Claressa Shields is fresh off her undisputed middleweight title defense over Maricela Cornejo in June 2023, when she scored a unanimous decision victory. Because of this convincing win, Shields has solidified her place as one of the best pound-for-pound women’s boxers today and a perpetual favorite in BetMGM’s online sportsbook via boxing betting odds.
Because of this elite status, “T-Rex” is in for more challengers and title defenses in her young career. The question now is, who is the next rightful challenger to her throne? When and where will she return to action and fight inside the ring?
When Is Claressa Shields’ Next Fight?
Shields will move up in the heavyweight division to challenge Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse for the WBC World Heavyweight title, WBF World Heavyweight title, and WBO World Light Heavyweight title on July 27 inside the Little Ceasars Arena in Detroit.
📢 @Claressashields is ready for battle ⚔️🛡️#ShieldsJoanisse | July 27 | Live on DAZN pic.twitter.com/QAD5NJt6Pg
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) July 24, 2024
Claressa Shields Boxing Record and Titles
- Boxing record: 14-0
- Wins by TKO/KO: 2
- Wins by decision: 12
- Number of world titles won: 5
- World titles won: WBC World Female Super Middleweight title, IBF World Female Super Middleweight title, IBF World Female Middleweight title, WBA World Female Middleweight title, and WBC World Female Middleweight title
- Number of title defenses: 8
Claressa Shields Notable Wins
Shields’ impressive pile of wins includes notable names of Hanna Gabriels, Hannah Rankin, Femke Hermas, Christina Hammer, Ivana Habazin, Ema Kozin, and Savannah Marshall.
Claressa Shields Boxing Earnings
Shields’ career boxing earnings are not disclosed to the public, but her total net worth has reached $4 million. Aside from her boxing purses, this figure includes other partnerships, deals, and endorsements. Some of Shields’ most significant contracts were from Sky Sports and the Professional Fighters League.
Claressa Shields Trainer, Coach and Cornermen
Shields was formerly trained by Jason Crutchfield, who had been her longtime trainer and coach since she was still in the amateur ranks. But due to a conflict in the training camp location, she switched coaches and is now being guided by John David Jackson in Florida.
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