
Women’s boxing will witness an fight epic night on Saturday, April 4, 2026, when local idol and current face of Welsh pugilism, Lauren Price, defends her elite status against the dangerous Puerto Rican challenger Stephanie Piñeiro Aquino. Cardiff’s premier venue will host the stage where both warriors compete for the World Welterweight Championship.
Lauren Price, Olympic gold medalist and the pride of Wales, returns home to consolidate her professional legacy. Known and renowned for her technical speed, surgical mobility, and a ring intelligence that few can match, Price seeks to prove she is the undisputed queen of the 147-pound division before her fervent fans.
However, the challenge will not be easy. Hailing from the “Island of Enchantment,” Stephanie Piñeiro Aquino arrives as a fighter who combines the classic Puerto Rican technical school with physical power that has silenced entire arenas. Piñeiro Aquino travels to the UK with the firm intention of snatching the crown from the Celtic favorite and bringing a new world title back to Puerto Rico.
This bout is more than just a title defense; it is a collision between two of the division’s best athletes that will define the course of the Welterweight category on a global scale.
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