Welsh professional boxer Lauren Price, with a flawless record of 5-0, is eagerly anticipating her next bout.
The event, scheduled for the Bournemouth International Centre on Sunday, 10 December, will also feature the fight between Chris Billam-Smith and Mateusz Masternak. Fans can stay updated via live text coverage starting from 8 PM GMT on the Sport News Center website and app.
Ben Shalom, the promoter from Boxxer, is confident in Price’s potential, predicting she will secure a world championship title within the coming year. The 29-year-old Olympic champion and welterweight boxer is currently gearing up for her sixth professional fight, where she’ll face Italian opponent Silvia Bortot in Bournemouth.
Shalom envisions a bright future for Price, seeing her as a potential multi-weight world champion. He emphasizes the importance of her upcoming fight, noting the highly competitive nature of her weight class. With notable fighters like Natasha Jonas, Mikaela Mayer, Sandy Ryan, and Jessica McCaskill, Price believes she stands out as the best among them.
Jonas is set to defend her IBF title against American Mayer on 20 January in Liverpool, while Sandy Ryan holds the WBO championship. Price, confident in her skills, is open to a future showdown with Ryan.
The Sunday event will also showcase Chris Billam-Smith’s first defense of his WBO title against Polish contender Mateusz Masternak. This matchup is a highly anticipated one, as it follows Billam-Smith’s victory over Lawrence Okolie in May. The event was scheduled for Sunday to accommodate Bournemouth’s Premier League game against Manchester United on Saturday.
Billam-Smith, boasting an impressive record of 18 wins and only one defeat, is the clear favorite against the 36-year-old Masternak, who is making his world title challenge debut after a career spanning 52 fights. Acknowledging Masternak’s resilience and experience, Billam-Smith prepares for a challenging bout, noting that his opponent has never been knocked down in his extensive career.
Masternak (47-5), who faced a single defeat by knockout in 2013, comes from a large family and a small village background, where he learned resilience and determination. Despite doubts, he remains committed to his boxing journey and is ready for the upcoming challenge.
Shalom views this fight as a crucial opportunity for Billam-Smith to cement his position in the world boxing arena. Billam-Smith himself is ready to showcase his best and change the narrative against the seasoned Masternak.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Lauren Price Boxing
Who is Lauren Price?
Lauren Price is a Welsh professional boxer with an undefeated record of 5-0. She is an Olympic champion and competes in the welterweight division. She is known for her impressive skills and is expected to become a world champion in the next 12 months.
What is Lauren Price’s next fight?
Lauren Price’s next fight is against Italy’s Silvia Bortot, scheduled for Sunday, 10 December at the Bournemouth International Centre. This fight is part of her aim to maintain her unbeaten record.
What does Ben Shalom say about Lauren Price?
Ben Shalom, a promoter from Boxxer, believes that Lauren Price has the potential to become a multi-weight world champion. He expects her to make a significant impact in her upcoming fight and sees her stepping up to world level in 2024.
Who else is fighting on the same day as Lauren Price?
On the same day as Lauren Price’s fight, Chris Billam-Smith will defend his WBO title against Poland’s Mateusz Masternak. This event is Billam-Smith’s first defense of the title he won from Lawrence Okolie in May.
What are the future plans for Lauren Price?
Lauren Price aims to fight for major titles in 2024. She is confident in her abilities and is looking forward to potentially facing other champions like Natasha Jonas, Mikaela Mayer, and Sandy Ryan in the future.
More about Lauren Price Boxing
- Lauren Price: Welsh boxer seeks to become multi-weight world champion
- Chris Billam-Smith defends WBO title against Mateusz Masternak
- Boxxer promoter Ben Shalom’s expectations for Lauren Price
- Natasha Jonas to defend IBF title against Mikaela Mayer
2 comments
interesting that they’re having the fight on a sunday coz of a soccer game. gotta make time for both sports!
so, this is like, a big deal in boxing, right? price vs. bortot, billam-smith vs. masternak, gonna be epic!