Found September 20, 2011 on
Baltimore Sun:
Getty Images Long before UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones had dreams of winning a title belt or goals of becoming a mixed marital artist, his religion and his older brother Arthur Jones motivated him to strive to be the best. When he was in high school competing for a New York state wrestling championship, it was Arthur -- a defensive lineman on the Ravens -- who gave him words of encouragement and motivation. So, when Jon set out to win the light heavyweight championship, it was only fitting that Arthur was once again in his corner.“It was great to have my brother to motivate me to win my first world title, because it was him that motivated me to win my first state championship,” Jon said.As a professional football player, Arthur would normally spend his off-season at the Ravens' training facility in Owings Mills. But because of the lockout he had to workout on his own and prepare himself for the upcoming season. Arthur had also set goals for ...
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