Two Olympic gold medals, one brutal second-round stoppage, and now a lightweight Misfits title fight: Jade Jones has moved quickly from taekwondo royalty to a serious name in crossover boxing. The Welsh fighter beat Federikita at the AO Arena in Manchester on the Tommy Fury vs Eddie Hall undercard, then learned almost immediately that Sheena Bathory is next. It was a fast night, but not a throwaway one — Jones' performance changed the shape of her new boxing chapter.
The Bottom Line
- Jade Jones stopped Federikita in the second round at the AO Arena in Manchester.
- The bout came on a Misfits Boxing show headlined by Tommy Fury vs Eddie Hall.
- Jones had already predicted a big performance, saying she thought she would get another stoppage.
- Sheena Bathory, who beat Tina Snows earlier that evening, entered the ring after Jones' win.
- The W.A.D.E. Concept confirmed Jones vs Bathory will be for the lightweight Misfits title.
Breaking It Down
Jones arrived in Manchester with an athletic reputation few crossover fighters can match. The 2x taekwondo Olympic gold medallist had built her name through kicks, speed and competitive nerve, but the question for this stage was more direct: could those gifts translate into hands-only pressure under boxing rules?
Before the fight, Jones told SPORF she expected to deliver. Her own words were blunt enough to become a marker for the night:
“I’ll be going to put in a massive performance, I’ve trained really hard, and I think I’ll get another stoppage.”
Once the bell went, the fight followed that script. In the first round, Jones asserted control by landing heavy straight shots on Federikita, forcing a standing count before the opener ended. The bell gave Federikita a brief escape, but the direction of the contest was already clear.
At the start of the second round, Jones pressed again and connected with big shots that sent her opponent tumbling towards the canvas. Federikita's corner threw in the towel, ending the contest and giving Jones the stoppage she had forecast. SPORF described the performance as explosive, and the next fight was set up before the moment had fully settled.
- Standing count
- A referee's count given to a fighter who is judged to be in serious trouble, even if they are still on their feet.
- Stoppage
- A fight ending before the final bell, usually because a referee, doctor, or corner decides one fighter cannot safely continue.
- Corner throwing in the towel
- A fighter's team signalling that they want the bout stopped to protect their boxer.
Why This Matters
The night matters because Jones is not merely trading on Olympic fame. Crossover boxing often runs on personality and match-making, but Jones brought a sporting pedigree that gives her appearances a different weight. Her win over Federikita showed enough punching authority to make the next bout feel like a genuine step rather than a novelty booking.
For British combat sports fans, there is another layer. Jones won her first Olympic gold at London 2012, and SPORF reported that Jaguar began sponsoring her before those Games. She also recalled being offered a Jaguar after that first gold and being stopped by police because they did not believe the car was hers — a detail that captures how young she was when elite sport first changed her life.
That background makes the Manchester win more than a one-night undercard result. Jones is trying to carry the discipline and competitive edge of taekwondo into a very different entertainment-driven arena. If she can keep winning, the lightweight Misfits title fight with Sheena Bathory gives her a clearer route from celebrated Olympian to crossover boxing champion.
What Comes Next
Sheena Bathory is now confirmed as Jones' next opponent. Bathory had already beaten Tina Snows earlier in the evening, then entered the ring after Jones' win and said she was coming for her next. Jones answered: “Yes, definitely.”
The W.A.D.E. Concept later confirmed that Jones vs Bathory will take place for the lightweight Misfits title. No extra fight details beyond that confirmation were included in the supplied source material.
FAQ
Who did Jade Jones beat in Manchester?
Jade Jones beat Federikita at the AO Arena in Manchester. The fight ended in the second round after Jones landed big shots and Federikita's corner threw in the towel.
What is Jade Jones' next boxing fight?
Jade Jones' next opponent is Sheena Bathory. The W.A.D.E. Concept confirmed that their bout will be for the lightweight Misfits title.
Was Jade Jones on the Tommy Fury vs Eddie Hall card?
Yes. Jones fought Federikita on the undercard of the Misfits Boxing show headlined by Tommy Fury vs Eddie Hall at the AO Arena in Manchester.
What did Jade Jones say before fighting Federikita?
Jones told SPORF she had trained hard and expected another stoppage. Her prediction matched the result, with the contest ending in the second round.
Why is Jade Jones famous outside boxing?
Jade Jones is a 2x taekwondo Olympic gold medallist. The supplied sources describe her as a Welsh sporting figure known for her kicks and winning mentality before her move into boxing.