Jade Jones Knocks Out Egypt Criss in Boxing Debut
Jade Jones made a striking entrance into the boxing world by knocking out Egypt Criss in her debut match during a Misfits Boxing event on March 8, 2026. The fight concluded in the second round after Jones delivered a series of powerful punches, showcasing her transition from taekwondo to boxing.
Jones, a two-time Olympic taekwondo champion, previously secured gold medals in London 2012 and Rio 2016. Her switch to boxing last year was motivated by a desire for a fresh challenge, and she trained with former professional boxer Stephen Smith at Liverpool’s 4 Corners Gym to prepare for this new venture.
In the match, Jones utilized three successive left hooks to floor Criss, demonstrating her elite fight IQ and skill set honed over years of competitive martial arts. The knockout drew significant attention from the boxing community, with notable fighters like Amanda Serrano and Jamel Herring praising her performance.
Amanda Serrano commented, “That was Pretty Respectfully! As a fighter, we admire these things without wishing any harm to our opponents. Praying the young lady recovers & is OK.” Jamel Herring added, “She wound it up too,” highlighting the effectiveness of Jones’s technique.
Egypt Criss, the daughter of hip-hop stars Anthony ‘Treach’ Criss and Sandra ‘Pepa’ Denton, faced a challenging opponent in Jones, who was known as ‘The Headhunter’ during her taekwondo career. The fight was promoted as an exhibition match and was streamed live on DAZN, allowing fans to witness Jones’s debut firsthand.
As Jones aims to become a world champion in both taekwondo and boxing, her performance against Criss marks a significant milestone in her athletic career. Observers are keen to see how she will continue to develop her boxing skills in future matches.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding Jones’s next steps in her boxing career, but her debut has certainly set a high bar for her future endeavors.