Cardiff, Wales – Legendary Welsh folk singer Dafydd Iwan will deliver a powerful live performance of his iconic anthem ‘Yma O Hyd’ as Lauren Price makes her highly anticipated walk to the ring this Saturday, April 4 at the Utilita Arena in Cardiff.
Welsh boxing star Lauren Price can continue her meteoric rise as she defends her WBC, WBA, IBF, IBO & Ring Magazine World Welterweight Titles against unbeaten mandatory challenger Stephanie Pineiro, with all the action broadcast live and exclusive on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.
Price will have a nation behind her as she takes on the dangerous Puerto Rican in front of a capacity crowd in the Welsh capital. Having adopted ‘Yma O Hyd’ as her walk out song, the Olympic Gold Medallist and Unified World Champion will now be accompanied to the ring by a live rendition of Dafydd Iwan’s famous track, creating an unforgettable moment for fans in attendance.
Photography – Gavin Joseph
Dafydd Iwan is one of Wales’ most influential folk singers and cultural figures, known for his decades-long contribution to Welsh music and language. His song ‘Yma o Hyd’ has experienced a resurgence in recent years, becoming a unifying anthem across generations.
Price’s world title defence tops a stacked night of boxing in the Welsh capital. Rhys Edwards leads an action-packed undercard as he takes on Gully Powar for the British Featherweight crown. Kane Shepherd and Teo Alin clash for the Celtic Super Featherweight Championship, and Lewys Parfitt and Morgan McIntosh battle for the Welsh Welterweight Title.
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