Claressa Shields Plans Heavyweight Title Defense Against Lani Daniels in Detroit

Claressa Shields, the undefeated and undisputed women's heavyweight boxing champion, is set to defend her titles against New Zealand's Lani Daniels on July 26 at Detroit's Little Caesars Arena. Shields, who has made history by becoming the first boxer to hold undisputed titles in three weight divisions and recently unified the heavyweight belts, has a strong local fan base in Detroit, where she has headlined multiple major fights. Daniels, the IBF light heavyweight champion and former IBF heavyweight champion, brings credible opposition with an unbeaten streak in her last nine bouts. The fight marks Shields' third appearance at Little Caesars Arena, a venue that has become significant in her career and women's boxing. Promoter Dmitriy Salita highlighted Shields' role in the growth of women's boxing, noting her pioneering presence in nationally televised main events. Despite some debate over the legitimacy of certain titles and a past procedural issue with a drug test, Shields remains the dominant figure in her division and seeks to continue her reign against a top-tier challenger.