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

Natasha Jonas (1/6) has actually revealed to bet365 that success over Marie Eve-Dicaire (7/2) in Manchester this weekend would top off an ideal 12 months as she bids to more unify the females's 154lb department.

The 2012 Olympian has delighted in an excellent 2022, capturing her first world title with a sensational 2nd round blockage success over Chris Namus in February, in the past following that up with a a lot more appealing summertime 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 task that would serve to boost her legacy in the sport and further cement her supremacy at junior middleweight/ super-welterweight level.

"There has actually been no better 12 months in boxing for me," the happy Liverpudlian told bet365 in a special interview ahead of BOXXER's latest night of combating action.

"I can't even think of another boxer who has had a much better 12 months if I am honest with you.

"For me personally, rewind a year and I am crying, fast-forward a year and I am the happiest I have ever remained in my boxing career, it's been an unbelievable year for me."

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

The judges controversially stated her pulsating 2020 WBO and IBO super-featherweight scrap with Terri Harper as a draw, just 9 months before she was narrowly beat in a fascinating undisputed showdown with Ireland's Katie Taylor.

But, Jonas' time has now come, and she firmly insists, that for all of the heartache and pain of those 2 contentious decisions, she would not change a thing ...

"Everything occurs for a factor, and everything I have actually gone through formerly has assisted develop me into the person I remain in front of you today," she added.

"Now that I have got the world title, the tension and the pressure that going after that brings, has actually gone - I am able to actually enjoy my boxing again, and not need to prove to anybody how excellent I am, due to the fact that I am already a world champ.

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

"The tension and the stress was gone and I was simply able to flow and produce what numerous people have referred to as my finest performance to date.

"I am still working so tough to be quicker, to be more powerful and to be fitter - I always want to contribute to my game, and undoubtedly Dicaire will be a real test for me, and I have actually had to do so numerous things in camp to make certain I am a much better variation of myself to make sure I get that win."

The ladies's fight video game has actually struck new heights this year too, with Jonas, along with the likes of Claressa Shields, Savannah Marshall and the abovementioned Taylor, helping propel the sport to an even higher standing.

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

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

"I think Jessica McCaskill too, and absolutely Claressa Shields, they are excellent fights. Even Katie Taylor - let's get it on again at Croke Park in front of 80,000 individuals - that could occur next year, why not?