Lauren Price looking ahead to wedding after victory over Stephanie Pineiro
Lauren Price secured a hard-fought victory in Cardiff, retaining her world welterweight titles, but the bloody encounter has left her hoping her wedding plans for next month remain on track. Price decisively defeated Stephanie Pineiro over 10 pulsating rounds, with judges scoring the contest 98-92 and 99-91, ensuring the WBA, WBC, and IBF belts stayed in Wales. However, Price sustained a significant cut to her mouth from the fifth round, leaving her visibly bloodied and prompting nervous glances among her fans.
Despite the injury, she hopes partner Carlie Jones will still marry her on May 30. Price attended a brief post-fight press conference before heading to a nearby hospital for a check-up. Lauren Price kept hold of her three world title belts after a unanimous points victory over Stephanie Pineiro (Nick Potts/PA) “I think it looks a lot worse than it is if I’m honest,” said Price, 31, after taking her unblemished professional record to double figures.
“It’s a little cut in my mouth, but (trainer) Rob McCracken kept me calm and collected. “Hopefully my partner’s still going to marry me in May. ” 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏 🏆 After a masterful performance @LLPrice94 retains her belts in a memorable night in Cardiff 🔝👏 Watch LIVE on BBC Two 📺 #PricePineiro | Now | BBC Two | Utilita Arena Cardiff pic.
twitter. com/D31MwKb9XQ — BOXXER (@boxxer) April 4, 2026 Although the cuts and bruises might not have disappeared before her hen night next Saturday, Price will venture out in Cardiff still on top of the world after producing another measured display in difficult circumstances. Pineiro was emboldened by Price’s blood-splattered face and vest, but the Puerto Rican was unable to bridge the gap in class as her own unbeaten record fell.
Price said: “I knew it was going to be tough, I’ve been out of the ring for a year and it was a mandatory defence as well. “She’s probably second best in the division well and a tough girl. “But I showed another level in there in toughness in front of the home fans.