Jonas vs Price: Women’s Boxing in the UK – A Turning Point?
- For the first time in its history, the Royal Albert Hall hosted a women's boxing main event Friday, drawing roughly 4,000 fans.
- The all-female card, a day before International Women's Day, was seen as a potential springboard for the sport in Britain.
- Hannah Rankin, a former world champion, believes women's boxing failed to capitalize on the excitement generated by the savannah Marshall versus Claressa Shields fight in October 2022.
The Royal Albert Hall witnessed a landmark event: Lauren Price’s victory over Natasha Jonas in a historic night for women’s boxing. This headline bout, along with Caroline Dubois’s win and Karriss Artingstall’s British title, signals a potential turning point. But can this momentum last? Experts are asking whether the initial excitement will fade, similar to the aftermath of the Marshall vs. shields fight. The article dives into the challenges of maintaining visibility in the UK boxing scene, including the impact of events in Saudi Arabia.Find out more in this crucial examination from News Directory 3 of the future of women’s boxing as it navigates the landscape of professional sports. Discover what’s next for the sport, and how upcoming opportunities can help it reach a wider audience.
Women’s Boxing Takes Center Stage at Royal Albert hall
Updated June 8, 2025
For the first time in its history, the Royal Albert Hall hosted a women’s boxing main event Friday, drawing roughly 4,000 fans. Lauren Price triumphed over Natasha Jonas in a historic night that also saw Caroline Dubois defeat Bo Mi Re Shin.Karriss Artingstall also claimed the British featherweight title against Raven Chapman, showcasing the growing talent pool in women’s boxing.
The all-female card, a day before International Women’s Day, was seen as a potential springboard for the sport in Britain. However, some worry about sustaining the momentum.
Hannah Rankin, a former world champion, believes women’s boxing failed to capitalize on the excitement generated by the savannah Marshall versus Claressa Shields fight in October 2022.
“There was a real chance there but when big-time boxing moved to Saudi Arabia, it slowed down the progression and whole trajectory of women’s boxing,” rankin said.
while Saudi Arabia continues to host prominent men’s boxing matches, women’s boxing has largely been sidelined.
What’s next
The upcoming Katie Taylor versus Amanda Serrano trilogy in New York, set to air on Netflix in June, offers a chance to boost the sport’s global profile.The challenge remains: How can women’s boxing consistently command center stage in the United Kingdom and beyond?