Jon Jones Has Some Advice For Young Fighters

21st June 201926th November 2019 Leon Jennings

There’s no question that Jon Jones is one of the greatest mixed martial artists that we’ve ever seen. But as we all know, some of his actions outside of the Octagon have been as memorable as some of his performances inside the Octagon, but for all the wrong reasons.

But the UFC light heavyweight champion appears to be trying to make amends. Just staying out of trouble for the remainder of his career would go someway to ensuring he leaves the sport with a better reputation, than he would have done if he hung up his gloves when he was suspended for a second time by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA).

Instead though, Jones is looking to do more than just stay out of trouble. In his most recent Instagram post, ‘Bones’ offered some advice to any aspiring, up and coming fighters. Drawing on his own experiences, to give advice to any young fighters’ relationships with their managers.

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In every sport the generations that come before teach the one on the way up the game. Fighting it’s a bit different because we are individuals in this business, but it shouldn’t stop us from reaching back to light the way. I started this thing young and had some great people help me along the way, plus having 2 brothers in the league helped me see a whole different side of things. I want to help those making their way through and I’ll start with this: No manager should ever be getting 20% of your money. I hear about and see too many young fighters getting stuck in bad deals. Real talk a manager should make 10%, maybe 15 if they are really getting it done for you, but never should you be paying a manager more than you pay Uncle Sam. NEVER. If all your manager does is sit in while you sign contracts then start looking for another. If they want 15% let that come on the endorsements they get you because THAT is where their focus should always be. Growing your brand. The game has given me a lot and it’s my job to give back to it. I haven’t always had the easiest navigation but good people helped me along the way. Just trying to pay some of that Back is all. God Bless

A post shared by BONY (@jonnybones) on Jun 20, 2019 at 3:32pm PDT

Jones has been managed by Abraham Kawa at First Round Management, for most of his career.

The 31 year old returns to the Octagon next month in Las Vegas at UFC 239, where he will defend his 205lbs title against Brazil’s Thiago Santos in the main event.

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