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Lauren Price defeats Stephanie Piñeiro by unanimous decision, paving the way for a potential showdown with Claressa Shields. The world welterweight champion, now 10-0 with 2 KOs, endures a severe mouth injury but powers through to secure the victory. Price, 31, battles a gruesome cut gum and a later eye cut, yet maintains her composure, winning 98-92, 98-92, and 99-91 on the scorecards.
Piñeiro, now 10-1 with 3 KOs, fights valiantly, pressing forward but unable to secure enough points. Price, an Olympic gold medalist from 2021, successfully defends her WBC, WBA, and IBF titles in front of her home crowd at Utilita Arena Cardiff.
Post-fight, Price and Shields, the pound-for-pound No. 1 at 18-0 with 3 KOs, meet face-to-face. Price expresses eagerness for the matchup, emphasizing her desire to fight the best. Shields confirms she’s ready to compete at 160 pounds, calling the potential fight one of the biggest in women’s boxing.
Both fighters, undefeated and hungry, hint at a historic clash. Price’s training in Sheffield sharpens her skills, while Shields stands ready to dominate. The boxing world watches closely as the potential bout looms.
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