On March 7, 2025, women’s boxing reached another major milestone at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall when Lauren Price unified three major welterweight championships by defeating Natasha Jonas in the main event of a landmark all‑women card. The event marked a rare unification bout and highlighted the rising global prominence of women’s boxing, a sport that has fought for recognition over decades.
Leading into the Clash — The Fighters and Their Journeys
Lauren Price: Olympic Champion and Rapidly Rising Pro
Lauren Price’s ascent to the top of women’s boxing has been built on deep athletic roots. She excelled at a variety of sports, including football and kickboxing, prior to fully committing to boxing. Born June 25, 1994, in Newport, Wales, Price carved out a dominant amateur career highlighted by winning gold at middleweight at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, becoming the first Welsh boxer of any gender to achieve Olympic boxing gold.
Signing with BOXXER, the Welsh southpaw transitioned to the professional ranks in 2022 and quickly established herself as one of the sport’s most technically gifted newcomers.
In May 2023, she won the inaugural British female welterweight title, becoming the first woman to receive the Lonsdale Belt in the division. In May 2024, she scored arguably the biggest win of her early pro career by defeating Jessica McCaskill to claim the WBA and IBO welterweight world titles. The victory cemented her status as Britain’s foremost female boxer.
Natasha Jonas: Veteran Champion and Barrier‑Breaker
Natasha Jonas, born June 18, 1984, in Liverpool, England, is one of British boxing’s most respected figures. Her amateur career was notable as well, including representing Great Britain and winning international medals before turning pro, and she became the first female boxer to represent GB Boxing at the Olympics when she competed as part of the first generation of women to box at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
Turning professional in 2017, Jonas quickly gathered experience and success across multiple divisions. Her style, which included quick footwork and precise combination punching, had already made her one of the sport’s fastest-rising champions. Her career had been marked by perseverance, including a closely contested world title fight with Katie Taylor in 2021, followed by a late-career championship surge. She unified the IBF, WBC, and WBO super welterweight titles in 2022, and she also became the first woman to be named British Boxing Board of Control Boxer of the Year in 2022.
By early 2025, Jonas was a two division world champion, entering the fight against Price holding the WBC and IBF welterweight titles. At 40 years old, she was also one of the sport’s most experienced active champions.
Setting the Stage
The choice of venue amplified the significance of the fight between Price and Jonas. The Royal Albert Hall, better known for concerts, classical performances, and historic cultural events, has hosted boxing only intermittently throughout its long history. On this night it became the backdrop for one of the most prominent women’s boxing events ever staged in Britain. The event was promoted by BOXXER and broadcast by Sky Sports, and featured an all-women fight card that showcased several rising contenders in addition to the main event.
The Fight: Technical Brilliance and Tactical Mastery
The bout at Royal Albert Hall was a 10‑round welterweight world title unification fight. Price entered undefeated as the holder of the WBA, IBO belts, while Jonas brought experience and the IBF and WBC belts.
From the opening round, Price established the rhythm of the fight.
Using the advantages that had defined her amateur success, footwork, hand speed, and a disciplined jab, she circled Jonas and dictated the range. Jonas attempted to close the distance and work in bursts, but Price’s movement and timing repeatedly interrupted those efforts.
Observers noted that Price’s southpaw jab became a central weapon. She used it not only to score but to control the pace, stepping in with quick combinations before pivoting away from return fire.
Over the course of ten rounds, Price consistently out-landed Jonas and maintained control of the center of the ring.
Jonas had moments where she pressed forward, particularly in the middle rounds, but the veteran champion struggled to trap the younger fighter long enough to mount a sustained offense. Each attempt to turn the bout into a close-range battle was met with Price’s quick moves and counter shots.
By the later rounds the pattern was clear: Price’s speed and footwork were defining the fight. When the final bell sounded, the judges delivered a unanimous decision in favor of Price.
Post‑Fight Thoughts: Respect and Legacy
Even in defeat, Jonas earned praise for her career and determination. After the fight, in a ringside interview, Jonas praised Price and acknowledged her speed, saying “She was just too fast”. She also thanked her supporters and family who had traveled from Liverpool. Her gracious reflection spoke to her stature in the sport and the respect shared between competitors.
Price, too, paid homage to Jonas’s legacy after the bout: “I respect her and what she’s done, not just for women’s boxing but for boxing. She’s a true legend and it’s been an honor to share the ring with her.” She also reaffirmed her goal of pursuing undisputed status, “I honestly believe I can become undisputed”. Price added that she hoped to continue building a legacy in the sport.
Women’s Boxing
Women’s boxing has experienced steady growth since its Olympic debut in 2012. Fighters such as Claressa Shields, Katie Taylor, and Amanda Serrano have helped push the sport into larger venues and television audiences. The Price vs Jonas fight card was part of that trajectory.
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