Lauren Price: The welterweight world champion says she will fight in Cardiff in April

Price had said following her victory over Jonas that she expected to become the undisputed champion by the end of the year.

She was present in Las Vegas as Michaela Mayer defeated Britain’s Sandy Ryan for the second time to defend her WBO American welterweight title.

However, despite hopes that the Boxxer-promoted fighter would be back in the ring by August, it now appears she will face a 13-month gap between fights.

Price, who has not lost in nine fights since becoming a professional, said, “I returned to competition and had a great week of training. I am ready to step up and give a good show to my fans.”

“Everything has been signed off, and I can finally move on to focus on training, leaving no stone unturned to be ready for April 4.”

There has been no official announcement of a show at the 7,500-capacity Utilita Arena, but the British Boxing Board of Control has posted notice of a bout between Welshman Rhys Edwards and Birmingham’s Gulraj Powar for the vacant featherweight title in Cardiff on Saturday 4 April.

The fight will be promoted by Ben Shalom, founder and CEO of Boxxer.

Price, who also won gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and played international football for Wales, has always said being Welsh is a key part of her success.

“I want the big fights, I want the momentum and I love fighting in Wales,” she added.

“In talks, I was offered the Albert Hall again, it’s a great venue, but I want to fight in Wales with up and coming Welsh talent.

“The dream is to sell out stadiums and follow the likes of Joe Calzaghe, and that starts with boxing at home.”