Jade Jones transitions from taekwondo champion to boxing debut

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Olympic taekwondo champion Jade Jones is making her professional boxing debut on March 7, calling the transition a "humbling" experience. After winning two Olympic taekwondo golds, Jones, 32, is now at the "bottom" of a new sport, having trained for just over a year. She faces Egypt Criss in her first bout. Jones aims to become a world champion in boxing, drawing inspiration from other multi-sport athletes and honoring her late grandfather.


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