Natasha Jonas: Liverpool Fighter Claims Second World Title with TKO Victory
British boxer Natasha Jonas, aged 39, won the vacant IBF welterweight title and became a two-weight world champion by defeating Kandi Wyatt in Manchester.
British boxer Natasha Jonas, aged 39, won the vacant IBF welterweight title and became a two-weight world champion by defeating Kandi Wyatt in Manchester. Throughout the fight, Jonas had little trouble landing punches while Wyatt struggled to fight back. The referee ultimately stopped the contest in the eighth round.
In addition to her recent victory, Jonas is currently the reigning champion in the WBC, WBO, and IBF light-middleweight divisions. She expressed gratitude to the fans who attended the fight and supported her.
With this win, Jonas now has a professional record of 14 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw. The fight was expected to be in her favor, and she delivered a dominant performance.
While some fans were disappointed that Wyatt, who had lost three of her previous four fights, was allowed to compete for a vacant world title, it does not diminish Jonas' accomplishment of winning her fourth world title.
Despite a relatively small crowd of around 8,000, there was strong support from Jonas' Liverpool fans who made the journey to Manchester. She started the fight aggressively and quickly stunned Wyatt with a powerful left hand followed by a flurry of punches.
Throughout the fight, Jonas followed her corner's advice to slow down the pace. She utilized her superior skills to outwork and outmaneuver Wyatt, landing clean punches and countering effectively.
By the eighth round, Wyatt was frustrated and marked up, struggling to land significant punches while Jonas remained composed. Jonas' trainer, Joe Gallagher, provided detailed feedback and guidance between rounds, which she successfully implemented.
Ultimately, in the eighth round, Jonas landed another well-placed left hand, leading the referee, Marcus McDonnell, to stop the contest.
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