OLYMPIC champion Nicola Adams maintains her motivation levels are higher than ever as she prepares to embark on a triple title quest which could further cement her place in British boxing history.

Adams will start as a hot favourite to become the nation’s first double European champion in Bucharest next month before she stars in Glasgow in July as women’s boxing makes its Commonwealth Games debut.

The 31-year-old will then head to Jeju City in South Korea in November as she aims to build on three previous silver medals and be crowned world champion for the first time.

Adams said: “I’ve got a massive amount of motivation because I’ve got so many opportunities to go on and make more history this year.

“I had a quiet year last year settling into my new way of life and having a bit of fun, and this year it’s really a case of getting back to business and focusing on my boxing.

“I put myself under pressure every time I step in the ring. All my opponents want what I’ve got and they are training hard to beat Nicola Adams. My job is to make sure I always stay ahead of the game.”

Adams is one of a sevenstrong squad for the European Championships which begin on May 31, although reigning world champion and London Olympian Savannah Marshall, from Hartlepool, is out having only recently recovered from injury.

Chantelle Cameron has been preferred at the Olympic weight of 60kgs ahead of Natasha Jonas, who must instead slot in at 64kgs.

The squad also includes Carly Ogogo, the younger sister of Olympic bronze medallist Anthony Ogogo.