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Price prepares for Kotaskova bout, rules out Shields showdown

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 5:59 PM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Price prepares for Kotaskova bout, rules out Shields showdown

Summary

Lauren Price is set to defend her unified WBA, WBC, and IBF welterweight titles against Michaela Kotaskova in Cardiff on 20 November. Price, an Olympic gold medallist, has chosen to focus on this match, overruling the possibility of facing Claressa Shields. She expressed that negotiations for a bout with Shields fell through due to unsatisfactory terms and emphasized her desire to fight in both America and Wales. Price is looking ahead to a significant fight in early 2027, although it will not be Shields. Upcoming opponents could include Mikaela Mayer, who still holds the WBO welterweight belt.

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Key Details

•Price fights Kotaskova in Cardiff on 20 November.
•Negotiations for Shields fight broke down due to financial disagreements.
•Price plans to return for a big fight in early 2027.
•Potential future bout with Mikaela Mayer discussed.

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5:59 PMBBC Sport — Price rules out Shields but hints at big showdown

What they're saying

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Lauren Price will fight Michaela Kotaskova in Cardiff in November with "exciting" plans for early 2027, but rules out facing American star Claressa Shields.
— BBC Sport

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