explained his reasons for this aspiration.
If I wasn’t a fighter, you know, I was always really interested in like military, being in the military like law enforcement or military type stuff… Growing up, I always wanted to help people and so I went to school for criminal justice and ended up dropping out, had a kid at really young age, and now I beat people up for a living… It’s a lot different than what I would be doing.
Jon Jones via YouTube (@Alex G Was Here)
According to Jones, he always wanted to help people by becoming a law enforcement officer or a military personnel. However, his path took a different direction, and he ultimately became an MMA fighter. As of now, Jones is recognized as one of the greatest fighters in the history of the sport. Over the years, he has performed exceptionally well, achieving great success in his alternative career.
🫡Jon Jones says if he wasn’t an MMA fighter, he’d have pursued a career in the military or law enforcement:
— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) December 20, 2024
I was always really interested in like military, being in the military, like doing law enforcement or military type stuff…
Now I beat up people for a living. It’s a… pic.twitter.com/aBkhFXnxbb
Jones has delivered exceptional performances in the octagon and generated a significant amount of pay-per-view revenue in the UFC. Throughout his illustrious career, ‘Bones’ has had multiple intriguing rivalries with some of the top fighters. Although Bones wasn’t able to follow his initial career dreams, he is content with the life he is enjoying now.
Jon Jones ‘acts’ as a military man
The UFC community is home to many fighters who have achieved global recognition. Consequently, toward the latter part of their careers, numerous fighters often explore opportunities in movies and other acting-related fields. Notable examples include Conor McGregor, Georges St-Pierre, and Ronda Rousey. The latest addition to this elite list is Jon Jones, the UFC heavyweight champion.
In a recent Instagram post, Jones shared a few snippets from a movie sequence in which he is featured, hinting that this could be the beginning of something significant. However, the details about the potential movie or series have yet to be revealed. This comes after Jones’ recent fight at UFC 309, where he comfortably defeated the former champion, Stipe Miocic.
Although Jones never had the opportunity to pursue his dream career, he received a chance to portray a role related to it in a potential movie or series. In the caption of his Instagram post, the UFC heavyweight champion hinted at building something from his acting role. This suggests his potential plans after retirement. It will be interesting to see how his acting career develops in the future.
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