Shields Sets Sights on Price in US and UK Showdowns

American boxing sensation Claressa Shields is gearing up for highly anticipated battles against Lauren Price in both the US and the UK, as the two Olympic champions prepare to face off for the first time later this year. Following Price's grueling victory over Stephanie Pineiro in Cardiff, the two fighters came face-to-face in the ring, setting the stage for a potential middleweight clash before the end of 2026. Shields, who remains undefeated with a professional record of 18-0, expressed her enthusiasm for the matchup, stating that she looks forward to fighting Price and is open to competing in both the US and the UK. Shields' promoter, Dmitriy Salita, praised the American boxer as a 'generational talent' and emphasized her commitment to making the biggest and best fights to propel the sport of women's boxing forward. Shields, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, acknowledged Price's impressive display of resilience and skill in her recent win and anticipates a compelling showdown between the two Olympic champions. While Shields also expressed interest in fighting Mikaela Mayer, she stressed that a matchup with Price is of greater significance due to the Welshwoman's Olympic pedigree.