‘Every Fight I’ve Had Has Put Me up Levels’: Jessica McCaskill Talks Experience Ahead of Lauren Price World Title Bout

Jessica McCaskill (12-3-1, 5 KOs), the former undisputed world champion returns to the ring following her draw against Sandy Ryan to defend her IBO and WBA welterweight titles against 2020 Olympic gold medallist Lauren Price (6-0, 1 KO) at the Cardiff International Arena live on Sky Sports in the UK and Peacock in the U.S. The American has spoken to Sky Sports and expressed her confidence ahead of the upcoming bout.

Jessica McCaskill Expresses Confidence Ahead of Lauren Price Fight

Jessica McCaskill vs. Lauren Price

McCaskill returns to the ring for the first time since her split draw against Sandy Ryan, with Price eager to dethrone the current champion and become Wales’ first women’s world champion: “I don’t know a lot about her and what she’s done. I saw her fight Kirstie Bavington but that’s it. That’s not uncommon though I’m from the States, it’s like two different worlds,” McCaskill told Sky Sports.

She continued: “Every fight I’ve had has put me up levels. That should put me above Lauren Price because she’s only had a small amount of pro fights.”

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Chicago’s McCaskill spoke about strategies: “Lauren is smart enough not to do certain things and make herself available in certain situations. The plan will be [about] getting to that point where I can land a clean punch.” He continued: “I saw a lot of mistakes from her opponents [where I’m] asking why did you do this? And then I can’t watch anymore. We want to make sure we are smart. Cut off the ring properly.”

“The fight could be me chasing her down or me fighting her hold. We’ve seen especially in the female fights there’s this game of hit and hold. European fighters will hold,” said McCaskill.

Experience Is the Key

While speaking to Sky Sports, the American world champion spoke on her experience as being the key: “I don’t rely on one specific thing. I see particular manoeuvres from her. I’m not sure if she’s got that level of boxing maturity yet but we will see.” She continued: “I want to put on a great show. You guys have amazing boxing fans.”

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It also appears McCaskill has identified another British fighter she would like to face in the future: “Natasha (Jonas) and I have had conversations. We would love to fight Natasha. She has a lot of fans and is coming to the end of her career but definitely deserves more title fights before she’s done,” McCaskill said.

“I know Jonas to be technical and have experience. She’s definitely the prize at the end of the rainbow that I’m looking for.”