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Masvidal says Jones deserves a big fight with the right heavyweight to maximize his value and payday.
Masvidal frames Jones as a top draw whose pairing should be with a heavyweight to deliver the biggest payoff.
Masvidal notes UFC must balance reliability with marquee matchups to decide Jones’s next move.
Masvidal suggests making the Jones–Pereira type of matchup possible to satisfy fans and pay.

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Dana White says Jon Jones would rip apart a prime Muhammad Ali in a crossover fight.
White credits Jones as the GOAT and the sport's best after a long career undefeated path in MMA.
Ali fought Antonio Inoki in 1976 in a famous boxing-wrestling crossover with unusual rules.
The article frames Jones’s potential cross-discipline matchup within White’s broader views on competition.
White notes boxing’s many sanctioning bodies contrast with MMA’s single path to the top.
Ali's historic crossover with Antonio Inoki is cited to contrast rule sets.
The article presents White’s comments as part of ongoing discussion about GOAT debates in combat sports.
Jones’s potential return to competition was discussed in context of White’s remarks on the White House card.
White’s take comes as part of SPORTbible’s coverage with added context from rival outlets.
The piece references Muhammad Ali’s historical and symbolic status in crossovers.

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Dustin Poirier says he’d box again if the matchups and terms align after his UFC retirement.
Poirier pitched a fight with Nate Diaz to Zuffa Boxing as his crossover option, but the deal stalled over openness to MMA crossovers.
Poirier would consider boxing outside Zuffa Boxing if offered by other promotions such as Top Rank, MVP, or Matchroom Boxing.
Poirier’s post-fighting career includes broadcasting and analytical work for Paramount+.
The article notes Poirier’s longstanding goal to box before retirement and his retrospective on staying under UFC contract.
Zuffa Boxing reportedly resists opening UFC rosters for boxing crossovers to preserve credibility.
Poirier, a former UFC BMF champion, reflected on his retirement after UFC 318 and long-term goals in combat sports.
Poirier suggested a possible fight at 170 or 168 pounds in a boxing matchup with Diaz if it could happen outside UFC.
Poirier expressed frustration with Zuffa Boxing’s stance on cross-promotional bouts within the UFC roster.

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