Nicola Adams: record, next fight and profile →
Today Britain’s most celebrated amateur boxer, Nicola Adams OBE, announced her decision to turn professional with Hall of Fame Promoter Frank Warren. The news was revealed at a London press conference today hosted by Mr Warren and his new broadcast partner BT Sport, who will televise Ms. Adams’
Nicola Adams has been released from her contract by GB Boxing. The 34-year-old double Olympic gold medallist, who became champion at the London Games in 2012 before following up that success in Rio last year, leaves he World Class Performance Programme (WCPP) for boxing and will not be part of the GB Boxing squad for the 2017-21 Tokyo cycle. She is now free, according to the press
Eddie Hearn is not looking to sign any more female fighters. The Matchroom chief held talks with double Olympic champion Nicola Adams about the possibility of her turning over under him.
Nicola Adams is set to turn professional before Christmas after being left out of the Great Britain squad for the European Championships in Bulgaria later this month. The 34-year-old double Olympic champion is currently locked in talks with promoters in both Britain and America and while a deal is yet to be struck, a decision is believed to be imminent.
Double Olympic champion Nicola Adams has admitted she is considering several offers to turn professional. Adams, who retained her women's flyweight title in Rio, has met with promoters including Eddie Hearn to discuss the proposal.