Jon Jones Responds to Colby Covington's Criticism of Gable Steveson

Jon Jones has responded to Colby Covington's criticisms after Covington suggested that Jones is hindering Gable Steveson's progress. This exchange follows Steveson's first career loss in Los Angeles last month, where Jones was in his corner.

Covington has previously criticized Jones, claiming that he is the primary obstacle for Steveson. He mentioned the negative energy that he believes Jones brings to Steveson's training. In his replies, Jones highlighted Covington's past injuries and questioned the validity of his comments, pointing out that both he and Steveson had been undefeated before the recent loss.

In a contrasting perspective, Joe Rogan suggested that Jones' influence might be overly positive, cautioning that Steveson should remain grounded despite training with a celebrated champion. This discussion reflects the differing opinions on Jones' impact on Steveson's career.