These photos showcase how the precocious kid from Ebor Gardens became one of Britain’s most recognisable faces. Her date with destiny started at a gym in Burmantofts just 12 taking her to the dizzy heights of double Olympic champion and beyond. And these photos from the YEP archive, PA and Getty showcase her astonishing journey in and out of the ring through the years. READ MORE: Nicola Adams to hang up gloves at 37 | Nicola Adams - "Why I am quitting the ring"
7. February 2013
in 2013 came a visit to Buckingham Palace to receive the MBE. Photo: PA
8. August 2014
She added Commonwealth Games gold at Glasgow after beating Northern Ireland's Michaela Walsh. Photo: PA
9. November 2015
Gold followed at the European Games in Baku, Azerbaijan in late 2015. Photo: Getty
10. August 2016
She added gold at the Rio Olympics to her glittering CV. Photo: PA
11. March 2017
In spring 2017 came a visit to Buckingham Palace to receive an OBE from the Duke of Cambridge. Photo: PA
12. May 2018
Nicola Adams celebrates victory against Soledad Del Valle Frias during their International Flyweight bout at Elland Road Photo: PA