Live results: Claressa Shields defeats Lani Daniels to retain title – Video

Claressa Shields defends her undisputed heavyweight title against Lani Daniels, live from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

Claressa Shields defends her undisputed heavyweight title against Lani Daniels on Saturday, July 26. The pair battle it out in the main event, live from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. The bout is scheduled for 10 rounds.

Shields (16-0, 3 KOs) of Flint, MI makes her first championship defense. The unbeaten 30-year-old defeated Danielle Perkins in February to win the undisputed title in her third weight class.

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Daniels (11-2-2, 1 KO) of New Zealand held the IBF titles at light heavyweight and heavyweight. The 37-year-old looks to collect all major belts at heavyweight.

On the Shields vs Daniels undercard, Detroit’s former champion Tony Harrison (29-4-1, 21 KOs) returns against Dominican Edward Ulloa Diaz (15-6, 12 KOs) at middleweight. Pryce Taylor (8-0, 6 KOs) of Brooklyn, NY and Robert Simms (12-4-1, 3 KOs) of Saginaw, MI clash at heavyweight.

Samantha Worthington (23-8, 13 KOs) of Lexington, KY meets France’s Victoire Piteau (14-2, 2 KOs) for the WBA interim super lightweight title. French-born Canadian Olympian Caroline Veyre (9-1) and Licia Boudersa (23-3-2, 4 KOs) of France square off in a WBC featherweight title eliminator.

Shields vs Daniels results

Get Shields vs Daniels full fight card results below.

Main card

  • Claressa Shields def. Lani Daniels by unanimous decision (99-91, 99-91, 100-90) | See photos
  • Tony Harrison def. Edward Ulloa Diaz by unanimous decision (96-93, 98-91, 97-92)
  • Pryce Taylor def. Robert Simms by unanimous decision (80-72, 80-72, 80-72)
  • Samantha Worthington def. Victoire Piteau by majority decision (99-91, 95-95, 96-94)
  • Caroline Veyre def. Licia Boudersa by unanimous decision (99-91, 98-92, 99-91)

Prelims

  • Leon Lawson III def. Ryan Wilczak by TKO (R4, 1:46)
  • Da’Velle Smith def. Martez McGregor by unanimous decision (80-71, 80-71, 79-72)
  • Cameran Pankey def. Dominique Griffin by unanimous decision (59-55, 60-54, 59-55)
  • Jaquan McElroy def. Joshua Flores by unanimous decision (40-35, 40-35, 40-35)
  • Kahmel Makled def. Devario Hauser by TKO (R3, 2:03)
  • Sardius Simmons def. Demetrius Banks by unanimous decision (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)

Shields vs Daniels live blog

Video: Shields vs Daniels full card highlights

The Shields vs Daniels full card highlights hit the stream, featuring five bouts on Saturday night from Detroit, MI. A separate full fight video highlight of Claressa Shields vs Lani Daniels is also streaming – watch the video.

Photos: Shields defeats Daniels to retain title

The photos from the event, including Claressa Shields vs Lani Daniels, as well as the undercard action, have been published – See the photos.

Claressa Shields and Lani Daniels during their bout at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit
Claressa Shields and Lani Daniels during their bout at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, on July 26, 2025 | Stephanie Trapp/Salita Promotions

Video: Claressa Shields post-fight interview

This is what Claressa Shields had to say after her victory over Lani Daniels.

Claressa Shields defeats Lani Daniels by decision to retain title

Claressa Shields (17-0, 3 KOs) of Flint, MI defeats New Zealand’s Lani Daniels (11-3-2, 1 KO) by unanimous decision to retain her undisputed heavyweight title. The judges scored the fight 99-91, 99-91, and 100-90.

Claressa Shields ring walk with Rick Ross

Claressa Shields makes her ring walk at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI.

Main event time: Claressa Shields vs Lani Daniels

It’s time for the main event, featuring Claressa Shields against Lani Daniels. The contest is scheduled for 10 rounds.

30-year-old three-division undisputed champion Shields (16-0, 3 KOs) of Flint, MI makes the first defense of her undisputed heavyweight title. 37-year-old Daniels (11-2-2, 1 KO) of New Zealand is the current IBF light heavyweight champion, who also previously held the IBF heavyweight belt.

Claressa Shields during the weigh-in ahead of her bout against Lani Daniels in Detroit, MI
Claressa Shields during the weigh-in on July 25, 2025 ahead of her bout against Lani Daniels at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI | Stephanie Trapp/Salita Promotions

Tony Harrison defeats Edward Ulloa Diaz by decision in ring return

Former super welterweight champion Tony Harrison (30-4-1, 21 KOs) of Detroit makes a successful ring return, defeating Dominican Edward Ulloa Diaz (15-7, 12 KOs) by unanimous decision at middleweight. On his way to victory, Harrison suffered a knockdown from a right hand at the end of the ninth round. After 10 rounds, the scores were 96-93, 98-91, and 97-92.

Edward Diaz drops Tony Harrison in ninth round

At the end of the ninth round, Edward Diaz drops Tony Harrison with a right hand. Harrison gets back up on his feet and is saved by the bell.

Claressa Shields is up next

It’s almost time for Claressa Shields to make her ring walk.

Co-main event: Tony Harrison vs Edward Ulloa Diaz

The co-main event is up next, featuring former super welterweight champion Tony Harrison (29-4-1, 21 KOs) of Detroit against Dominican Edward Ulloa Diaz (15-6, 12 KOs). The bout is scheduled for 10 rounds at middleweight.

Harrison hasn’t fought in over two years, since he was stopped by Tim Tszyu in the ninth round. Diaz bounced back from a knockout defeat last June to Jonathan Gonzalez-Ortiz with a third-round KO of Juan Martinez this past April.

Tony Harrison and Edward Ulloa Diaz during the weigh-in ahead of their boxing bout in Detroit
Tony Harrison and Edward Ulloa Diaz during the weigh-in on July 25, 2025 ahead of their bout at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI | Stephanie Trapp/Salita Promotions

Pryce Taylor defeats Robert Simms by decision

Pryce Taylor (9-0, 6 KOs) of Brooklyn, NY remains unbeaten, defeating Robert Simms (12-5-1, 3 KOs) of Saginaw, MI by unanimous decision at heavyweight. All three judges scored the bout 80-72.

Pryce Taylor defeats Robert Simms during their boxing bout at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit
Pryce Taylor defeats Robert Simms during their bout at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, on July 26, 2025 | Stephanie Trapp/Salita Promotions

Claressa Shields ringside

Claressa Shields is ringside.

Next up: Pryce Taylor vs Robert Simms

Up next, Pryce Taylor (8-0, 6 KOs) of Brooklyn, NY goes up against Robert Simms (12-4-1, 3 KOs) of Saginaw, MI. The matchup is scheduled for eight rounds at heavyweight.

Pryce Taylor and Robert Simms during the weigh-in ahead of their boxing bout in Detroit
Pryce Taylor and Robert Simms during the weigh-in on July 25, 2025 ahead of their bout at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI | Stephanie Trapp/Salita Promotions

Samantha Worthington defeats Victoire Piteau by decision to win interim title

Samantha Worthington (24-8, 13 KOs) of Lexington, KY defeats France’s Victoire Piteau (14-3, 2 KOs) by majority decision at super lightweight. The judges scored the 10-round fight 99-91, 95-95, and 96-94. Worthington wins the WBA interim title.

Samantha Worthington and Victoire Piteau during their bout at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit
Samantha Worthington and Victoire Piteau during their bout at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, on July 26, 2025 | Stephanie Trapp/Salita Promotions

Up next: Samantha Worthington vs Victoire Piteau

Up next, Samantha Worthington (23-8, 13 KOs) of Lexington, KY takes on Victoire Piteau (14-2, 2 KOs) of France. The bout is scheduled for 10 rounds with the WBA interim super lightweight title on the line.

Samantha Worthington and Victoire Piteau during the weigh-in ahead of their boxing bout in Detroit
Samantha Worthington and Victoire Piteau during the weigh-in on July 25, 2025 ahead of their bout at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI | Stephanie Trapp/Salita Promotions

Caroline Veyre defeats Licia Boudersa by decision

French-born Canadian Olympian Caroline Veyre (10-1) defeats Licia Boudersa (23-4-2, 4 KOs) of France by unanimous decision to win the WBC featherweight title eliminator. After 10 rounds, the judges scored it 99-91, 98-92, and 99-91.

Caroline Veyre defeats Licia Boudersa during their bout at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit
Caroline Veyre defeats Licia Boudersa during their bout at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, on July 26, 2025 | Stephanie Trapp/Salita Promotions

Throwback video: Claressa Shields vs Hanna Gabriels

Salita Promotions is now streaming Claressa Shields’ fight from June 2018 in Detroit, when she defeated Hanna Gabriels to win the vacant IBF middleweight title.

First up: Caroline Veyre vs Licia Boudersa

In the main card opener, French-born Canadian Olympian Caroline Veyre (9-1) takes on Licia Boudersa (23-3-2, 4 KOs) of France. The contest serves as a WBC featherweight title eliminator and is scheduled for 10 rounds.

Caroline Veyre and Licia Boudersa during the weigh-in ahead of their boxing bout in Detroit
Caroline Veyre and Licia Boudersa during the weigh-in on July 25, 2025 ahead of their bout at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI | Stephanie Trapp/Salita Promotions

Da'Velle Smith defeats Martez McGregor by decision

Da’Velle Smith scores a knockdown en route to victory by unanimous decision over Martez McGregor in an eight-rounder at super middleweight.

Da'Velle Smith throws a jab during his bout against Martez McGregor at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit
Da'Velle Smith throws a jab during his bout against Martez McGregor at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, on July 26, 2025 | Stephanie Trapp/Salita Promotions

Jaquan McElroy defeats Joshua Flores by decision

Jaquan McElroy defeats Joshua Flores by unanimous decision in a four-rounder at middleweight. On his way to victory, McElroy sent Flores to the canvas.

Jaquan McElroy during his bout against Joshua Flores at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit
Jaquan McElroy during his bout against Joshua Flores at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, on July 26, 2025 | Stephanie Trapp/Salita Promotions

Cameran Pankey defeats Dominique Griffin by decision

Cameran Pankey defeats Dominique Griffin by unanimous decision in a six-rounder at featherweight.

Kahmel Makled TKO's Devario Hauser

Kahmel Makled drops debuting Devario Hauser three times to claim the win by TKO.

Sardius Simmons defeats Demetrius Banks by decision

In the event opener, Sardius Simmons defeats Demetrius Banks by unanimous decision in a four-rounder at heavyweight.

Video: Shields vs Daniels final face-off

Claressa Shields and Lani Daniels went face-to-face one last time ahead of their bout during the official weigh-ins on Friday.

Video: Shields vs Daniels final presser recap

This is what Claressa Shields and Lani Daniels had to say at the final press conference earlier this week.

Who wins: Claressa Shields or Lani Daniels?

What’s your prediction for the Claressa Shields vs Lani Daniels fight? Leave your picks in the comments below!

Claressa Shields and Lani Daniels during the weigh-in ahead of their boxing bout in Detroit
Claressa Shields and Lani Daniels during the weigh-in on July 25, 2025 ahead of their bout at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI | Stephanie Trapp/Salita Promotions

Video: Claressa Shields vs Danielle Perkins

In case you missed it, the full fight video of Claressa Shields’ previous bout against Danielle Perkins in February is now streaming.

Shields vs Daniels: How to watch & start time

Shields vs Daniels airs live on DAZN. The start time is 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT.

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Parviz Iskenderov is a former Muay Thai fighter who provides in-depth coverage of the latest news, events, results, and more.

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