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Claressa Shields successfully defended her undisputed heavyweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Lani Daniels at Little Caesars Arena, showcasing her skill and resilience, and expressing interest in future big fights including Laila Ali and Mikaela Mayer.
Claressa Shields defends her undisputed women's heavyweight title against Lani Daniels at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, with the fight starting at 8 p.m. ET on DAZN, featuring Shields's historic achievements and Daniels's winning streak.
Claressa Shields defeated Lani Daniels by unanimous decision in Detroit, maintaining her unbeaten record in a highly competitive fight, with the event featuring multiple bouts on DAZN including Shields' title defense.
The article provides details on how to watch the upcoming boxing match between Claressa Shields and Lani Daniels, including the fight time, full fight card, streaming options on DAZN for $60, and tips on using a VPN to access the fight in regions where DAZN isn't available.
Claressa Shields is fighting Lani Daniels at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on July 26, with the event streamed on DAZN, featuring Shields's first title defense and a series of undercard fights.
Claressa Shields, the top pound-for-pound female boxer, has signed a multiyear deal with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) to compete in MMA starting in 2024. Shields aims to become the first athlete to hold championships in both boxing and MMA simultaneously. After going 1-1 in her previous MMA appearances, Shields returned to boxing and defended her middleweight titles three times. The PFL has been actively signing traditional and nontraditional talent, and talks are underway for a potential merger with or acquisition of Bellator MMA.
Claressa Shields retains her undisputed middleweight championship title by defeating Maricela Cornejo in a 10-round main event at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Shields, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, won by unanimous decision and was praised by Cornejo as the "greatest woman of all time." The event was a huge success, outselling Shields' last fight and generating at least 2.5 times the amount of money at the live gate. Shields is now weighing her career options, including a return to MMA and fighting in Africa, T-Mobile Arena, Madison Square Garden, and the UK.
Claressa Shields retains her undefeated, undisputed middleweight champion title after a one-sided win over Maricela Cornejo in Detroit's Little Caesars Arena. Shields dominated the fight, landing massive punches every round, while Cornejo absorbed the many power punches Shields threw throughout the fight but very rarely landed her own. Shields left her options open for her next opponent but said she will travel to Great Britain next month to attend the undisputed super middleweight title fight between champion Franchon Crews-Dezurn and challenger Savannah Marshall.
Claressa Shields dominates Maricela Cornejo in a middleweight bout, winning by unanimous decision with a shutout score of 100-90. Shields landed punches at will, including sharp right hands and left hooks, overwhelming Cornejo throughout the fight. Despite Cornejo's solid chin, she took a lot of punishment from Shields. The undisputed champ remains undefeated and continues to dominate the middleweight division.
Claressa Shields dominates Maricela Cornejo in a middleweight bout, winning by unanimous decision with a shutout score of 100-90. Shields landed punches at will, including sharp right hands and left hooks, overwhelming Cornejo throughout the fight. Despite Cornejo's solid chin, she took a lot of punishment from Shields.
Claressa Shields, the two-time Olympic gold medalist and three-division champion boxer, has no regrets about her MMA experiment and is in talks with PFL for a future fight. Shields, who is considered the No. 1 pound-for-pound female boxer in the world, made her MMA debut in 2021 and won one fight and lost one. She said that she wants to learn more about MMA, wrestling, jiu-jitsu, and kickboxing to have a better chance of winning in the future. Shields is scheduled to defend her boxing titles against Maricela Cornejo on Saturday.
Claressa Shields doubts Hanna Gabriels' excuse for failing PED tests and won't consider rescheduling their rematch. Gabriels' promoter claimed that the banned substance clostebol was a component in a medication she applied to her dog's surgically repaired stomach. Shields questions the validity of the excuse and wonders if Gabriels used performance-enhancers during their first fight. Shields beat Gabriels in 2018 and has no intention of giving her another chance. Shields will defend her IBF, WBA, WBC, and WBO middleweight titles against Maricela Cornejo.
Hanna Gabriels' promoter, Lou DiBella, claimed that a medication she applied to her dog caused her to test positive for a banned substance, clostebol, resulting in her removal from her middleweight championship rematch with Claressa Shields. Shields will now defend her IBF, WBA, WBC, and WBO 160-pound championships against Maricela Cornejo. Gabriels last fought in April 2021, and her promoter hopes to revisit the rematch in the future once she proves her innocence.
Claressa Shields will now face Maricela Cornejo on June 3 at Little Caesars Arena after her original opponent, Hanna Gabriels, was removed from the card due to a failed drug test. Cornejo, ranked No. 3 by ESPN among contenders in the 160-pound division, has won three straight fights and has a record of 16-5 with six knockouts. Shields, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and women's middleweight champion, is undefeated in 13 fights.