Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Britain boxer Lauren Price overjoyed after setting up gold-medal match

By Patrick McPartlin

Published 6th Aug 2021, 12:47 BST

Updated 6th Aug 2021, 13:13 BST

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Lauren Price celebrates victory against Nouchka Fontijn

British boxer Lauren Price will battle for gold on the final day of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics after winning her middleweight semi-final on Friday.

The 27-year-old needed a split decision against Dutch hopeful Nouchka Fontijn to seal passage to the final against Li Qian on Sunday.

Welsh fighter Price was penalised for “excessive holding” in the second round and endured a difficult start as Fontijn kept her at bay in the early stages.