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Jade Jones Retires from Taekwondo, Eyes Boxing Future

3/4/2026

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Story summary
  • Jade Jones, a Flint native and former taekwondo champion, retires from taekwondo after an emotional farewell and will pursue a boxing career.
  • Jones is pursuing boxing less than a year after her first-round loss at the 2024 Olympics.
  • Jones says she still trains and throws a few kicks despite retiring.
  • Jones says she wants a fresh start and still has the fire in her belly.