I recently sparred with Emma Kozin last November when she was preparing.
Recently she has become a little more positive and talkative.
I think the decisive secret weapon is the support of her partner, Caris Artingstall. When you’re losing weight or going through a hard session, having a partner who’s going through the same thing can be invaluable.
It’s almost like an advantage. Boxing can be very lonely. We can see that their relationship must be a real support for Lauren.
Her sparring is a bit like that of Claressa Shields. She has skills that she has cultivated over many years, a top amateur pedigree, and an amazing focus. When you look at truly talented people, what matters is technique and training.
Lauren adapts very quickly. She might fight one style in one round and another style in the next round.
It’s the same as Claressa, you don’t need to do anything.
I think Price has the skills and mindset to follow a player like Claressa.
But this would be a true breakout fight for her.
This fight brings even more attention to her. She is the main event.
It’s a big chance for her to show off her skills in front of the nation and win a world title. But MacAskill is no easy task.
She defeated the strongest Cecilia Blakes. She has to beat a woman to become a woman, and MacAskill has done it twice.
She won every title in that division. She is not an easy fighter to deal with, and is very troublesome.