Ebonie Jones: ‘Be true to yourself and don’t care what other people think’

Ebonie Jones

When and why you started boxing:
Iย started boxing when I was 12. I originally did kickboxing when I was 10 and switched to boxing as I used to like punching a lot more than kicking.ย 

Who is your favourite all-time fighter and why?
I love Mike Tyson, I used to watch him a lot when I was a little girl and I was just amazed by his style and power.ย 

What is the best fight you have seen, either live or on television?
A recent fight which was one of the best Iโ€™ve seen was Leigh Wood versus Michael Conlan.ย 

What is your best achievement in boxing so far?
Iโ€™d say winning the Under-22 European championships when I was on Team GB.ย 

Who is the toughest opponent youโ€™ve faced and why?
There have been a lot but it definitely would have been an opponent from an Eastern European country.

What are your strengths and weaknesses as a boxer?
Iโ€™d say my strength is my heart and will to win, and weakness I am very hard on myself even when I win.

What is your best piece of advice for boxing training?
Iโ€™d say you have to do your roadwork. Some people may find it not as important but for me I think itโ€™s crucial.ย 

What is your favourite meal and restaurant?
My favourite meal is a roast dinner! Itโ€™s gotta be home-cooked by Mum or Nan though! ย 

Who are your best friends in boxing?
Demie Jade. We went away together boxing for England. Also a boxer called Scarlett who used to go to Guildford City boxing club.ย 

Which other sportsman would you like to be?
I wouldnโ€™t like to be anyone else.ย 

What is the last film or television show you saw?
Wild Rose, a film about a country singer from Scotland. I love it!ย 

Which actor would play you in a film of your life?
Chloe Grace Moretz because my nan says I look like her a bit and sheโ€™s in Kickass!

Have you ever been starstruck? If so, who was the star?
No, but I would if I ever got to meet Mike Tyson.ย 

When was the last time you cried, and why?
I canโ€™t remember.

What is the best advice youโ€™ve ever received?
Probably always be true to yourself and not care what other people think.ย 

What is the worst rumour you have heard about yourself?
People will always have a lot to say but it goes through one ear and out the other.ย 

Tell us something not many people know about you.
I love country music, itโ€™s what I run to and train to. I listen to it every day.

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