Lewis Hamilton Calls Jon Jones Coward Over Helicopter Pig Hunt

Former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones said that seven‑time Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton sent him a lengthy direct‑message after Jones posted video of a 2021 helicopter‑borne pig hunt. Hamilton, a vegan and outspoken critic of the meat industry, reportedly called Jones a coward for shooting the animal with an AR‑15 and blocked him on social media. Jones defended the hunt, saying the pig was later donated to an underprivileged family, and concluded the interview by apologising to Hamilton.

The exchange resurfaced amid ongoing public interest in both athletes, highlighting a rare clash between two high‑profile sports figures from different disciplines.