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Lauren Price Secures Unified Welterweight Titles in Historic Royal Albert Hall Event

The Welsh Olympic champion dominated Natasha Jonas to claim the WBA, WBC, and IBF belts, setting her sights on an undisputed title fight.

Boxing - Natasha Jonas v Lauren Price - British Featherweight Championship - The Royal Albert Hall, London, Britain - March 7, 2025 Lauren Price celebrates after winning her fight against Natasha Jonas Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
Boxing - Natasha Jonas v Lauren Price - British Featherweight Championship - The Royal Albert Hall, London, Britain - March 7, 2025 Lauren Price celebrates after winning her fight against Natasha Jonas Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
Boxing - Natasha Jonas v Lauren Price - British Featherweight Championship - The Royal Albert Hall, London, Britain - March 7, 2025 Lauren Price in action against Natasha Jonas Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
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Overview

  • Lauren Price defeated Natasha Jonas by unanimous decision, with judges scoring the bout 98-93, 100-90, and 98-92 in Price's favor.
  • The victory, held at London's Royal Albert Hall, marked a historic all-women's boxing event on the eve of International Women’s Day.
  • Price, now 9-0 as a professional, showcased superior speed, movement, and technique against the 40-year-old Jonas, who struggled to keep pace.
  • The win positions Price for an undisputed welterweight title fight against the winner of the upcoming Mikaela Mayer vs. Sandy Ryan WBO title bout on March 29.
  • Price aims to emulate Katie Taylor's legacy by unifying all major belts and selling out stadiums, with her promoter confirming plans to build anticipation for her next fight.