No one's ever really cared about me being bisexual, and I only came out because I had always been out; it's just the general public didn't know. I'm quite fearless. I'm like, 'Let's just go out there and do this and see what happens.' Nicola Adams bisexualcarefearless share on social
Every time I get in the ring, I have to give 110 per cent because my opponents have nothing to lose and everything to gain, so I have to make sure I go in there with my A-game and come away with the victory. Nicola Adams centgaingame share on social
Nothing ever stops me smiling, apart from getting beat in the ring. Nicola Adams beatringsmile Change image and share on social
Even though I am a woman boxer, I am not just inspiring women; I hope I am inspiring boys as well. Nicola Adams boxerboyhope Change image and share on social
All I want is to keep boxing for Great Britain and inspire others. Nicola Adams boxbritaingreat Change image and share on social
You can have someone younger, faster, but if you have got that experience and that ring craft, you can do anything in that ring. Nicola Adams craftexperiencefast Change image and share on social
To finally become world champion after losing out in three previous finals is very satisfying. It shows that if you stick to your goals and work hard, you can achieve them in the end. Nicola Adams achievechampionend Change image and share on social
When The Queen invited the Olympians to the Palace, I was first in line to speak to her. She said she watched the Games and how happy she was, how impressed she was with the boxing. She told me she'd watched my fight and enjoyed it. I didn't realise the effect I'd had on the whole country. Nicola Adams boxcountryeffect share on social
As a kid, I was always picky about food; if it didn't 'look right,' I wouldn't eat it. Nicola Adams eatfoodkid Change image and share on social
I'm like a 'comeback kid' - you can't keep me down for long! Nicola Adams comebackkidlong Change image and share on social