Welsh Boxing Star Lauren Price Aims to Replicate Katie Taylor’s Inspiring Impact
Cardiff, Wales – On Saturday night, Welsh boxing sensation Lauren Price cemented her status as a rising star in the sport, delivering a convincing victory over American challenger Jessica McCaskill. The 7-0 (1 KO) southpaw’s dominant performance at the Cardiff International Arena has left fans and experts alike buzzing about her potential to emulate the success of Ireland’s renowned champion, Katie Taylor.
“You’ve seen what Katie Taylor has done for Ireland,” said Price, the newly crowned WBA welterweight champion. “I want to do the same for Wales. The dream is, in a few years, I’d love to be selling out the Principality Stadium. That’s the dream.”
Price’s ambition is fueled by her impressive start to her professional career. In just her seventh fight, the 27-year-old has yet to lose a single round, showcasing her exceptional skills and poise inside the ring. The electric atmosphere at the Cardiff International Arena, which included the presence of fellow champions Natasha Jonas and Ivana Habazin, only added to the excitement surrounding Price’s ascent.
Promoter Ben Shalom was thrilled with Price’s performance, declaring, “Boxing has a new superstar. To do this in your seventh professional fight is unprecedented. She’s still to lose a round of professional boxing. Huge nights back in Cardiff. I can’t wait to create a legacy with her. … And I do believe one day we will get to the stadium.”
The comparison to Katie Taylor’s transformative impact on Irish boxing is not lost on Price, who aspires to replicate the iconic champion’s success in her home country of Wales. With her Olympic gold medal already won, Price now sets her sights on claiming a world title, a feat that could potentially ignite a similar groundswell of national pride and enthusiasm for the sport.
“This is just the start,” Price asserted. “This is where I want my big nights. I want to create a legacy. I want to go on and create great nights. I’m only going to get better.”
As Price continues her ascent in the boxing world, Welsh fans eagerly await the day when their homegrown champion graces the hallowed turf of the Principality Stadium, emulating the feats of her inspirational counterpart, Katie Taylor.
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