Natasha Jonas and Lauren Price faced off at the final press conference leading up to their highly anticipated world championship unification bout at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall. Scheduled to take place on Friday, the match will determine the IBF, WBC, and WBA welterweight world titles, with the action broadcast live on Sky Sports.
Jonas, already a two-weight unified world champion holding the IBF and WBC belts, made her intentions clear to Price, asserting her confidence in her experience, accuracy, timing, and boxing IQ as the keys to victory. Despite being considered the underdog, Jonas expressed her belief in upsetting the odds and emerging victorious against Price.
In a candid moment, Jonas revealed, “I’m not trying to put pressure on myself. When we get in the ring, it’s just me versus Lauren. None of the other noise matters, and the best woman will win.” She added a personal touch, sharing, “There’s a little bit more behind this one. There’s a little bit I want to prove to myself right.”
Price, an Olympic gold medallist and the current WBA welterweight world champion, exuded confidence in her own right, proclaiming that she would be “too quick, too good, too young” for Jonas. With only eight professional fights under her belt, Price remained unwavering in her belief that she would emerge victorious on fight night.
As the tension mounted, Jonas’ trainer Joe Gallagher injected a touch of humor into the proceedings, stating, “I can’t wait till after the fight when we can say we were too old, too slow, and too good.” Gallagher emphasized the importance of Jonas’ experience in the ring, highlighting that it would be a crucial factor in securing victory.
On the other side, Rob McCracken, Price’s trainer, acknowledged the challenge ahead for his fighter, recognizing Jonas as the toughest opponent Price has faced professionally. McCracken emphasized the significance of challenging oneself as a professional athlete, underscoring Price’s ambition, drive, and belief in her ability to triumph.
With both fighters and their trainers exuding confidence and determination, the stage is set for an electrifying showdown at the Royal Albert Hall. The clash between Natasha Jonas and Lauren Price promises to be a night to remember, with boxing fans eagerly anticipating the moment when the two formidable athletes step into the ring to vie for welterweight supremacy.
For those unable to attend the event in person, the action will be broadcast live on Sky Sports on Friday, March 7. Get ready to witness a battle of skill, strategy, and sheer determination as Jonas and Price go head-to-head in a quest for boxing glory.
