Lauren Price and Karriss Artingstall: A Knockout Love Story
Anyone paying attention to boxing this year probably heard Lauren Price’s name. She's not just Wales’ first-ever female world boxing champion—she’s also a powerful figure for representation in sports. But her latest headline isn’t about belts or medals. Instead, it’s the news that she’s now engaged to Karriss Artingstall, her long-time partner in both life and the boxing ring.
The couple’s story goes way beyond a fairytale proposal. Price and Artingstall’s journey together started like many modern romances: with a swipe right on Tinder back in 2019. At the time, they were just friends—close friends, in fact. But their bond grew during the 2019 World Championships, where they quietly moved from friendship into a deeper connection. Both of them were already carving out names for themselves in the boxing world, and the growing romance stayed under wraps for a while.
That discretion was probably a smart move, considering the intensity of professional boxing and the challenges of being in the public eye—especially for an LGBTQ+ couple. But after Price clinched gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the two started stepping out together, celebrating ring-side victories and sharing the spotlight. As Price snatched up world titles in multiple categories—WBA, WBC, IBF, IBO and Ring Magazine welterweight—Artingstall was right there, cheering her on and holding her close during post-fight interviews. Their relationship didn’t just survive the glare of sporting fame—it thrived.
Most recently, fans spotted the engagement news across social media. The setting couldn’t have been more fitting: the rolling Welsh landscape, where Price’s own roots run deep. Comments poured in, celebrating not just the engagement, but how unapologetically authentic the pair have been about their love. For many in the LGBTQ+ sports world, their relationship is more than just a good-news story. It’s a sign that times are changing, and that showing up authentically is finally being celebrated in and outside the ring.
Artingstall, herself a respected professional featherweight boxer, brings equal grit and heart to the pairing. Friends and supporters say Price and Artingstall’s dynamic is built on mutual encouragement and fierce loyalty. In sports, it’s not always easy to keep personal and professional life steady—let alone navigate both at such a high level. But they seem to take it in stride, even fiercely guarding their private moments while sharing just enough for their fans to root for them together.
Price’s rise to fame, from an Olympic gold medal at Tokyo to stacking world championship belts, has always been about more than just athletics. She’s talked openly about what it means to carry the flag for Wales and for LGBTQ+ visibility on the global stage. With Artingstall, she’s found someone who not only understands the grind but who shares it—and now, they’re planning the next round of life together, hand in hand.
Together in the Ring and Beyond
The partnership between Price and Artingstall isn’t just about romance—it’s about showing what’s possible when you have someone in your corner. In interviews, Price has described how Artingstall’s support kept her focused through some of the toughest times. They celebrate wins and work through setbacks together. Instead of letting pressure pull them apart, it seems to have welded their bond even tighter.
For others in the LGBTQ+ community, especially in sports where they haven’t always felt welcome, seeing two world-class athletes sharing their story is a breath of fresh air. The impact goes way beyond gold medals and championship belts. Price and Artingstall are showing that authenticity, love, and ambition can all fit in the same ring.
So while wedding plans might still be under wraps, there’s no hiding the pride and excitement around this engagement. If you’re into boxing—or just love a story about two people chasing their dreams and finding happiness along the way—keep your eye on these two. Something tells me they’re just getting started.
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