Liverpool’s Natasha Jonas discussed her upcoming fight with Lauren Price in ‘The Gloves are Off’.
Jonas, 40, and Lauren Price, 30, are to contest in a world-title unification bout on Friday March 7 at the Royal Albert Hall.
Bragging rights and world ranking are at stake as both boxers are top in the welterweight division under different boxing organisations.
In November 2024 Jonas retained her IBF welterweight title after a split-decision victory over Mikaela Mayer in Liverpool.
Here's what you need to know ahead of Natasha Jonas vs Lauren Price.
When is Natasha Jonas vs Lauren Price?
- Date: Friday 7 March
- Time: The main card is due to start at 7pm GMT (11am PT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET), with ring walks for the main event expected at around 9.30pm GMT (1.30pm PT / 3.30pm CT / 4.30pm ET).
What has been said?
Jonas said: “She’s definitely my level, I think she’s a great fighter, I just think I’m better.”
“She hasn’t lost a round, she hasn’t been uncomfortable, she hasn’t fought anyone of any of that level.
“I think to say that she could beat me or Mayer or Sandy is a bit far fetched.”
“I actually took out the positives and I had to rebuild myself from the ground up and I think that’s made me a better fighter now”
“Because I was winning I didn’t correct them.
“When you lose you have to back away and work on it and work on all the things you were doing from the beginning.
“I did that and here I am now with 4 or 5 world titles.”
"Lauren Price has a lot of hype around her but I believe this fight is going to be a step too far for her. I've been in big fights, I've fought world champions and Olympic medallists, but she's never faced anyone like me as a pro.
"She keeps on saying these things. But you're putting pressure on yourself to back it up."
Price said: “It’s fair enough saying outside that Mayer is her toughest opponent but when I’m in front of them, I start to faint, I start to move, I use my speed, then it’s a different ball game.”
“I’m excited to show how good I am, I believe another level of me is going to come out.
“I believe I’ll win this fight, its big, I’m proud to be apart of it and I’ll be walking away the winner.”
"When I turned professional after becoming Olympic champion, I wanted to create greatness. This fight, a big all-British unification clash, Wales vs England with three world titles on the line, will help cement my legacy and show that I am No 1 in the division.
"I believe I'm too young, too quick and too good for Natasha Jonas and I will be bringing the belts back home to Wales with me."
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