Jade Jones says she pulls herself back from boxing obsession

Jade Jones says she has to rein in her competitive drive as she settles into boxing. The former taekwondo star wants to balance ambition with the enjoyment that brought her to the sport.

“I have to pull myself back sometimes because although I am one-tracked minded, and all-in to boxing now and wanting to be the best, I came into this wanting a new challenge and wanting to enjoy it and to see where it goes”

— Jade Jones, via BBC Sport

What Jade Jones said

Jones moved into boxing after retiring from Olympic taekwondo. She has spoken publicly about treating the switch as a fresh start rather than a pressure-filled comeback. Her mindset centres on exploration alongside the pursuit of titles.

What it moves

Jones's comments suggest she is managing expectations while building her pro record. The quote hints at a deliberate choice to avoid burnout early in her boxing career. How far she climbs will depend on whether she can maintain that balance.

Source: bbc.com. Full Jade Jones fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.