Jones' 'humbling' journey from the pinnacle to boxing

Jade Jones says her journey from reaching the pinnacle of taekwondo to being at the bottom of boxing has been a "humbling" one as she prepares for her boxing debut against Egypt Criss on 7 March.

4 Mar, 06:24 — 4 Mar, 06:24

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Why this matters

Jade Jones is a highly decorated athlete, having won two Olympic gold medals in taekwondo. Her decision to switch sports and begin a professional boxing career at this stage of her athletic life is noteworthy and signals a significant career change for a prominent figure in British sports.

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Jade JonesTaekwondo Olympic gold medalist and aspiring boxer Egypt CrissBoxing opponent

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