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Unified world champ Natasha Jonas speaks in-depth to bet365 as she gets ready for her world title bout with Marie-Eve Dicaire on Saturday night.

Natasha Jonas (1/6) has actually exposed 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 further unify the ladies's 154lb division.

The 2012 Olympian has actually delighted in an outstanding 2022, recording her first world title with a stunning second round stoppage triumph over Chris Namus in February, before following that up with a a lot more appealing summer success versus the previously unbeaten WBC strap holder Patricia Berghult.

The 38-year-old has the chance 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 boost her legacy in the sport and further cement her dominance at junior middleweight/ super-welterweight level.

"There has been no better 12 months in boxing for me," the proud Liverpudlian told bet365 in an unique interview ahead of BOXXER's newest night of combating action.

"I can't even consider 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 weeping, fast-forward a year and I am the happiest I have ever been in my boxing career, it's been an incredible year for me."

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There is no doubt that Jonas has had to display the perseverance of a saint in her quote for world championship gold.

The judges controversially stated her pulsating 2020 WBO and IBO super-featherweight scrap with Terri Harper as a draw, simply nine months before she was directly defeated in an enthralling undeniable face-off with Ireland's Katie Taylor.

But, Jonas' time has now come, and she insists, that for all of the heartache and discomfort of those two contentious decisions, she wouldn't alter a thing ...

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

"Now that I have actually got the world title, the stress and the pressure that chasing after that brings, has gone - I have the ability to actually enjoy my boxing again, and not have to show to anybody how excellent I am, due to the fact that I am currently a world champion.

"Now it is all about revealing myself, delighting in the minute, and I believe in my last fight with (Particia) Berghult I had the ability to reveal that.

"The and the tension was gone and I was simply able to flow and produce what many individuals have actually described as my finest performance to date.

"I am still working so difficult to be faster, to be more powerful and to be fitter - I always wish to contribute to my game, and obviously Dicaire will be a genuine test for me, and I have actually needed to do so many things in camp to make sure I am a better version of myself to make certain I get that win."

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

The iconic and historic BOXXER card at London's O2 Arena was a landmark event for female fight sports, and whilst Jonas is refusing to look beyond her date with destiny in Manchester this weekend, she currently has her roadmap pathed out.

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

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