LAUREN PRICE faces Jessia McCaskill in what will be her FIRST crack at a world title TONIGHT!
Nearly two years after making her professional debut, the 2020 Olympic gold medallist will challenge for the WBA and Ring Magazine welterweight titles.
Lauren Price won gold at the 2020 Olympics in TokyoALAMYThe Welsh wizard made her professional debut in June 2022GETTYPrice punched her ticket to a world title shot last DecemberRICHARD PELHAM
The former Wales women’s footie star has gone a perfect 6-0 in her brief pro career and punched her ticket to a world title shot with a win over Silvia Bortot last December.
But she’ll be pushed to the absolute limit by veteran McCaskill, who has been in the ring with the likes of Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron to name a few.
When is Lauren Price vs Jessica McCaskill?
Price’s bid to become a world champion will take place TONIGHT – Saturday,May 11.
The fight will take place in front of Welsh fans galore as it’ll be staged at the 7,500-capacity Utilita Arena in Cardiff.
The ring walks are expected to take place any time between 9:45pm and 10:15pm BST.
It’s not yet known when the prelims will get underway.
What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
Jessica McCaskill shared the ring with Katie Taylor in December 2017SPORTSFILE
The fight will be aired on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
You can stream the action from the Sky Go app, which is available on your mobile, tablet and Smart TV.
What is the fight card?
Lauren Price vs Jessic McCaskill
Rhys Edwards vs Thomas
Patrick Ward Kane
Shepherd vs Ishmael
Ellis Kyran Jones Lewis Howells
Lauren Price is confident of bringing the world titles homeRICHARD PELHAM
What has been said?
“I’m over the moon for this fight to finally be getting announced,” said Price.
“I know Ben Shalom and my team have been working very hard behind the scenes to make this happen so I just want to say a big thank you to them.
“Jessica McCaskill is the current champion. She’s game, experienced and strong but I’ll be 100 per cent ready for whatever she brings on the night. I believe in my ability.”
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