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Lauren Price vs Jessica McCaskill LIVE RESULTS: Main event on NOW, Hughie Fury wins by KO on undercard – latest updates


LAUREN PRICE takes on Jessica McCaskill tonight and is looking to win her first world title.

On the undercard, brother of world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury Hughie knocked out Patrick Korte in the second round.

  • Start time: 7pm BST
  • Stream/TV: Sky Sports Arena/Main Event
  • Whales of a time

    World champion No14 for the small British nation but No1 female.

    “The atmosphere got me here tonight,” Price says.

    “This is just the start, I want to keep coming back here for big nights and leave a legacy.

    “Jessica loves a war and came at me from round one, it was a tough fight but I enjoyed myself and I’ll only get better.”

  • Price is right

    All three judges called it 98-92!

    Price wins a technical decision and is crowned WBA queen.

  • Fight over!

    The ringside doc checks the grotesque lump on McCaskill’s eye and stops the contest.

    Because it was a round five head clash we go to the cards where Price will easily win.

    Waiting on the numbers to confirm Britain has a new world champion.

  • Price vs McCaskill R8

    The doctor checks the nasty wound over McCaskill’s eye and says it’s safe for her to continue.

    Price is coasting now, landing at will.

    McCasklill is not big or bad enough to bully the Welsh wonder.

  • Price vs McCaskill R7

    Referee Michael Alexander calls the ladies together after another rough clinch and rabbit punches.

    But Price will win a technical match-up too easily so the rough stuff is all McCaskill can do.

    The American champ is yet to win a round, it’s a one-sided spar so far, just a very scrappy one.

  • Price vs McCaskill R6

    Price’s southpaw jabs are definitely targeting McCaskill’s painful growth.

    A few check right hooks also clip the American on the bruised button.

    McCaskill’s corner tell her to try to let Price walk in and counter.

    But that’s dismal advice and Price would love that sort of opportunity.

  • Price vs McCaskill R5

    Team McCaskill had to swab a cut on her left ear in the break, it won’t affect her foght but it’s another unwanted problem.

    There’s a nasty welt growing out of McCaskill’s left eye now too.

    It’s horrible.

    A fleshy lump growing out of her eyebrow that the ref and doctor will monitor.

  • Price vs McCaskill R4

    The American bundles in again, misses like a raging bull and gets a clip around the ear.

    Price is in matador mode now, tagging her rival when she can and staying well clear of danger.

    McCaskill needs a Plan B ASAP.

  • Price vs McCaskill R3

    Everytime Price lands, McCaskill launches a rugby tackle.

    Price gets pinned up against the ropes but always has the champ in a headlock.

    McCaskill is always getting tagged but she celebrates the end of the third like a win.

  • Price vs McCaskill R2

    McCaskill tries to roughhouse the former Cardiff cabbie but she is not afraid of a row.

    Price keeps finding a home for her long backhand.

    McCaskill is already looking short on ideas after two.

  • Price vs McCaskill R1

    The Brit is taller and looks more imposing, the leftie will not be bullied.

    We are only getting two minute rounds but Price’s rapid white gloves nick the opener.

    McCaskill was supposed to be the more physical fighter but Price stood firm and deflected a couple of wild shows.

  • Price vs McCaskill R1

    The anthems for Wales and USA done.

    Lauren Price is in the ring to challenge WBA welterweight Jessica McCaskill for her belt.

    Can the 2020 Olympic queen add another title to her record?

    Or will she turned back in her first big leap but the experienced American?

  • Edwards wins UD

    After 12 intruiging rounds that swung at times, Welsh Edwards gets the nod from the judges.

    It was scored 98-92, 99-92 and 99-11.

    A long back for Ward but a springboard for the winner.

  • Edwards vs TPW 10

    All over!

    Edwards fizzes out a few straight shot.

    Neither man wants to risk a stoppage,

    Looks like Edwards win is imminent.

  • Edwards vs TPW R9

    Edwards lands to level-shifting jabs but Wards eat them without problem.

    Ward slashes and jabs but he lackes a decent amount of power so is always banking on points.

    Edwards now doing the exact suff that should impress the judges.

  • Edwards vs TPW R8

    Tight fight now, featherwright legend Steve Robinson reckons Ward is edging it now.

    The former world champ tells Lauren Price to use her home advatange later get to a two-round headstart.

    Robinson looks in immaculate nicj.

  • Edwards vs TPW R7

    Left-hook-right-hand from Ward lands but does not buzz Edwards.

    The Welshman is flagging while the County Durham man looks happy in hell.

    The fight is beginning to even up in the second half.

  • Edwards vs TPW R6

    Wards engine and pressure style could still save his skin as Edwards looks like wilting.

    But then Edwards nods his head with approval and slugs back

    Edwards’ team get him back to the corner and tell their man to “breath, breath, breath.”

  • Edwards vs TPW R5

    Left-hook-right-hand combinatiom makes TPW stagger back as Edwards makes a perfect start.

    Ward will not stop marching foward but he’s always meeting an Edwards dig.

    It’s been a very one-sided start, the Welshman is cruising.

  • Edwards vs TPW R4

    Good one-two from Ward, a looping right hand lands but Edwards is solid.

    And the Welshman lands two right hands that gets his corner roaring.

    Wards starts well but Edwards punches his way back into the contest and might have nicked another round.

  • Edwards vs TPW R3

    Ward is trying all the right technical things, switching levels and counter punching.

    But he is a nanosecond too slow for Edwards.

    Ward is good, but Edwards just looks far better and could be 3-0 up.

  • Edwards vs TPW R2

    Ward not afraid of the front foot and throwing his hands.

    But Edwards is younger and quicker and even has a more tasty tan.

    A more even round – after Edwards’ smart opener – but the Edwards jab remains the difference after two.

  • Edwards vs TPW R1

    Stiff eye-catching jabs from Edwards but nothing that hurts TPW.

    Ward wants to trade closer up, in the pocket.

    But tanned Edwards has the longer limbs to keep scoring while out of range.

  • Rys Edwards vs Thomas Patick Ward R1

    Fatherweight action now with two low-key lads looking to land a title shot.

    Edwards is at home in Cardiff but TPW is more seasoned with a record of 34-1-1.

    Only five KOs in all of those wins though, so 15-0 Edwards knows he’s not in danger of a stoppage.

  • Furry form

    Hughie says: “I just wanted to get the rounds in. I wanted to turn into my shots and get more practice in under the lights.

    “Three years out is a long time so, if I could fight every week, I would do.

    “I am never afraid to fight anyone but I just need activity. I love to fight and I will fight any one, any place, any where.”


Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk


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