Colby Covington Accuses Jon Jones of Steroid Use During College Days
Colby Covington says Jon Jones was on steroids in college
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Colby Covington, former interim welterweight titleholder, claims that Jon Jones, his college roommate at Iowa Central Community College, used steroids to bulk up for wrestling. Covington alleges that Jones's behavior changed due to steroid use, leading to mood swings and conflicts between them.
- 01Colby Covington and Jon Jones were college roommates at Iowa Central Community College.
- 02Covington alleges Jones began using steroids to increase his weight class.
- 03He claims Jones's personality changed due to steroid use, leading to conflicts.
- 04Covington asserts that Jones has failed multiple steroid tests.
- 05The relationship between the two deteriorated over these issues.
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Colby Covington, a former interim welterweight titleholder in the UFC, recently spoke about his time as a college roommate with two-division champion Jon Jones at Iowa Central Community College. Covington claims that their friendship soured when Jones began using steroids to bulk up from the 197-pound weight class to heavyweight. He described how Jones's personality changed, citing mood swings and aggressive behavior over minor issues. Covington stated, 'He started using testosterone because he wanted to beef up... That's when his mood swings started going all over the place.' He further accused Jones of being a 'cheater' for allegedly failing multiple steroid tests, asserting that Jones's use of banned substances began during their college years. Covington's comments highlight a significant rift between the two fighters, who once shared a close friendship.
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