Natasha Jonas named Sportswoman of the Month for June

Image: Natasha Jonas named June's Sportswoman of the Month

You have voted Natasha Jonas as your Sportswoman of the Month for June.

Liverpool lightweight and former Olympian Jonas dazzled on her professional debut, needing just 92 seconds to blast her way past Polish opponent Monika Antonik in Newcastle last month.

Image: Bianca Walkden won gold at the World Taekwondo Championships in South Korea

Jonas claimed 41 per cent of the public vote to finish ahead of another Scouser Bianca Walkden (24 per cent), who made history in June by becoming the first British taekwondo fighter to successfully defend a world title.

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Sri Lankan cricketer Chamari Atapattu (20 per cent) came home third after smashing 178 not out against reigning champions Australia in the Women's Cricket World Cup - the third highest score in women's ODI history.

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