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Forbes
11 hours ago
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- Forbes
Claressa Shields Vs. Lani Daniels Fight: Odds, Predictions And Picks
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JULY 27: Claressa Shields poses for the crowd during her ring walk before her ... More WBC WBO lightweight championship fight at Little Caesars Arena on July 27, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by) Claressa Shields, the undefeated and undisputed women's heavyweight boxing champion, steps into the ring for the second time in 2025 on Saturday, July 26 when she puts her titles on the line against Lani Daniels. Shields vs. Daniels serves as the main event of the DAZN boxing card from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Claressa Shields Vs. Lani Daniels Betting Odds And Line Movement Claressa Shields is a massive -10000 betting favorite over Lani Daniels, who is listed as the +1800 betting underdog heading into the undisputed women's heavyweight title fight. Claressa Shields Vs. Lani Daniels FLINT, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 02: Claressa Shields arrives for her undisputed heavyweight title bout ... More against Danielle Perkins on February 02, 2025 at Dort Financial Center in Flint, Michigan. (Photo by) Shields (16-0-0) is the most decorated women's boxer in history. A two-time Olympic gold medal winner, the 30-year-old from Flint Michigan, turned pro in November 2016. In her fourthpro fight, Shields earned the WBC and IBF super middleweight belts with a TKO win over Nikki Adler. Two fights after that, Shields won the vacant WBA and inaugural IBF middleweight titles with a decision victory over Hanna Gabriels. She added the WBC middleweight crown in November 2018 with a decision over Hannah Rankin. Then, in her ninth pro fight, Shields picked up the WBO middleweight belt with a 2019 decision over Christina Hammer. With that victory, Shields became the undisputed middleweight champ. In January 2020, Shields moved down to junior middleweight to face Ivana Habazin for the vacant WBC and WBO titles in that weight division. Shields won that contest via unanimous decision. Then, in March 2021, Shields became the undisputed junior middleweight champ when she defeated Marie-Eve Dicaire via unanimous decision. Shields then defended her middleweight titles three times between February 2022 and June 2023. In July 2024, Shields moved up in weight to face Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse. Shields won that fight by second-round TKO to become the WBC and WBF heavyweight champ. She was also named the WBO light heavyweight titleholder. In her most recent outing, Shields went 10 rounds with Danielle Perkins to become the undisputed heavyweight champ. ESPN has Shields ranked as the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in women's boxing. Daniels is the No. 1 ranked women's light heavyweight according to ESPN. The 37-year-old New Zealander turned pro in 2017. In her first attempt to win the WBO light heavyweight title, Daniels fell short, falling to Geovana Peres by decision in 2019. That matchup was a rematch of a 2018 scrap, which Peres won by split decision. Those losses remain the only blemishes on Daniels's record. In May 2023, Daniels earned the vacant IBF heavyweight belt with a unanimous decision over Alrie Meleisea. She has defended that belt once before dropping to light heavyweight, where she won the vacant IBF light heavyweight crown with a majority decision over Desley Robinson. Daniels defended her light heavyweight title in September 2024, beating Bolatito Oluwole by unanimous decision. Daniels has never fought outside of New Zealand. Claressa Shields Tags 3 Legends In Latest Callout Claressa Shields Vs. Lani Daniels Tale Of The Tape Claressa Shields Record: 16-0 with three knockouts Age: 30 Height: 5'8" Reach: 68" Stance: Orthodox Lani Daniels Record: 11-2-2 with one knockout Age: 37 Height: 5'6.5" Reach: 67" Stance: Orthodox Claressa Shields Vs. Lani Daniels Breakdown Lani Daniels is not an opponent that Claressa Shields can take lightly or overlook, but she is someone who is not on the same level as Shields. Daniels has been a champion at light heavyweight and heavyweight, but she is smaller and slower than Shields. Daniels might have experience against opponents who are bigger than her, but she has not stepped into the ring against a foe as talented as Shields. Daniels's trainer, John Conway, has implied that his fighter plans to make the fight an ugly brawl against Shields, which frankly, might be her best bet to win. Despite her unbeaten record and skill set, Shields only has three knockout wins in her career and two of those victories came in her first four pro fights. If Daniels does give a brawling approach to the Shields fight early, she can always adopt a more technical approach as the bout wears on if that style is not helping her on the scorecards. The gap is skills is pronounced in this matchup, and the betting pick is a Shields win via decision. Claressa Shields Vs. Lani Daniels Full Fight Card Claressa Shields Vs. Lani Daniels Main Event Claressa Shields (16-0) vs. Lani Daniels (11-2-2): 10 rounds, for Shields' undisputed heavyweight championship Claressa Shields Vs. Lani Daniels Undercard (DAZN) Samantha Worthington (11-0-0) vs. Victoire Piteau (14-2-0): 10 rounds, for the vacant WBA women's junior welterweight interim title Caroline Veyre (9-1) vs. Licia Boudersa (24-3-2): 10 rounds, featherweight Pryce Taylor (8-0-0) vs. Robert Simms (12-4-1): Eight rounds, heavyweight Tony Harrison (29-4-1) vs. Edward Ulloa Diaz: 10 rounds, middleweight Claressa Shields Vs. Lani Daniels Undercard (YouTube) Leon Lawson III (17-1-0) vs. Ryan Wilczak (11-1-0): Eight rounds, middleweight Da'Velle Smith (12-0-0) vs. Martez McGregor (9-8-0): Eight rounds, super middleweight Cameran Pankey (11-1-0) vs. Dominique Griffin (6-9-2): Six rounds, featherweight Jaquan McElroy (2-0-0) vs. Joshua Flores (5-6-0): Four rounds, middleweight Claressa Shields On Lani Daniels Fight DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JULY 27: Claressa Shields poses for the crowd during her ring walk before her ... More WBC WBO lightweight championship fight at Little Caesars Arena on July 27, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by) 'I am so excited to be defending my Undisputed Heavyweight World Championship in Detroit at Little Caesars Arena,' said Shields. 'My fights continue to get bigger and better. My opponent, Lani from New Zealand is coming to bring all the smoke, or so she says! This fight will be a sellout of 19,000 so get your tickets and be there to witness herstory on July 26 with the GWOAT.' Lani Daniels on Claressa Shields Fight 'To be the best you have to fight the best. I te pō pouri rawa, ka ara te marama, ā, ka kitea te pono,' said Daniels in her native Māori. 'On the darkest nights the full moon will rise and the truth will be revealed." Claressa Shields Vs. Lani Daniels Fight Card Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025 Claressa Shields Vs. Lani Daniels Fight Card Time: 8:00 p.m. ET Claressa Shields Vs. Lani Daniels Fight Card Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan Claressa Shields Vs. Lani Daniels Fight Card How to Watch Or Stream: DAZN Claressa Shields Vs. Lani Daniels Fight Card Streaming Cost: $29.99 per month $19.99 per month for a one-year subscription $224.99 for 12-months access (pay in full up front) DAZN is currently having a (limited time) 30 percent off sale on two of its offerings: $13.99 per month for a one-year subscription $157.49 for 12-months access (pay in full up front) We will have more on the Claressa Shields Vs. Lani Daniels fight as fight night nears.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gift beyond boxing serves Claressa Shields well as G.W.O.A.T.
Claressa Shields says she has a gift beyond boxing. 'Attention has always just kind of came to me,'' Shields told USA TODAY Sports. ' I can go and hide in the corner and people would still find a way to (approach her). People gravitate toward me and it's been that way my entire life.'' On Saturday, July 29, Shields is expected to fight in front of a sellout crowd of 19,000 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, according to Dmitriy Salita, promoter of the 11-fight card with Shields putting her undisputed heavyweight title against Lani Daniels in the main event. It would be the biggest crowd she's fought in front of – and, according to Salita, she has become more than a boxing superstar. He said hip hop icon Rick Ross will be walking her to the ring. 'The Fire Inside,'' a movie about Shields' life and boxing career, was released in December. 'She grew up in Flint, Michigan, which is one of the most challenged places in the United States, and has now reached the pinnacle of sports and reaching the pinnacle of being a celebrity,'' Salita said. 'And I believe that women and men and folks from around communities can connect to it and get inspired by it. And she definitely talks the talk, but she walks the walk faster than she talks the talk.'' Boxing news: Boxing star Claressa Shields joins The Pivot Podcast and shares plans to start a family Walking the walk: Shields, a two-time Olympic gold medal, has won world titles in five divisions and is 16-0 with three knockouts. In 2023, she also became the first woman to win the ESPN award for Best Boxer. Talking the talk: That's recently included comments directed at Laila Ali. Later this week, Shields, the star of Salita Promotions, recently addressed whether they might one day be rivals with Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), co-founded by Jake Paul. MVP partnered with Netflix on an all-women's card held in front of sellout crowd of 19,729 on July 11 at Madison Square Garden. 'Hey, they got all those good girls on the roster,'' Shields said of MVP, 'but they don't have the greatest and that's a problem for them.'' Of course, Shields was referring to herself, the self-described G.W.O.A.T. (Greatest Woman Of All-Time). 'I wish them well, but at the end of the day, I've always been a one-woman army and looks like I'm winning the war so far.'' This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Claressa Shields reveals gift beyond boxing prior to fight
USA Today
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Gift beyond boxing serves Claressa Shields well as G.W.O.A.T.
Claressa Shields says she has a gift beyond boxing. 'Attention has always just kind of came to me,'' Shields told USA TODAY Sports. ' I can go and hide in the corner and people would still find a way to (approach her). People gravitate toward me and it's been that way my entire life.'' On Saturday, July 29, Shields is expected to fight in front of a sellout crowd of 19,000 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, according to Dmitriy Salita, promoter of the 11-fight card with Shields putting her undisputed heavyweight title against Lani Daniels in the main event. It would be the biggest crowd she's fought in front of – and, according to Salita, she has become more than a boxing superstar. He said hip hop icon Rick Ross will be walking her to the ring. 'The Fire Inside,'' a movie about Shields' life and boxing career, was released in December. 'She grew up in Flint, Michigan, which is one of the most challenged places in the United States, and has now reached the pinnacle of sports and reaching the pinnacle of being a celebrity,'' Salita said. 'And I believe that women and men and folks from around communities can connect to it and get inspired by it. And she definitely talks the talk, but she walks the walk faster than she talks the talk.'' Boxing news: Boxing star Claressa Shields joins The Pivot Podcast and shares plans to start a family Walking the walk: Shields, a two-time Olympic gold medal, has won world titles in five divisions and is 16-0 with three knockouts. In 2023, she also became the first woman to win the ESPN award for Best Boxer. Talking the talk: That's recently included comments directed at Laila Ali. Later this week, Shields, the star of Salita Promotions, recently addressed whether they might one day be rivals with Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), co-founded by Jake Paul. MVP partnered with Netflix on an all-women's card held in front of sellout crowd of 19,729 on July 11 at Madison Square Garden. 'Hey, they got all those good girls on the roster,'' Shields said of MVP, 'but they don't have the greatest and that's a problem for them.'' Of course, Shields was referring to herself, the self-described G.W.O.A.T. (Greatest Woman Of All-Time). 'I wish them well, but at the end of the day, I've always been a one-woman army and looks like I'm winning the war so far.''
USA Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Boxing star Claressa Shields joins The Pivot Podcast and shares plans to start a family
World champion Claressa Shields joined The Pivot Podcast ahead of her highly anticipated fight against Lani Daniels in Michigan on Saturday, July 26, where she discussed her future outside of boxing. The Pivot Podcast, hosted by former NFL players Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder, and Fred Taylor, featured a discussion with boxing star Shields. During the episode, she announced her plans to start a family with her partner, rapper Papoose, next year. She explained that one of the main reasons for this decision is her desire to be present for her children rather than waiting until later in her career to start a family. Although she plans to take time off to have a child, she intends to return to the ring to continue her boxing career at some point. "I don't want to wait till I'm, you know, 40, 43, whatever, after my career, to have my kids," Shields said on The Pivot Podcast. "I want to be able to run at the park with my kids and stuff like that. I don't want to be too old.' Shields currently boasts an undefeated record of 16 wins and 0 losses, including three knockouts. As she prepares for her second fight of 2025, following her victory over Danielle Perkins in February, Shields attributes her success to her clean lifestyle. She believes this not only benefits her career but also aligns with her future plans of starting a family. "I don't drink, I don't smoke—I think that'll also help me too when I'm going through this whole body and life changing stuff or, you know, whatever, next year,' Shields said. Boxing News: Claressa Shields-Laila Ali feud escalates: What champ had to say How to watch Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels fight Claressa Shields will face Lani Daniels on Saturday, July 26 at the Little Caesar Arena in Detroit. Watch Shields vs Daniels with DAZN
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Claressa Shields-Laila Ali feud escalates: What champ had to say
Claressa Shields is putting her undisputed heavyweight title on the line against Lani Daniels Saturday, July 26, but a piece of her mind is occupied by someone else. Laila Ali. Shields and her team have said they put $15 million in escrow for Ali — provided she agrees to fight Shields. Four days since they made the offer, Ali has yet to respond, according to Shields. 'Do you want to entertain a fight or do you not?'' Shields said, referring to Muhammad Ali's daughter. 'And I think that she should let me and the public know because the public is very, very interested. ... "Honestly, a fight with me and Laila Ali would be one of the biggest fights in women's boxing. I think we should do it for the culture. We should do it for the boxing culture. We should do it for so many to prove who is the best.'' On second thought... "I don't need to prove to the world that I'm better than Laila,'' Shields said. "I think everyone knows that." Ali did not respond to requests for comment left by USA TODAY Sports by email and voicemail and text message on a phone number listed in her name. Shields, 30, also suggested Ali, 47, should not be considered too old to fight. 'I see people complaining and saying her age and everything,'' Shields said. 'But Laila has been constantly picking at me, constantly talking trash about me for the past, I don't know, six, seven years. And she always talks about how she can come out of retirement and the reason she hasn't come out of retirement (is) because nobody's good enough, the bag isn't good enough.'' Raising the stakes Shields and her team raised the stakes July 18 when, in a video published by TMZ, they said they had put $15 million in escrow for Ali. Ali, the eighth of Muhammad Ali's nine children, was 24-0 with 21 knockouts during a pro boxing career that spanned from 1999 to 2007. Shields, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, is 16-0 with 3 KOs as a pro. Does Shields think Ali will take the fight? 'Listen, I have no idea,'' she replied, "but I know I can be 60 and if one of these young girls come calling me out when they got $15 million, I'm stepping out. I'm stepping up and I'm going to get the money. Especially if I'm in good shape and I'm helping and I believe that I can still fight. I'm definitely going to do it.'' Shields indicated that Ali's disrespect for her is one reason she wants to fight. 'When you said I didn't have skills, I didn't have power, that I can't keep you off of me, that I'm not skilled enough, I'm not good enough,'' Shields said. 'I just want to get inside the ring with her to show her I am a hundred times better than you, even though I'm smaller than you. Because Laila is bigger than me, but size do not win fights. 'Hopefully by beating her I earn her respect and she can put up a good fight and she can earn mine because she don't got mine either.''
