Jessica McCaskill moves from one challenge to another as the WBA and Ring welterweight champion defends her belts against Lauren Price on May 11.
McCaskill (12-3-1) faces a mandatory challenger for the first time since fighting Sandy Ryan to a controversial draw. That was to determine the unified welterweight champion. The 39-year-old was previously the undisputed champion at 147 and held super lightweight gold in the past.
On a 1-1-1 run in her last three fights, “CasKILLA” looks to hold onto her two belts and eventually return to undisputed status.
The fight is in Price’s (6-0) backyard in Cardiff. While the -275 betting favorite per Bet MGM. McCaskill is not an easy challenge. The 29-year-old will have all eyes on her in Cardiff International Arena, which holds 5,000 people. Price is ready to show what she can do at the world level.
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“I suppose there’s a different element to it because of the size of the fight, but it’s more exciting than anything else because this is what I wanted since I turned pro – with three titles on the line and boxing in front of my fans,” Price told BBC Wales via Boxing Scene.
On the undercard, local fighters look to become top contenders while a member of the Fury family returns to action.
Jessica McCaskill vs. Lauren Price undercard
Here’s a breakdown of the entire action on the McCaskill vs. Price card.
Rhys Edwards vs. Thomas Patrick Ward
- Division/Weight: Featherweight
- Rhys Edwards record: 15-0
- Ward record: 34-1-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
Rhys Edwards faces Thomas Patrick Ward in a featherweight clash.
Edwards (15-0) has won all but four fights via points. The Penygraig-born fighter competes for the first time since November.
Ward (34-1-1) turned pro in 2017 after winning gold at the European under-17s championships. The 29-year-old won British and European super bantamweight gold and had his unbeaten streak snapped against former world title contender Otabek Kholmatov in March 2023.
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Kane Shepherd vs. Ishmael Ellis
- Division/Weight: Super Featherweight
- Shepherd record: 4-0
- Ellis record: 14-8
- Belts at stake: N/A
Also on the card is Kane Shepherd vs Ishmael Ellis.
Shepherd (4-0) is a ten-time ABA Welsh champion with one win via knockout. The 26-year-old from Cardiff competes in his fourth home fight since turning pro.
Ellis (14-8) is on a four-fight losing streak. He has been knocked out in two straight contests, while he has no wins via the power punch.
Hughie Fury vs. Patrick Korte
- Division/Weight: Heavyweight
- Fury record: 27-3
- Korte record: 21-3-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
Hughie Fury is back in action against Patrick Korte.
Fury (27-3) is the cousin of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. The 2012 Youth World Championships gold medalist lost against Joseph Parker in 2017 for the WBO heavyweight title, his only crack at gold. The 29-year-old is on a four-fight win streak, his last contest being in April, which ended a three-year fight hiatus.
Korte (21-3-1) competes outside Germany for the second time. The 40-year-old is on a two-fight win streak and is 3-2 in his last five contests.
Lewis Edmondson vs. Joel McIntyre
- Division/Weight: Light Heavyweight
- Edmondson record: 8-0
- McIntyre record: 20-8
- Belts at stake: N/A
Lewis Edmondson faces Joel McIntyre early in the day.
Edmondson (8-0) competes for the first time in 2024. "The Saint" is looking for a quick win to focus on a potential fight against an enigma in Ben Whittaker.
McIntyre (20-8) is a two-time English light heavyweight champion. "El Toro" is on a four-fight losing streak, his last win in July 2022.
When is Jessica McCaskill vs. Lauren Price?
Jessica McCaskill vs. Lauren Price is on May 11. The main card starts at 6 p.m. local time, or 1 p.m. ET, with the main event scheduled for around 10:15 p.m. local time, or 5:15 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, May 11 | 1 p.m. ET | 5:15 p.m. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, May 11 | 10 a.m. PT | 2:15 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Saturday, May 11 | 6 p.m. GMT | 10:15 p.m. GMT |
| Australia | Monday, May 12 | 4 a.m. AEDT | 8:15 a.m. AEST |
How to watch Jessica McCaskill vs. Lauren Price
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
| USA | — | Peacock |
| Canada | — | TBA |
| UK and Ireland | Sky Sports | — |
| Australia | — | TBA |
The fight will air on Sky Sports in the U.K. and Peacock in the U.S.
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Jessica McCaskill vs. Lauren Price price: How much does the event cost?
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