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Venue: Utilita Arena (Cardiff International Arena), Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
12-round world title bout – Welterweight (147 lbs / 66.7 kg limit)
WBA, WBC, IBF, IBO & The Ring Female Welterweight Titles on the line (Price defending)
Fighter Records and Background
Lauren Price (Wales, 9-0, 2 KOs, southpaw, age 31) is the unified and undisputed-aspiring welterweight champion. The Olympic gold medalist (2020 Tokyo) turned pro in 2022 and has quickly climbed to the top of the 147-lb division with elite boxing IQ, disciplined footwork, and clean combinations. She unified the WBA, WBC, and IBF titles with a dominant UD over Natasha Jonas in March 2025 and is fighting in her hometown for the second time in her career.
Stephanie Pineiro Aquino (Puerto Rico, 10-0, 3 KOs, southpaw, age 35) is the unbeaten WBA Interim welterweight champion and mandatory challenger. “The Medicine” is a pressure fighter who throws straight shots and likes to push the pace early. She has built her record with solid domestic wins in Puerto Rico but steps up massively in class against a world champion on foreign soil.
Recent Form
Price (last 5 fights: 5-0, 2 KOs):
Mar. 7/25, 2025 – UD 10 Natasha Jonas (Royal Albert Hall – unified WBA/WBC/IBF titles)
Dec. 14, 2024 – TKO 3 Bexcy Mateus (Liverpool)
May 11, 2024 – TD-UD 9 Jessica McCaskill (Cardiff – won major titles)
Dec. 10, 2023 – PTS 8 Silvia Bortot (Bournemouth)
Earlier 2023 debut win
Price has looked composed and technically superior in title fights, mixing slick boxing with occasional power.
Aquino (last 5 fights: 5-0, 1 KO):
Nov. 22/25, 2025 – UD 10 Anahi Ester Sanchez (Bayamon – retained WBA Interim)
Sep. 12, 2025 – TKO 2 Marie Pier Houle (Bayamon – won WBA Interim)
Dec. 7, 2024 – UD 8 Kalindra Faria (San Juan)
Earlier 2024/2023 wins over solid regional opposition
Aquino has been dominant at domestic/interim level but faces her toughest test yet against elite competition.
Injury Report
No reported injuries for either fighter. Both have completed full training camps without setbacks and are expected to weigh in at the 147 lb welterweight limit on April 3. Price and Aquino are medically cleared and at full strength.
Fighter Matchups / Styles
Southpaw vs. Southpaw: Rare same-stance clash. Price’s superior footwork, ring generalship, and Olympic pedigree should allow her to control distance and angles. Aquino will look to use her length (5’9″ listed) and straight shots to pressure and close the gap.
Power & Output: Price (22% KO rate) relies on volume and precision; Aquino (30% KO rate) brings forward aggression and can hurt opponents if she lands clean early.
Experience & Age: Price has higher-quality opposition and championship rounds experience. Aquino (35) is battle-tested but unproven at this world-title level on the road.
Home Advantage: Utilita Arena will be electric for Price – Welsh pride and a sold-out crowd could sway close rounds and add extra motivation.
This is a classic “technician champion vs. aggressive challenger” matchup. Expect Price to box smartly behind the jab while Aquino tries to make it physical early.
Fight History
This is the first meeting between the two. No prior amateur or professional history.
FIGHT ODDS
Stephanie Pineiro Aquino + 900
Lauren Price – 2000
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 3, 2026
