Olympic taekwondo gold medallist Jade Jones has switched kicks for punches. Jones became the youngest Team GB Olympic gold medallist when she won gold at the 2012 London Games. She retained her

Double Olympic taekwondo champion Jade Jones is hanging up her dobok and stepping into the boxing ring. The 31-year-old, who secured gold medals at both the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympics, has announced her retirement from taekwondo to pursue a professional boxing career.

Wales' double Olympic taekwondo champion Jade Jones is switching sports and has taken up boxing. The 31-year-old says she is "dreaming big" as she intends to become a two sport world champion. Jones has been boxing for two months and is training with former professional boxer Stephen Smith in a move she thinks is unprecedented as she eyes a career in the paid ranks.

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BBC Breakfast's Mike Bushell went to meet former taekwondo world champion and double Olympic gold medallist Jade Jones who has announced her retirement from the sport to focus on boxing.