Natasha Jonas, a veteran boxer with a record of triumphs, faces off against undefeated champion Lauren Price in a highly anticipated welterweight showdown. Jonas, unfazed by the pressure, embraces the underdog role and aims to make history on International Women's Day.
Natasha Jonas is embracing her underdog status as she gears up to confront rival welterweight champion Lauren Price at the Royal Albert Hall in March. Despite predictions favoring the Welsh fighter to emerge victorious in London on March 7th, the 40-year-old Jonas remains unfazed. 'The pressure isn't on me. Lauren's the champion who's never lost a round. The Olympic gold medalist,' Jonas remarked. 'There is a lot of pressure on her to come and do what she says she can do.
Being an underdog suits me. I've been here before. It's not something that's new. I always come out shining.'The two adversaries converged at a news conference at London's Dorchester hotel for the first time since their fight was announced, offering glimpses into their anticipation. Despite facing off before and after the press conference, which was punctuated by two interruptions from Jonas' coach Joe Gallagher's ringing phone, the tension during their initial staredown was notably subdued.In response to Jonas' assertion about the pressure on Price, the champion, known for being accustomed to expectations after her Olympic triumph, stated, 'I will admit Tasha is my toughest test, but I believe she will bring another level of my game out and I rise again.' Nicknamed 'Miss GB,' Jonas holds the distinction of being the first female boxer to represent Great Britain at the Olympic Games, achieving this feat in 2012. Over the past three years, Jonas has secured five world titles across two weight divisions, boasting an impressive record of 16 wins, two losses, and one draw. 'I love being the first,' Jonas expressed, regarding the potential to end Price's undefeated streak. 'The first is something that nobody can take away. I've been here before, and you've got to be careful what you wish for.' Jonas' clash with Price will take place on International Women's Day, and the undercard will showcase an entirely female lineup of boxers. WBC lightweight champion Caroline Dubois will be featured, alongside Olympian Cindy Ngamba making her debut, and world title challenger Raven Chapman facing Karriss Artingstall at featherweight. Artingstall and Chapman share a history dating back to their amateur days, with the former defeating her rival on points in 2018
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