đ„ It’s official. Team GB stars Natasha Jonas and Lauren Price go toe-to-toe on Friday 7 March in an eagerly anticipated world title unification bout at the iconic Royal Albert Hall in central London. Read on for a preview and the latest ticket information.
Two of the biggest stars in British women’s boxing are set to fight for the title of unified welterweight champion. It promised to be a night to remember at one of London’s most famous venues. Jonas v Price tickets are on sale now.
‘UNSTOPPABLE’ – TOP OF THE BILL
Natasha Jonas has enjoyed an illustrious career since she became the first female boxer to compete for GB boxing at the London 2012 Olympics. Jonas took on Irish legend Katie Taylor in the quarter-finals at Excel London. Taylor prevailed in an enthralling fight where the decibel levels were famously off the chart. The two then met in the professional ranks in 2021 when Taylor (then the unified lightweight champion) narrowly beat Jonas again in another thriller.Â
Jonas would not be denied in her search for glory in the professional ranks. She became the super-welterweight world champion in 2022. The same year as Jonas was named the British Boxing Board of Control’s British Boxer of the Year, the first women to hold that accolade.
Fast forward two years and Jonas is now the holder the IBF and WBC welterweight belts following her victory over Ivana Habazin at the Exhibition Centre in Liverpool in December. Also fighting that night was a certain Lauren Price. The highly regarded Welsh boxer retained her WBA welterweight title against the Colombian Bexcy Mateus.
Wales’ Price is a gold medallist from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics where she topped the podium in the middleweight category. She then turned professional and won the WBA and Ring welterweight titles defeating Jessica McCaskill at Cardiff International Arena last March. And after Price’s successful aforesaid defence in Liverpool, all eyes are now on her meeting with British rival Jonas.
It’s all set for a historic night of all-women’s world championship boxing at the Royal Albert Hall. May the best woman win!
JONAS v PRICE TICKETS, TIMINGS & TRAVEL
Jonas v Price tickets are on sale via the ‘Get Tickets’ link.
đ Doors open at 5.30pm.
đ„ Show starts at 6.15pm.
Main event (Jonas v Price ) ring walk at circa 10pm.
đđ Travel tips: The Royal Albert Hall is accessible by public transport, bicycle or taxi. For arrival by car, taxi, minibus or Dial-a-Ride, the most convenient set-down point is at Door 8, which is by the buildingâs south entrance. Find out more from the Royal Albert Hall travel guide.
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