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Jade Jones Triumphs in Boxing Debut, Dedicates Win to Grandfather

3/8/2026

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Jade Jones, a double Olympic taekwondo champion, won by second-round knockout against Egypt Criss in Derby.
The 32-year-old switched sports last year after an early exit from the 2024 Olympics.
Jones trained with former boxer Stephen 'Swifty' Smith.
Lauren Price, her former roommate and a unified world boxing champion, inspired her.
She dedicated the victory to her late grandfather, Martin Foulkes.

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Story summary

Jade Jones, a double Olympic taekwondo champion, won by second-round knockout against Egypt Criss in Derby.
The 32-year-old switched sports last year after an early exit from the 2024 Olympics.
Jones trained with former boxer Stephen 'Swifty' Smith.
Lauren Price, her former roommate and a unified world boxing champion, inspired her.
She dedicated the victory to her late grandfather, Martin Foulkes.