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"
13. October 2018
More glory followed after she turned professional, with a win over Mexicos Isabel Millan earning her a WBO world flyweight title last year. Photo: PA
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What is your stand out memory from Nicola's boxing career? Email Andy Hutchinson via: [email protected] Photo: Getty
15. Thanks for the memories, champ
Her idol Muhammad Ali once declared: 'Dont count the days, make the days count.' Nicola Adams, its fair to say, has done exactly that and a whole lot more. Photo: Getty