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Lauren Price before her victory over Jessica McCaskill in 2024
Lauren Price’s fights will be shown on free-to-air television after a deal was struck between BBC Sport and promotional firm Boxxer.
Price, from Ystrad Mynach, signed her first professional contract in 2022 with Boxxer, and remains unbeaten since.
The deal will see boxing matches, including selected undercard fights, as well as features and behind-the-scenes content, aired on television and BBC iPlayer.
Alex Kay-Jelski, director of BBC Sport, said: “Bringing professional boxing back to primetime BBC television, free-to-air, and to our extensive digital platforms is an exciting moment for us and for boxing fans.
“Boxing is a sport that we know deeply resonates with younger audiences and this deal with Boxxer enables us to showcase the next generation of British fighters – delivering top-tier national boxing moments to all audiences, wherever and however they want it.”
Ben Shalom, founder and CEO of Boxxer, said: “Partnering with the BBC to deliver big-time British boxing on Saturday night TV is a historic moment.
“We’re proud to bring the most entertaining British fighters to the biggest possible audience. This huge platform will give our fights the exposure they deserve and helps us take the sport to huge new audiences.”
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