Jon Jones, the former UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight champion, is seeking a way out of his UFC contract to pursue a boxing career. After retiring in June 2025, Jones remains contractually bound to the UFC, with six fights left on an eight-fight deal signed in 2023. In a recent interview, he expressed his desire to box, stating, 'I’ve really wanted to box... I think I would really surprise a lot of people.' Jones's interest in boxing has gained momentum, particularly with the success of Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions, which recently held its debut MMA event featuring notable fighters. If Jones can negotiate his release from the UFC, a highly anticipated fight against Francis Ngannou could become a reality. Ngannou has already faced top boxers like Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, making a potential matchup with Jones even more compelling. Both fighters would likely draw millions of viewers, highlighting the significant interest in this crossover between MMA and boxing.