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Lauren Price crowned welterweight world champion in Cardiff
Jessica McCaskill (left) and Lauren Price in the IBA and WBA World Welter weight bout at Cardiff Utilita Arena, May 11, 2024

LAUREN PRICE claimed the WBA, IBO and Ring Magazine welterweight world titles with a comprehensive victory over Jessica McCaskill in Cardiff.

The fight was called off two seconds in to the ninth round, with McCaskill unable to continue because of a swollen eye.

Because of a head clash, the decision went to the judges’ scorecards and Price was a clear winner on all three following a boxing masterclass from the Welsh fighter.

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