Lauren Price has defeated Natasha Jonas in a decisive win at the Royal Albert Hall, becoming the unified welterweight champion. In a landmark all-women’s boxing event, Price showcased her dominance, securing victory with scores of 98-93, 100-90, and 98-92 from the judges.
The undercard of this historic event featured other notable fights, including Caroline Dubois’s victory over Bo Mi Re Shin and Karriss Artingstall’s win against Raven Chapman.
Lauren Price’s Reaction
Following her victory, Lauren Price expressed her gratitude, saying, “Stepping out here tonight, what a venue, made history. Massive thank you to Tasha. Perfect dance partner, complete honor to share the ring with her. It was all about using my angles, using my speed, using my jab. I thought my right hook worked pretty well tonight. Using my feet, they helped me in the amateurs, that’s what won me the Olympic gold medal and its gonna get to the top in the pros.”
Natasha Jonas’s Reflection
Natasha Jonas acknowledged Price’s superior performance, stating, “She was too fast. She was beating me to the punches every time. I was trying to work out how to get around it. I was trying to land one big shot.”
Price Aims for Undisputed Championship
Looking ahead, the newly crowned unified champion Lauren Price has her sights set even higher, declaring, “I honestly believe I can go undisputed.”
Jonas Hints at Retirement
In a post-fight interview, Natasha Jonas reflected on her future in boxing, saying, “Emotions are running high right now. Joe’s been asking me to retire for a very long time. I actually enjoy sitting next to you, Andy (pundit). I enjoy commentating on everyone else’s performance. Right now I’m going to go home and spend some time with my daughter.” This has led to speculation about a potential retirement for Jonas.
