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Other SportsLauren Price beats Jessica McCaskill to win historic first world title

Lauren Price beats Jessica McCaskill to win historic first world title

Lauren Price became Wales’ first female world champion boxer after overcoming Jessica McCaskill in Cardiff on Saturday night.

A dominant display in front of a roaring home crowd at the Ultilita Arena saw Price claim the victory via a unanimous points decision after an accidental head clash in the ninth round meant McCaskill was unable to continue.

Price, a one-time taxi driver who claimed Olympic Gold at Japan 2020, is now unified IBO, WBA and Ring Magazine welterweight world champion.

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“This has got to be up there with winning a gold medal,” Price said.

“Jessica McCaskill is a credit to the sport, but this was my night..

“It took me a couple of rounds to find my rhythm, it was a tough fight… but I enjoyed myself in there tonight.

“I am only going to get better. I am still learning.”

After becoming the 14th Welsh boxing champion, Smith set her sights on becoming a figurhead for the sport in her nation.

She added: “I want to build a legacy and create greatness. This is just the start.

“You see what Katie Taylor did for Ireland, I want to do the same for Wales.

“I’d love to sell out the Principality Stadium, that’s the dream.”

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