Why double Olympic champion is calling time on her taekwondo career

7 Mar 2025 • 3:28 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Double Olympic taekwondo champion Jade Jones is retiring from the sport to pursue a professional boxing career.
  • The 31-year-old won gold medals at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympics.
  • Jones will train in Liverpool under the guidance of former British and Commonwealth champion Stephen Smith.
  • She has expressed excitement about the new challenge and her eagerness to test herself in a different arena.
  • Jones's boxing debut date is yet to be announced, but her coach is confident in her potential for success in the sport.

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