Lauren Price - Boxing
Name: Lauren Price
Born: Newport, Wales
School: Heolddu Comprehensive School
Club(s): Pontypool ABC, Cardiff City FC, Devils Martial Arts
Weight Class: Middleweight
Stance: Southpaw
Other Sports: Football, Netball, Kickboxing, Taekwondo
Olympic Experience: Debut
Medals: Commonwealth Games (Gold 2018, Bronze 2014), World Championships (Gold 2019, Bronze 2018), European Games (Gold 2019) European Amateur Boxing Championships ( Bronze 2011, 2016 and 2018)
Other Honours: Wales Football (52 caps), Wales Football U-19 Captain
World Champion middleweight boxer Lauren Price will get her first taste of the Olympic Games this summer. The current World Number 1 in her division, Lauren already has Commonwealth, World and European Gold medals under her belt so firmly has her sights on completing the set at Tokyo 2020.
One thing you didn’t know about Lauren Price
A sporting all-rounder, Lauren has represented Wales at international level in football, amassing 52 caps and captaining her nation at Under 19’s. Lauren says her kickboxing helped her in her football career, being able to generate more power through the ball with her kicking. And again, she attributes the footwork skills in football to helping her with her boxing movement. Lauren even tried taekwondo but having to refrain from using her hands, it wasn’t for her.
What club did Lauren start boxing at?
Lauren boxes for Pontypool ABC under the tutorship and guidance of club coach, Lyndon James.
Who inspired Lauren to take up boxing?
London 2012 was an Olympics that inspired a lot of athletes and Lauren was one of them. Nicola Adams and Ireland’s, Katie Taylor are her main inspirations. Especially Katie, who also juggled boxing with representing her nation in football.
What dates will Lauren be competing at Tokyo 2020?
Sunday, July 25 - 04:18 (BST) - Round of 32
Wedneday, July 28 - 03:30 - 04:18 - Round of 16
Saturday, July 31 - 05:06 - 05:24/11:06 - 11:24 - Quarter-Finals
Friday, August 6 - 06:00 - 06:15 - Semi-Finals
Sunday, August 8 - 06:45 - Final