🏆 Exciting news from our very own Welsh star, Jade Jones! The two-time Olympic taekwondo champion, who kicked her way to gold in London 2012 and Rio 2016, is lacing up her gloves for a new adventure—in boxing! 🥊
A year after announcing her bold switch from taekwondo, Jade is gearing up for her debut boxing match on 7th March in Derby. Taking on US internet sensation Egypt Criss, Jade is ready to make waves in the ring. Known as “The Headhunter” for her fierce kicks, she’s now set to show the world what her hands can do at a Misfits Boxing event. 🥇
Jade shares, “Three weeks to go! I step into a boxing ring. The clock is ticking. Making every day count.” After a challenging exit at the 2024 Paris Games, she’s all about new beginnings and proving herself in the boxing world. The ultimate dream? To become a world champion in two sports—how epic would that be?
In a candid chat, Jade revealed, “It’s nice to have a fresh start. I love to fight; it’s fun to me.” Although she faced some doubts with this career shift, her passion for the sport shines through. Her boxing journey started in 2025 under the guidance of Stephen Smith.
Despite her love for taekwondo, which she fondly calls her first love, Jade is thrilled for the new challenge. “I love to have a fight and a scrap,” she said, chuckling about how her family thinks she’s wild. But those who know her, understand her fighting spirit.
Follow Jade’s epic journey as she steps into the ring. Will she rise to the top? The dream is alive and the challenge is on. Stay tuned for all the thrills, spills, and triumphs as Jade Jones punches her way through this exciting new chapter! 🥇🥊🇬🇧 #JadeJones #BoxingDebut #ChampionSpirit