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Lauren Price MBE has the chance to make history this weekend and become Wales’ first female world champion.

Price, from Ystrad Mynach, fights USA’s Jessica McCaskill at Cardiff’s Utilita Arena on Saturday May 11 – and has vowed to “put on a show”.

Undefeated since turning pro with Boxxer in 2022, Price will challenge two-weight world champion McCaskill for the WBA, IBO, and World Welterweight titles when the pair meet in the capital.

Price, 29, said: “I’ve been overwhelmed by the amount of support I’ve received; it’s blown me out the park.

“I can’t thank the Welsh fans enough, there’s going to be some noise in there on Saturday night and I can’t wait to put on a show.

“I’m going to take my time on the ring walk, enjoy myself, soak it all in but when I get in that ring it’s game on and time for business.”

Since turning professional, Price is yet to lose a round in six fights, but McCaskill, 39, poses her toughest test yet.

The St Louis-born boxer said: “The Welsh fans aren’t supporting me, but they’ve welcomed me with open arms and just want to see a great fight on Saturday night like everybody else.

“I want to build fans everywhere I go. The excitement comes from stepping into my opponent’s back yard. I want to hear the crowd go wild and that will get me through the fight.”

Ben Shalom, CEO and founder of Boxxer, hailed McCaskill as a “pioneer of women’s boxing”.

He said: “This is her 11th world title fight. It’s a special moment for her as well.

“Why now for Lauren? She’s broken records since she started her sporting career, she’s done it in her boxing career.

“It’s her seventh fight. Yes, it’s early, and she’s taking on McCaskill who’s never lost in this weight division.

“This is a huge test for Lauren Price in Cardiff. To have this much support and an occasion like this was an opportunity we couldn’t turn down. Breaking records, forging legacy. That’s what this fight is all about.

“There are no full gone conclusions. It really could go either way.”

Amongst those in the fight’s undercard is 26-year-old Kyran Jones, from Tir y Berth, who takes on Newport’s Lewis Howell.

Price v McCaskill will be aired on Sky Sports and for free on BBC Wales.

• Visit boxxer.com to buy tickets for Price’s fight with McCaskill for the Unified WBA, IBO, and Ring Magazine World Titles on Saturday May 11.