Nicola Adams wins professional debut

    Nicola Adams has won her first professional boxing match.

    The double Olympic gold medallist made her debut against Virginia Carcamo in Manchester on Saturday (8 April 2017) and beat her with a points victory, 40-36.

    The 34-year-old, winner at both the London and Rio Olympics, sealed a comfortable victory against her Argentinian opponent, at flyweight.

    Adams’ next bout will be in her home town of Leeds on 13 May.

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