ADAMS: FROM RING QUEEN TO RED CARPET GLAM? BOXING FANS SCRATCHING HEADS!

Well, now. Boxing’s a funny old game, isn’t it? One minute you’re dodging leather in the squared circle, the next you’re… well, apparently, you’re at a 'Skin & Tan event' in a plunging corset. That’s the latest from the MailOnline, anyway, reporting on our own Nicola Adams, the trailblazing double Olympic gold medallist, rubbing shoulders with Christine McGuinness. It’s a far cry from the sweat-soaked canvas and the roar of the crowd, eh?

Adams, a true pioneer for women’s boxing in this country, always brought fire and finesse to the ring. Her amateur career was legendary, a proper masterclass in the sweet science. She turned pro, made her mark, and then hung up the gloves, leaving a legacy that inspired a generation. But now, the rumour mill, fueled by MailOnline’s snaps, suggests a different kind of spotlight for the Leeds lass.

We’re used to seeing Nicola in gloves and gumshield, not glitz and glamour. It’s a stark reminder that even our toughest fighters have lives beyond the ropes. While the boxing world is buzzing about upcoming title fights and potential grudge matches, Adams is seemingly navigating the celebrity circuit. Good on her, I suppose, if that’s where her path leads. But for us purists, it’s a bit of a head-scratcher. We’ll always remember her for those golden moments, not for red carpet displays. Let’s hope she keeps those boxing skills sharp, just in case the call ever comes for a proper tear-up.