Claressa Shields Defends Undisputed Heavyweight Title Against Lani Daniels in Detroit

Claressa Shields, the undefeated and undisputed women’s heavyweight boxing champion, will defend her titles against Lani Daniels at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on July 26. Shields, who has been dominant across multiple weight classes and recently became the undisputed heavyweight champ, returns to the ring after being cleared of a suspension related to a positive marijuana test. The fight will stream live on DAZN, available in over 200 countries, with Shields heavily favored in betting odds. Daniels, the IBF light heavyweight champion, poses a credible challenge with an 11-2-2 record and experience as a former IBF heavyweight titleholder. The event also features a notable undercard bout between Samantha Worthington and Victoire Piteau for the vacant WBA women's junior welterweight interim title, highlighting the competitiveness of women’s boxing divisions. Shields has also recently stirred attention by challenging former boxing great Laila Ali, sparking ongoing debate about the greatest female boxer of all time.