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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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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