Jade Jones Scores Brutal Knockout in Boxing Debut
Jade Jones, the two-time Olympic gold medalist in Taekwondo, made a stunning transition to boxing, securing a second-round knockout victory over Egypt Criss at a Misfits Boxing event in Derby, England, on March 7, 2026. The win marked Jones’s professional boxing debut.
From Taekwondo Champion to Boxing Ring
Jones, representing Wales, previously triumphed at the 2012 London Olympics and the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics in Taekwondo. She has been training with the Smith family, with former world champion Callum Smith in her corner as reported by Yahoo Sports.
The Fight and the Knockout
Despite Criss having prior boxing experience, Jones dominated the first round. The fight concluded swiftly in the second round when Jones unleashed a trio of left hands, culminating in a face-plant knockout of Criss. The knockout was described as one of the most brutal of 2026 and potentially one of the most legendary in Misfits Boxing history.
Egypt Criss’ Background
Egypt Criss is the daughter of Sandra Denton of the iconic hip-hop group Salt-N-Peppa and has gained recognition through appearances on various reality television shows. However, her boxing skills were clearly outmatched against the Olympic medalist.
Jones’ Reaction
Following the viral clip of the knockout, Jones shared a photo on Instagram with her cornermen, including Callum Smith, expressing her excitement with the caption: “WHAT A FEELING! What a team.”
Misfits Boxing and the Event
The bout took place at a Misfits Duel event, marking the promotion’s return to form with a card featuring several celebrity fights and notable knockouts. Jones’s fight was classified as an exhibition bout, but it served as a successful start to her boxing career.
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