Lauren Price triumphed over champion Natasha Jonas at the Royal Albert Hall, adding the IBF and WBC belts to her already held WBA welterweight world title.
Price secured a decisive victory with unanimous scores of 100-90, 98-92, and 98-93.
The two headlined a historic all-women’s boxing event at the iconic London venue.
Jonas made her entrance to enthusiastic applause, accompanied by British boxing pioneer Jane Couch. Price walked through the crowd, greeted by cheering supporters.
The energized Welsh Olympic gold medalist displayed her agility as she awaited the fight’s commencement.
Jonas struggles against Price
Price started strong, immediately engaging Jonas in the ring’s center. Her swift combinations and powerful shots put Jonas on the defensive.
Price continued to control the fight, landing sharp strikes in the subsequent rounds. A strong right hook momentarily destabilized Jonas.
Throughout the fight, Price effectively countered Jonas’s attacks with speed and precision, consistently landing quick jabs and hooks.
Despite Jonas’s resilience and attempts to pressure Price, Price maintained control, effectively using her jab and footwork.
Price connects with a left cross
In the later rounds, Jonas continued to press forward, but Price’s accurate counter-punching and superior speed kept her in command.
Jonas aims for the body, but Price is elusive
By the final round, Price’s dominance was clear. Despite a final effort from Jonas, Price finished the fight strongly.
After the bell, Price acknowledged Jonas as a “true legend” and expressed gratitude to the fans.
Jonas demonstrated impressive resilience
Price declared her ambition to become undisputed champion and called out the winner of the upcoming Mikaela Mayer vs Sandy Ryan fight.
Jonas indicated she would consider her future before making any decisions about retirement.
Sky Sports’ Johnny Nelson suggested that this fight at the Royal Albert Hall would be a fitting end to Jonas’s career.
