Sports04 April, 20261 min read
Lauren Price Defeats Stephanie Pineiro, Sets Up Shields Showdown
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Price retained WBA, WBO and WBC welterweight belts with unanimous decision over Pineiro in Cardiff. Suffered a gruesome mouth cut from a fifth-round head clash but persevered.
Price Beats Pineiro
Lauren Price defended her welterweight world titles with a unanimous decision over Stephanie Pineiro. Price overcame a brutal mouth injury sustained in a clash of heads. Judges scored the bout 99-91, 98-92, and 98-92.
The Washington Post noted that Price took a battering. ESPN observed that the scores seemed a bit harsh on Piñeiro. Oz Arab Media described the bout as a hard-fought victory.
Price Calls Out Shields
Price issued an impromptu challenge to Claressa Shields. Shields told Price they could make it happen at middleweight.
Price added a two-fight deal, one in America and one in Wales. Sky Sports framed the challenge as we both need dance partners.
Promoter Plans and Next Steps
Price's promoter described the fight with Shields as a path to number one status. Price had been out of the ring since March 2025 due to broadcasting deals.
The scores seemed harsh on Pineiro, underscoring Price's resilience. Price and Shields emerge from calculated negotiations rather than risky gambles.