Fighter hopes to emulate Joe Calzaghe ahead of world title fight

Calzaghe was the longest-reigning champion at 168lbs, and her opponent is a step up in quality compared to the fighters she took on in the earlier stages of her career.

McCaskill is a two-weight champion, and been undisputed at welterweight as well as having unified the super lightweight WBA and WBC straps.

The pair fight in Cardiff on May 11 (live on Peacock in the US), and it is a chance for 29-year-old Price to become the first Welsh women’s world champion if she wins.

"When I first turned professional, I turned as Olympic champion and everyone expected me to move fast. Six fights and when you look at those six fights I feel like I've enjoyed myself in there but I haven't really been tested," Price told Sky Sports.

"I haven't really got out of first gear. I've won every round quite comfortably so for me now it's going to be my seventh professional fight but I want to be involved in these big fights.

"I've got complete respect for Jess McCaskill, she's a legit champion. It's not as if I'm going in there boxing for a vacant title. She's been there, worn the t-shirt and I've got complete respect for that. I know it's my toughest test to date but I believe in myself."

Discussing Calzaghe, she said: "For me to follow in the footsteps of Joe Calzaghe, he's a complete legend and that's what I want to do, I want to become a Welsh legend. I want to bring big nights back to Wales and it's a little bit of added pressure because you're coming out in front of your own fans which is something I have yet to experience but I've had pressure my entire career.

"I've dealt with pressure and I'm sure I'll come through with flying colours when I come out in front of my own fans and soaking it all up. I haven't boxed at home in about 10 years so it's going to mean the world to me."

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