One among Wales’ most profitable Olympians, Jones admits there’s a diploma of unhappiness at giving up taekwondo, having represented Workforce GB at 4 Olympics and having received two gold medals, in addition to profitable a World Championship.
Jones grew to become the youngest Workforce GB Olympic gold medallist when she sensationally received gold at her first try, as a 19-year-old on the 2012 London Video games and held onto her crown 4 years later in Rio de Janeiro.
Disappointment adopted on the 2020 Tokyo Video games which she later described because the “largest low” of her profession.
At Paris 2024, Jones’ bid for Olympic historical past led to early defeat within the taekwondo -57kg first spherical.
She was bidding to turn out to be the primary three-time Olympic champion within the sport’s historical past and defeat left Jones “devastated”.
Jones misplaced to Macedonia’s Miljana Reljikj on the variety of registered hits, used as a tie-breaker after three even rounds.
Jones has now chosen to step away from the game she loves.
“My household have been a little bit bit unhappy about me giving up taekwondo,” she added.
“I’ve by no means used my fingers. After 20 years of utilizing my toes I’m switching it up.
“Boxing is sweet for me. It began as a distraction however now I’m going to go for it, as a result of I’m simply loving it.”
