Lauren Guaranteed World Champs Bronze At Least After Seeing Off Polish Rival

Lauren Price is guaranteed to add another medal to her growing collection after another stunning display at the World Boxing Championships in India.

The Newport fighter beat Poland’s Elzbieta Wojcki on a split decision in her 75kg quarter-final at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi.

It means Price is certain to win at least the bronze medal at the championships where she is competing for GB.

Commonwealth champion Price after her gold in Australia. Pic: Getty Images.

And that would add to the historic Commonwealth games gold and European Championships bronze she has already posted away this year.

Former footballer Price gave up her successful career on the pitch to pursue her dreams in the ring which will surely lead to Tokyo 2020 and the next Olympic Games.

And having been inspired by the likes of Nicola Adams and Ireland’s Katie Taylor, the 24-year-old could then turn professional.

 

“Maybe I will go ‘pro’ one day, but right now the main dream is to go to the next Olympics,” Price told The Times of India.

“Boxing is a massive sport and there are thousands of people paying to watch the likes of Katie in action. We might not be as fast and strong as the boys, but we are just as talented and skilful as we showed in the 2012 and 2016 Olympics.”