LONDON (AP) — Undefeated Lauren Price showcased her exceptional speed as she comfortably defeated veteran Natasha Jonas in their world welterweight title unification bout at the Royal Albert Hall on Friday. Hailing from Wales, Price, the slight favorite, delivered a commanding performance to secure a unanimous decision victory over Jonas, claiming the WBC and IBF belts in addition to her IBO title. The 2021 Olympic champion extended her perfect record to 9-0, while Jonas, who had been on a seven-win streak following a loss to Katie Taylor in 2021, faced a clear defeat in the clash of the southpaws. Despite being 10 years older than Price at 40, Jonas struggled to land significant punches and suffered only her third loss in 20 bouts. Meanwhile, England’s Caroline Dubois successfully defended her WBC lightweight championship with a majority decision win, overcoming a late surge from South Korea’s Bo Mi Re Shin, who endured heavy punishment earlier in the bout.
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