Claressa Shields looks to continue having a firm grip on the heavyweight division when she defends her status as the undisputed champion on July 26 against Lani Daniels. The fight at Little Caesars Arena airs on DAZN.
Shields’ (16-0) resume, including being the undisputed champion in three divisions, has given her “G.W.O.A.T.” status. The two-time Olympic gold medalist went from ruling middleweight to holding all the gold at heavyweight in February.
The 30-year-old has beaten everyone in her path and looks for a super fight against the legendary Laila Ali. First, she must get past a champion in her own right in Daniels.
“There is no woman in the world who can beat me,” Shields said via the WBC. “I’m getting the big fights I want, and I’m ready to prove once again why I’m the best.”
Daniels (11-2-2) is the current IBF light heavyweight champion. The fighter from New Zealand hasn’t lost a fight since 2019 and looks to dethrone Shields while halting her momentum.
A former world champion returns to action, top contenders look to impress, while several young and local stars compete on the Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels undercard.
Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels undercard
Here’s a breakdown of all the action on the Shields vs. Daniels card.
Tony Harrison vs. Edward Diaz
- Division/Weight: Middleweight
- Harrison record: 29-4-1
- Diaz record: 15-6
- Belts at stake: N/A
The co-feature will see Tony Harrison vs. Edward Diaz.
Harrison (29-4-1) is a former WBC super welterweight champion who went 1-0-1 against Jermell Charlo for gold. He’s 1-1-1 in his last three fights and competes for the first time since 2023.
Diaz (15-6) is 2-2 in his last two fights and has twelve wins via knockout.
Pryce Taylor vs. Robert Simms
- Division/Weight: Heavyweight
- Taylor record: 8-0
- Simms record: 12-4-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
Pryce Taylor faces Robert Simms.
A Golden Gloves champion, Taylor (8-0) has won three fights in 2025, all via knockout. He fought last month while also competing in multiple Team Combat League fights.
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Simms (12-4-1) is 1-1-1 in his last three fights, and he competes for the first time since 2023.
Samantha Worthington vs. Victoire Piteau
- Division/Weight: Super Lightweight
- Worthington record: 11-0
- Piteau record: 14-2
- Belts at stake: N/A
Samantha Worthington takes on Victoire Piteau.
Worthington (11-0) is ranked third in the WBO’s super lightweight rankings. The 29-year-old with seven wins via knockout looks for her second win of 2025.
Piteau (14-2), ranked seventh, is on a five-fight win streak. The French fighter competes in the United States for the first time.
Caroline Veyre vs. Licia Boudersa
- Division/Weight: Featherweight
- Veyre record: 9-1
- Boudersa record: 24-3-2
- Belts at stake: N/A
Further down the card is Caroline Veyre vs. Licia Boudersa.
Veyre (9-1) is a 2015 Pan American Games gold medalist. The former National Champion is on a two-fight win streak.
Boudersa (24-3-2) is 2-2 in her last four fights. The former title contender failed to capture lightweight gold in 2024 but rebounded last month.
Leon Lawson III vs. Ryan Wilczak
- Division/Weight: Middleweight
- Lawson record: 17-1
- Wilczak record: 11-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
Leon Lawson III faces Ryan Wilczak.
A multi-time amateur National Champion, Lawson (17-1) is on a three-fight win streak. Flint’s own has won ten contests via the power punch.
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Wilczak (11-1) is coming off a loss in April, his first fight since 2022.
Da’Velle Smith vs. Martez McGregor
- Division/Weight: Super Middleweight
- Smith record: 12-0
- McGregor record: 9-8
- Belts at stake: N/A
Da’Velle Smith and Martez McGregor clash at super middleweight.
The 24-year-old Smith (12-0) went 4-0 in 2024 and looks to go 2-0 in 2025. The Dearborn-born fighter has eight wins via knockout.
McGregor (9-8) is 1-2 in his last three fights. The 35-year-old fought three times in 2025, including one bare-knuckle bout.
Cameran Pankey vs. Dominique Griffin
- Division/Weight: Featherweight
- Pankey record: 11-1
- Griffin record: 6-9-2
- Belts at stake: N/A
Finally, Cameran Pankey faces Dominique Griffin.
Pankey (11-1), from Pontiac, is on a two-fight win streak. The 26-year-old has four wins via knockout.
Griffin (6-9-2) won last month, his first win since 2023 after six straight losses. He looks for his first consecutive win since 2018-2019.
Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels tune-in info
- Date: Saturday, July 26
- Start time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT | 1 a.m. BST | 10 a.m. AEST
- Main event start time (approx.): 11 p.m. ET | 8 p.m. PT | 4 a.m. BST | 1 p.m. AEST
- Location: Little Caesars Arena – Detroit, Michigan
- Stream: DAZN
Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels will be available on DAZN.
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