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Unified world champ Natasha Jonas speaks extensive to bet365 as she prepares for her world title bout with Marie-Eve Dicaire on Saturday night.


Natasha Jonas (1/6) has revealed to bet365 that triumph over Marie Eve-Dicaire (7/2) in Manchester this weekend would top off a perfect 12 months as she bids to additional combine the women's 154lb department.


The 2012 Olympian has actually enjoyed an excellent 2022, recording her very first world title with a stunning 2nd round stoppage victory over Chris Namus in February, in the past following that up with a a lot more attractive summertime success against the formerly unbeaten WBC strap holder Patricia Berghult.


The 38-year-old has the opportunity to add Marie-Eve Dicaire's IBF title to her collection at Manchester's AO Arena on Saturday night - a feat that would serve to improve her tradition in the sport and more cement her dominance at junior middleweight/ super-welterweight level.


"There has been no better 12 months in boxing for me," the happy Liverpudlian told bet365 in a special interview ahead of BOXXER's most current night of battling action.


"I can't even think of another fighter who has had a much better 12 months if I am sincere with you.


"For me personally, rewind a year and I am crying, fast-forward a year and I am the happiest I have ever remained in my boxing profession, it's been an extraordinary year for me."


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There is no doubt that Jonas has needed to display the persistence of a saint in her quote for world champion gold.


The judges controversially stated her pulsating 2020 WBO and IBO super-featherweight scrap with Terri Harper as a draw, simply 9 months before she was directly defeated in a fascinating undisputed showdown with Ireland's Katie Taylor.


But, Jonas' time has actually now come, and she firmly insists, that for all of the heartache and discomfort of those 2 controversial choices, she wouldn't alter a thing ...


"Everything occurs for a reason, and whatever I have gone through previously has assisted build me into the individual I remain in front of you today," she added.


"Now that I have actually got the world title, the stress and the that chasing that brings, has gone - I am able to really enjoy my boxing again, and not need to show to anyone how good I am, due to the fact that I am already a world champ.


"Now it is everything about expressing myself, enjoying the minute, and I believe in my last battle with (Particia) Berghult I was able to reveal that.


"The stress and the tension was gone and I was simply able to stream and produce what numerous individuals have explained as my best efficiency to date.


"I am still working so hard to be faster, to be more powerful and to be fitter - I constantly want to add to my game, and obviously Dicaire will be a real test for me, and I have had to do so numerous things in camp to make certain I am a much better version of myself to make certain I get that win."


The women's battle video game has actually hit new heights this year too, with Jonas, along with the similarity Claressa Shields, Savannah Marshall and the previously mentioned Taylor, helping move the sport to an even higher standing.


The renowned and historical BOXXER card at London's O2 Arena was a landmark occasion for female fight sports, and whilst Jonas is declining to look beyond her date with destiny in Manchester this weekend, she already has her roadmap pathed out.


"3 fights I would like next, well Marie-Eve Dicaire is there, obviously - she's on the hit list," 'Miss GB' smiled.


"I think Jessica McCaskill too, and definitely Claressa Shields, they are great battles. Even Katie Taylor - let's get it on again at Croke Park in front of 80,000 people - that could happen next year, why not?