James Johnson claims he could beat Jon Jones in a fight

Former NBA and BIG3 athlete James Johnson recently claimed he believes he could defeat Jon Jones in a mixed martial arts contest. Speaking on Courtside Buzz, Johnson stated that he has participated in seven MMA fights throughout his life. Johnson identified MMA as his first love and original sport, noting that he often prioritized it during his youth. Despite his professional tenure in the NBA, the athlete maintained that his background in fighting makes him confident in a potential matchup against the longtime combat sports figure. Johnson expressed respect for Jones but reiterated his belief in his own personal fighting ability.

• 4:25 PMYahoo Sports — “I have seven fights in MMA, and I loved it,” he said. …