- Lauren Price outpoints Natasha Jonas to become a unified welterweight champion.
- The Olympic gold medallist now holds the WBA, WBC, and IBF titles after a dominant performance.
- Jonas hints at possible retirement after suffering her third career loss.
Lauren Price decisively outpointed Natasha Jonas to settle their domestic rivalry and claim unified welterweight gold in a defining moment for women’s boxing at the Royal Albert Hall.
The 30-year-old Welsh fighter showcased superior speed, precision, and youthful energy, overwhelming the veteran Jonas over 10 rounds. Price’s dominance was reflected in the judges’ scorecards, which read 98-93, 100-90, and 98-92 in her favour.
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Jonas, 40, struggled with her timing and looked deflated at the final bell, in stark contrast to Price’s jubilant celebrations.
Price’s performance silenced any doubts about her ability to compete at the highest level. In just her ninth professional fight, the Olympic gold medallist retained her WBA title while adding Jonas’ WBC and IBF belts to her collection.
Now setting her sights on undisputed status, Price called out the winner of the upcoming WBO title fight between Mikaela Mayer and Sandy Ryan.
“Tash is one of the best in the division, but I truly believe I can become undisputed,” Price said. “I want to go on and create a great legacy.”
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For Jonas, the defeat casts doubt over her future in the sport. The two-weight world champion, who had been enjoying a late-career resurgence, now suffers her third loss in 19 professional bouts.
Asked about retirement, Jonas remained non-committal. “It’s something I’ll think about when I go home,” she said. “Right now, I just want to spend time with my daughter.”
