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Natasha Jonas comes out of retirement, turning professional

Olympic boxer Natasha Jonas leaves retirement to turn professional.
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Updated: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 16:26 UK

Natasha Jonas, the first female boxer to represent Great Britain at the Olympics, is coming out of retirement and turning professional.

The 32-year-old, who hung up her gloves in 2015, is teaming up with trainer Joe Gallagher for her comeback.

"The decision to leave was a harder choice. The decision to go back was a lot easier," she told Sky Sports News.

Jonas was defeated by Irish fighter Katie Taylor in the quarter-finals at the London 2012 Olympics, and has hinted that a rematch is a possibility.

"It was one of the best nights of boxing I have ever seen, but I'm on a personal journey and if that means us meeting in the end then we'll see," she added.

Jonas also claimed World Championships bronze in 2012.

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