Summary
Jade Jones, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in taekwondo, is starting a new career in boxing. She will have her first boxing match against Egypt Criss on March 7 in Derby. Jones has been training with former professional boxer Stephen 'Swifty' Smith at the 4 Corners Gym in Liverpool.
Key Facts
- Jade Jones won Olympic gold medals in taekwondo in 2012 and 2016.
- She decided to switch from taekwondo to boxing after competing in the 2024 Olympics.
- Jones will fight Egypt Criss in her first boxing match on March 7 in Derby.
- She has been training for her boxing debut for just over a year.
- Her trainer, Stephen 'Swifty' Smith, is a former professional boxer.
- Jones aims to progress from being a beginner in boxing to competing at high levels.
- She has been preparing at the 4 Corners Gym in Liverpool, famous for its boxing connections.
