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Jade Jones Scores Second-Round KO in Misfits Boxing Debut Over Egypt Criss

The two-time taekwondo Olympic champion has begun a boxing campaign with Misfits after a year training under Stephen “Swifty” Smith at Liverpool’s 4 Corners Gym.

Overview

  • Jones stopped Egypt Criss in round two at Misfits Duel 2 at Vaillant Live in Derby, in a bout streamed by DAZN.
  • She closed the show with a short combination highlighted by successive left hooks that left Criss face-down on the canvas.
  • Criss, known from reality TV, is the daughter of Anthony “Treach” Criss and Sandra “Pepa” Denton, who was shown ringside.
  • Jones’ corner featured high-profile support, including coach Stephen “Swifty” Smith and former world champion Callum Smith.
  • The knockout clip drew wide attention online, with DAZN calling it a potential KO-of-the-year contender, as some observers questioned the crossover matchmaking on the influencer-style card.