Britain’s Lauren Price and American boxing sensation Claressa Shields are on a collision course for a highly anticipated super-fight, despite currently being at different weight classes. Shields, the reigning undisputed heavyweight champion, has previously held all titles in both the super-welter and middleweight divisions.
Meanwhile, Price holds the unified WBC, WBA, and IBF welterweight world championships and is setting her sights on an undisputed title bout against WBO champ Mikaela Mayer. Both athletes share a legacy as middleweight Olympic gold medallists, with Shields being a two-time Olympic champion, making a potential match-up an exciting prospect for boxing fans.
Lauren Price expressed her determination, stating, “My full focus is on 147lbs at the minute and becoming undisputed but definitely a fight down the line. I would love to share the ring with her. It’s a great fight to make.”
Claressa Shields responded to Price’s ambitions, saying, “I want to fight everybody. If Lauren Price wants to fight at 160lbs, don’t be afraid to get a hamburger and come on up.”
Shields reflected on the caliber of Olympic champions, indicating her respect for Price’s accomplishments: “If she ever wants to fight, I would love to fight against her too. I believe anything is possible, and I really want to fight anybody that wants to fight me.”
In upcoming boxing events, fans can look forward to several exciting match-ups. Mark your calendars for Richard Torrez Jr versus Guido Vianello on April 6, and Ben Whittaker’s rematch against Liam Cameron on April 20. Notable bouts are also scheduled for April 26, featuring Chris Eubank Jr against Conor Benn, and for May 5, with Naoya Inoue facing Ramon Cardenas.
