Welsh Boxer Lauren Price Crowned New WBA Welterweight Champion
Dominant Performance Sees Price Defeat Reigning Champion McCaskill
Cardiff, Wales – In a commanding performance, Welsh boxer Lauren Price emerged victorious as the new WBA welterweight champion after a comprehensive win over reigning champion Jessica McCaskill at the Cardiff International Arena. (BBC Boxing, 2023)
The fight, marked by sharp shots and strategic movement, saw Price dominate the proceedings from start to finish. McCaskill, despite her best efforts, struggled to pin down the skilled Welsh fighter, trained by former middleweight contender Robert McCracken.
As the bout progressed, Price’s speed and precision in both her hand and foot movements proved too much for the American champion. McCaskill’s left eye began to swell considerably, prompting the ringside doctor to stop the fight before the start of the ninth round, handing Price a decisive victory.
“I know I had a tough fight tonight. Credit to my opponent Jessica. I respect her and the way she’s been with me. She’s a credit to boxing, and I believe this is just the start. I want to create a legacy. I enjoyed myself in there tonight. I’m only going to get better. It’s my seventh professional fight. I’m still learning,” said a victorious Price, who now holds a professional record of 7-0 (1 KO), while McCaskill falls to 12-4-1 (5 KOs). (BBC Boxing, 2023)
This commanding win solidifies Price’s status as the new WBA welterweight champion and the first Welsh female boxing Olympic gold medalist to become a world champion. With her impressive display of speed, skill, and resilience, the future looks bright for the rising star of Welsh boxing.
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