UFC president Dana White threw cold water on the idea that Jon Jones could compete in the event the company plans to stage at the White House in 2026.

Despite his retirement, Jones remains in the UFC testing pool and continues to train. He expressed his interest in participating in the July 4 event and said he was disappointed in White's decision not to consider him for a spot on the card.

Along with Saudi Arabia’s Turki Al-Sheikh, White is co-promoting the Canelo Alvarez-Terence Crawford bout set to air on Netflix on Sept. 13. It is a perplexing endeavor, as pro boxing isn’t known for welcoming new competition.