Boxing fans are in for a treat as Jessica McCaskill is set to defend her WBA welterweight title against Lauren Price on May 11 in Cardiff, Wales. The highly anticipated fight will take place at the Utilita Arena and will be streamed live on Peacock in the USA.
McCaskill, a two-division champion hailing from Chicago, Illinois, boasts an impressive record of 12-3-1 with 5 knockouts. She secured the WBC junior welterweight belt in 2018 and later added the WBA welterweight title in 2019. McCaskill further solidified her status by becoming the undisputed welterweight champion by defeating Cecilia Braekhus.
In a recent bout, McCaskill moved down in weight to challenge undisputed junior welterweight champion Chantelle Cameron, where she lost via unanimous decision. Her last fight in September ended in a split draw against Sandy Ryan.
On the other side of the ring, Lauren Price, with a record of 6-0 and 1 knockout, is the first boxer from Wales to win an Olympic medal. The Newport native turned professional in 2022 and has been making waves in the boxing world with notable victories, including a decision win over former title challenger Silvia Bortot.
Price, excited to fight in front of her hometown crowd, acknowledges the challenge ahead as she faces the experienced and formidable champion, Jessica McCaskill. She is determined to bring the world titles back to Wales and is confident in her abilities to secure victory.
The winner of this upcoming showdown will be in a prime position to unify titles with IBF champion Natasha Jonas, also under the Boxxer promotion. Additionally, Sandy Ryan holds the WBO title in the welterweight division, setting the stage for potential future matchups and unification bouts.
