Now the fully-fledged pride of Liverpool, Natasha Jonas's never says die attitude, finally paid off as her dream of becoming a boxing world champion manifested into a reality.
From Toxteth, Jonas first fell into boxing when she became aware of female-only nights at Rotunda Gym, north Liverpool. But she received little encouragement apart from other female fighters and coaches.
"Many people do still have a dated attitude, but they are going to have to deal with it. I have heard a few horror stories from some of the other girls, but Liverpool being the fighting town it is, I have been supported here," Jonas told The Mirror 2012.
