Lauren Price to Defend WBA Title December 14

Lauren Price, the WBA welterweight champion, will defend her title for the first time against unbeaten Colombian contender Bexcy Mateus on December 14 in Liverpool. Price, who has yet to lose a round in her professional career, became Wales’ first female world champion after defeating Jessica McCaskill earlier this year. The fight is part of a card featuring Natasha Jonas, who will unify the IBF and WBC titles against Ivana Habazin, and if both Price and Jonas win, it could lead to an all-British unification bout in 2025. Price expressed her excitement for the match and her determination to prove she is the best in the division. Mateus, ranked No. 5 by the WBA and known for her knockout power, will be stepping outside Colombia for the first time as she aims to upset Price. This event marks a significant moment for women's boxing, with three world champions on the card.