We might have seen the last of arguably the greatest UFC fighter of all time.
The UFC banned the former light heavyweight champion indefinitely following his arrest last week.
However, even if that suspension is lifted, he may not return to fighting, according to his manager Malki Kawa.
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Jones was suspended by the promotion after being arrested for an alleged hit-and-run in which a pregnant woman broke her arm.
He is being accused of fleeing the scene on foot after running a red light in a rental and colliding with the woman’s vehicle.
Kawa was coy on whether or not his fighter would return to the sport, and explained that there is still a lot of uncertainty over the former pound-for-pound king’s MMA future.
“If he ever doesn’t come back to the sport, it’s because he doesn’t want to come back to the sport. If it was because of too much pressure? Could be. If it’s because of the belt? Could be. If it’s because the competition is too much, it could be.”
“Whatever he decides is the reason why he won’t come back to the sport, but it’ll be solely on him.”
Jones was scheduled to defend his belt against Anthony Johnson in the main event at UFC 189, but was removed from the card and had his belt revoked.
Kawa added that there is a genuine chance Jones will never return to reclaim his title.
“If this is the last time we’ve ever seen him fight and it very well may be, then it’s because of a decision he’s decided to make. It won’t be because of something you guys are perceiving to be a problem. It won’t be because of any of the negative headlines of the positive things he’s done. It’s just because he feels he’s had it. Maybe that’s it.”
The manager closed by saying he is “50-50” on whether “Bones” will ever return.
“If Jon Jones comes back to the sport of MMA, it’s gonna happen because he wants to. Not because of Daniel Cormier. Not because of me. Not because of anybody. It’s gonna be because he wants to come back. That’s all I gotta say about that.”
H/TÂ MMA FightingÂ
