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Nicola Adams eyes history at Rio Olympics

Nicola Adams sets her sights on becoming the first British boxer to successfully defend an Olympic title for 92 years in Rio de Janeiro this summer.

Great Britain's Nicola Adams has set her sights on making history when she defends her Olympic title in Rio de Janeiro.

The 33-year-old is bidding to become the first British boxer to retain an Olympic gold in 92 years, and is seeded first for the women's flyweight competition.

As a result of her seeding, Adams will have a bye in the first round in Rio, meaning that she is guaranteed a medal if she wins her opening bout against either Bulgaria's Stanimira Petrova or Tetyana Kob of Ukraine.

"It is nearly 100 years since any British boxer has become a double Olympic champion and it is another record that I just can't wait to go out and smash," she told reporters.

"I think our whole team is capable of winning medals at this Olympics. This is the biggest team we have had in 32 years and that just shows the quality of British boxing at the moment."

In addition to her Olympic crown, Adams is the current European, Commonwealth and world amateur female flyweight champion.

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