Natasha Jonas stops Monika Antonik to win first professional fight

Lightweight Natasha Jonas made an impressive start to her professional career with a first-round stoppage of Monika Antonik in Newcastle.

A right hook rocked Antonik as she staggered into the ropes and, with the Pole dazed, Jonas landed another punch before the referee stepped in to stop the contest after a straight left found its target.

Trainer Joe Gallagher told Sky Sports: “It was a great debut, a dream debut. She trained really well and finished off with a very sharp performance.”

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