ESPN has recognized Jon Jones as one of the greatest athletes of the 2000s.
With 2024 marking the 25th year of the 21st century, ESPN.com this week unveiled its list of the Top 100 Athletes of the 21st Century, with Jones landing at No. 66.
Jones, who last year was named MMA Junkie’s No. 2 greatest UFC fighter of all time in celebration of the promotion’s 30th anniversary, is a two-division champion who previously ruled the light heavyweight division for several years and currently holds the heavyweight title. The only loss on his record came by disqualification against Mark Hamill because of illegal 12-6 elbows landed in a fight Jones was dominating.
