Tom Aspinall proclaims himself the best active heavyweight in MMA

As of November 13, 2023, rising MMA fighter Tom Aspinall boldly declared himself as the premier active heavyweight in the world of mixed martial arts. In an interview with MMA Fighting, Aspinall confidently asserted his claim, stating, “That’s a fact. That’s straight-up facts. I’m not trying to blow my own trumpet or anything. Jon Jones is inactive right now, Francis Ngannou is inactive right now in MMA.” Aspinall’s proclamation comes at a time when the heavyweight division is rife with talent and speculation.

Tom Aspinall feels the "shine" of Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic is "kind of gone" 👀 #TheMMAHour

"I don't want to see that, I don't think anyone else wants to see that in a year's time. Let's move on from that now. Let me fight one of the legends."

▶️ https://t.co/MBxDmL8tMT pic.twitter.com/5FSbr8XIEC

— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) November 13, 2023

The assertion made by Aspinall has sparked discussions among fans and pundits alike. Comparisons have been drawn between Aspinall’s claim and the ongoing debates surrounding the best heavyweight boxers in the world. Notably, the boxing world witnessed discussions around Anthony Joshua’s status as the best heavyweight following his victory over Andy Ruiz Jr., with experts weighing in on his position relative to Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury.

I still mentally can’t comprehend Tom Aspinall came off the couch, basically didn’t train at all, and then smoked the scariest contender at heavyweight who was on a 6 fight first round KO streak, in one minute. pic.twitter.com/itRLgukAhG

— Aj (@AjDuxche) November 13, 2023

Aspinall’s confidence in his standing as the top active heavyweight in MMA adds an intriguing layer to the discourse surrounding combat sports. With the heavyweight landscape evolving in both boxing and MMA, Aspinall’s bold statement sets the stage for further debates and potential matchups in the near future. MMA enthusiasts and pundits eagerly await the developments in the heavyweight division, as the debate on the best active heavyweight continues to captivate the combat sports world.