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“Is This Even About George Floyd Anymore!”-Jon Jones Takes to Streets to Stop Violence

Published 06/01/2020, 11:19 AM EDT

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Jon Jones has taken to the streets to stop various protesters from looting and vandalizing. America has witnessed widespread protests against police brutality after the recent death of George Floyd.

Floyd was brutally murdered by a Caucasian police officer, in what is a continuation of police brutality against the African-American community. Several peaceful protests have taken place, however, looting and vandalism have been widespread as well.

 

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“All you old heads need to speak up” -Jon Jones

“Is this sh*t even about George Floyd anymore?!? Why the f*ck are you punk ass teenagers destroying our cities!?? As a young black man trust me I’m frustrated as well, but this is not the way. We are starting to make a bad situation worse.

“If you got love for your city (505), protect your sh*t. All you old heads need to speak up, call your young family members and tell them to come home tonight,” said Jones on Instagram.

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Several members of the community have voiced their support for George Floyd. Police brutality has been an ongoing problem, especially amongst the African-American community.

Jones is currently embroiled in other controversy as well over contractual disputes with the UFC. Jones was set to face heavyweight titan Francis Ngannou.

However, Bones made astronomical demands. Both Dana White and Jones engaged in a Twitter spat, with the champion threatening to relinquish his light heavyweight title.

BREAKING: Jon Jones Vacates Light Heavyweight Title

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“My reputation has already taken enough hits”

“Don’t be a f—ing liar. My reputation has already taken enough hits. I don’t need this bulls— Dana. I never asked for Deontay Wilder numbers. And how about since Wilder is making $30 million, we settle for half of that. Since you said I’m the greatest of all time and everything,” said Jones on twitter.

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Jones might be mixed up in several controversies, but fans are hoping he makes his return to the Octagon.

What are your thoughts on Jones’s comments? Let us know in the comments below!

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