Claressa Shields hinted that a bout with Mikaela Mayer could fit into her future agenda, provided she doesn’t achieve her ultimate aim of hanging up the gloves while still unbeaten. The three‑division world champion has been negotiating a middleweight showdown with fellow Olympic gold‑medalist Lauren Price of Great Britain.
Yet, if that matchup fails to materialise, Shields indicated she would turn her attention to Mayer, who is currently preparing for a super‑welterweight title unification clash against Chantelle Cameron on Saturday, a fight that will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. "Anything can happen," Shields told Sky Sports. "I cut down to this weight class specifically to take on Kaye Scott, and my longer‑term plan is to line up a marquee clash with Olympic champions—first me, then Lauren Price.
If the fight with Lauren doesn’t happen, I would love to step into the ring with Mikaela Mayer." She went on to explain why she feels confident even though Mayer has moved up from a lighter division to 154 pounds. "She’s come up from a smaller weight class, but my skill set is still superior," Shields asserted.
"I’m quicker, we have comparable experience, but I bring more high‑level experience. I’ve fought in two Olympic gold‑medal matches; she hasn’t." The article also mentioned the broader boxing calendar for 2026, noting when the sport’s biggest fights are expected to take place, and promoted a subscription‑free streaming service called NOW for fans who want to watch boxing without a contract. It invited readers to tune into the Toe2Toe podcast each week for the latest analysis and highlighted a collection of top‑notch boxing highlights and videos. When asked about her own record, Shields was unapologetically confident: "I beat everybody.
No matter whose name you put on the card—Claressa versus anyone—I’ve beaten them." Mayer, for her part, remains focused on her immediate objective of defeating Cameron, but she acknowledged that both Shields and Price are still on her wish list. "I’d love to get a fight with Lauren Price," Mayer said to Sky Sports.
"Claressa and I have talked about possibly meeting at 160 pounds, which would be a dream for me. In an ideal world, I’d line up all three of those fights back‑to‑back and then ride off into the sunset." The piece also recapped Shields’ recent triumph in the middleweight division, where she secured her third world title at that weight by stopping Kaye Scott in a dominant performance earlier this month.
The victory marked Shields’ 19th consecutive win in her professional career, extending her unbeaten streak to an impressive 19‑0 record. Former boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, who retired after a flawless 50‑win career, was spotted watching from ringside during Shields’ latest bout. Shields expressed admiration for Mayweather’s perfect record and said she hopes to emulate his achievement.
"I had the biggest names there. I sold out the arena.
It was insane," she recalled. "I delivered a great performance.
I’ve been building my career toward this moment, so I’m thrilled. My goal is to retire undefeated.
I don’t know if I’ll ever reach 50 fights, but hitting 30 would be a huge milestone for me." The article concluded by reminding fans that the Mayer‑Cameron unification fight is scheduled for Saturday, with fellow British prospect Caroline Dubois also on the card. Viewers can watch the event live on Sky Sports, or opt for a contract‑free streaming service to catch the action without a long‑term commitment.
The piece emphasized the excitement surrounding the upcoming fights and the potential for future matchups involving Shields, Mayer, and Price, underscoring how the women’s boxing landscape continues to evolve with high‑stakes battles on the horizon.