Jon Jones has returned to Twitter for the first time since his failed USADA test results came in, and he’s vowing to clear his name and eventually make his comeback.
Responding to one fan accusing him of throwing everything away and another commenting on his eventual return, Jones had the following to say:
As many as it takes for me to get it right, as many as I’m willing to fight for https://t.co/5yr20q1EFx
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) July 18, 2016
Don’t write me off just yet, I know in my heart that I’m not a cheater. I trust in the system to help me prove it https://t.co/aE2vP9BlVp
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) July 18, 2016
You're absolutely right man, I learned that myself over the last week. But it doesnt mean you actually took steroids https://t.co/qkv6tw3Dej
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) July 18, 2016
Not trying 2 come across as a victim if anything Im a victim of my own ignorance & yes this could've been prevented https://t.co/bM0FTB5A9B
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) July 18, 2016
Jones received a temporary suspension from the Nevada Athletic Commission on Monday following his failed out of competition test by USADA for two estrogen blockers. He faces discipline from the both USADA and the commission itself.
Penick’s Analysis: I don’t know how much faith Jones can have in the system seeing what’s happened in the past with the Nevada commission, and no matter what defense they put forth fans won’t be quick to buy his explanation. Things are perhaps irreparably changed for Jones moving forward, even if he gets some type of reduced suspension with successfully arguing (or proving) that one of his supplements had these substances in them off label.
[Photo (c) Mark J. Rebilas via USA Today Sports]
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