Natasha Jonas: record, next fight and profile →
Natasha Jonas impressed massively on her home debut as a professional. The 33-year-old Joe Gallagher-trained female, who only made her debut back in June, comprehensively beat Bojana Libiszewska at the ECHO Arena. Jonas, known as ‘Miss GB’, boxed over four two-minute rounds on the undercard of Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing’s ‘Battle On The Mersey’.
NATASHA JONAS has had her second opponent in the pro ranks confirmed. The 33-year-old will fight for the first time in her home city this weekend, exclusively live on Sky Sports. Jonas is set for action at the ECHO Arena, as part of a card promoted by Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing. And it was revealed on Tuesday that ‘Miss GB’ will come up against Bojana Libiszewska in Liverpool.
Paul Butler has signed a promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing and will face bitter rival Stuart Hall in an eliminator for the WBA World Bantamweight title at the Echo Arena in Liverpool on September 30, live on Sky Sports. Butler took the IBF crown from Hall via split decision in May 2014 in Newcastle and now Hall gets the chance to gain revenge in the Ellesmere Port man's backyard - with a route to the WBA belt that's in the hands of Jamie McDonnell, who is set for his own rematch with Liborio Solis.
Natasha Jonas marked her professional debut with a scintillating stoppage. The former footballer and Team GB star amateur, who won gold at the inaugural British championships and was the first female to make it to the GB squad, confirmed the transition to the professional ranks back in April. Jonas, 33, is targeting titles in her first year in the paid ranks –– and could be on a collision course with old Olympic rival Katie Taylor.
Bradley Saunders (13-1) returned to the ring with an explosive first-round stoppage win over Northern Ireland’s unsuspecting Casey Blair (4-29) in his dramatic comeback fight following injury in Newcastle on Friday June 23rd. The six-round contest at super-lightweight took place on the latest JDNXTGEN show at the Walker Activity Dome, televised live on Sky Sports and Sky Sports Facebook.
Natasha Jonas has announced the date for her professional debut after inking promotional terms. The former footballer and Team GB star amateur, who won gold at the inaugural British championships and was the first female to make it to the GB squad, confirmed the transition to the professional ranks back in April.
Natasha Jonas will return to the boxing ring in the near future. The former footballer and Team GB star amateur, who won gold at the inaugural British championships and was the first female to make it to the GB squad, confirmed on Tuesday to media, at a press conference in Liverpool, that she will make the transition to the professional ranks.