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Ex-Olympic taekwondo champion Jones wins on boxing debut

Ex-Olympic taekwondo champion Jones wins on boxing debut

Summary

Double Olympic taekwondo champion Jade Jones won her first boxing match with a second-round knockout against Egypt Criss in Derby. Jones, who switched from taekwondo to boxing last year, aims to become a world champion in both sports.

Key Facts

  • Jade Jones is a double Olympic champion in taekwondo.
  • She knocked out Egypt Criss in her first boxing match in the second round.
  • The match took place at the Misfits Duel 2 event in Derby.
  • Jones switched from taekwondo to boxing for a new challenge.
  • She aims to become a world champion in both taekwondo and boxing.
  • Jones trains with Stephen 'Swifty' Smith at 4 Corners Gym in Liverpool.
  • She was inspired by her former room-mate Lauren Price, who is a unified world boxing champion.

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