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Connor O'Neill

Natasha Jonas eyeing history-making win and opens up on frustrating time out of the ring

Natasha Jonas is relishing the prospect of writing her name into the history books when she takes on Kandi Wyatt for the vacant IBF welterweight title at the AO Arena.

This Saturday night in Manchester, Jonas will attempt to become a two-division world champion when she drops down in weight to face Canadian Wyatt. After a memorable 2022, in which she won WBC, IBF and WBO super-welterweight belts, Jonas also became the first female fighter to be named Boxer of the Year by the British Boxing Board of Control.

Jonas had hoped to return to the ring as early as possible following her win over Marie Eve Dicaire last November, but her return was then delayed due to scheduling issues. Now, however, she is ready to make her mark and continue where she left off last year.

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