LFA Lightweight Champion JaCobi Jones has learned a lot from Terence Crawford in and out of fighting.
Jones will appear on Dana White’s Contender Series for a three-round matchup against Daniel James Allen. He has the opportunity to become the latest former LFA champion to make the leap to the UFC.
Jones is from a small neighborhood in Omaha, Nebraska, and moved to Colorado in 2014 to begin his combat sports career on the Colorado State wrestling team.
Growing up in Nebraska, Jones has kept a close eye on fellow Nebraskan and boxing superstar Crawford. “Bud” most recently defeated Errol Spence Jr. in their superfight and put on an all-time great showing in the ring.
“Big Toe” and Crawford have become friends over the years and have had numerous conversations about life, fighting, and adversity. Jones considers Crawford a brother as he prepares for his September 19 DWCS fight.
JaCobi Jones Set For DWCS Opportunity On 09/19
During an exclusive interview with MMANews, Jones spoke about some of the most important lessons he’s learned from Crawford during his young fighting career.
“I’m pretty close with ‘Bud,'” Jones said. “To see everything transpire the way it has, it’s beautiful. To come from such a small city and put us on…
