Price holds nerve to retain world titles in Cardiff after gruelling bout
Price holds nerve to retain world titles in Cardiff after gruelling bout
Lauren Price defends her welterweight world titles in Cardiff, overcoming a mouth injury as she defeats Stephanie Pineiro in a gruelling battle—setting the stage for a Shields showdown.
Lauren Price battled through a bruising night in Cardiff to defend her welterweight world titles, grinding out a unanimous points victory over Stephanie Pineiro. The unbeaten Welsh fighter was left bleeding from a nasty mouth injury from the fifth round, but she refused to bow as Pineiro pressed forward.
Price answered Pineiro's pressure with sharp combinations and solid defense, keeping her feet and the centre of the ring as the crowd roared.
In the aftermath, Price called for a clash with Claressa Shields, hinting that a unification showdown could come before the year is out. A post-fight moment with Shields also sparked talk of a future big duel.
The win extends Price's impressive unbeaten run and cements her status as a leading figure in women's boxing, with fans already buzzing about what comes next.
