Shields Sets Sights on Price in Highly Anticipated US and UK Showdowns

Olympic champion Claressa Shields is gearing up for a pair of high-profile bouts against Lauren Price in the US and UK, as the two boxing stars prepare to face off for the first time later this year. Following Price's hard-won victory over Stephanie Pineiro in Cardiff, Shields expressed her enthusiasm for the upcoming match, praising Price's resilience and skill. Shields, who remains undefeated with a record of 18-0, stated that she looks forward to fighting Price and is open to competing in both the US and the UK. The American boxer's promoter, Dmitriy Salita, echoed Shields' sentiments, describing her as a 'truly special, generational talent' and emphasizing her commitment to making the biggest and best fights in the sport. With Shields having previously competed in the UK, where she defeated Savannah Marshall in 2022, a potential showdown with Price on British soil is not out of the question. Shields expects to emerge victorious against Price, citing her own athletic prowess and the fact that she has been in tougher fights before. The highly anticipated bout between Shields and Price is expected to take place before the end of 2026, with the possibility of a rematch in the US or UK.