Editor’s note: Keep up with the Claressa Shields-Lani Daniels fight card with our live blog, here.
Claressa Shields returns to her home state of Michigan to defend her undisputed heavyweight boxing title against Lani Daniels at the Little Caeser Arena in Detroit on Saturday, July 26.
Shields steps into the ring with an undefeated record of 16 wins, 0 losses, which includes three knockouts. In this fight, multi-platinum recording artist Rick Ross will accompany Shields during her walk-out, marking her return to the ring.
This return follows a situation earlier this year, when the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission mistakenly reported a false-positive marijuana test after her victory over Danielle Perkins in February 2025. It’s important to note that commission ultimately ruled it was a “procedural error,” and Shields has been cleared of any wrongdoing after her initial suspension.
Daniels enters the ring with an 11-2-2 record. Daniels last fought in September 2024, when she successfully defended her IBF Light Heavyweight title against Bolatito Oluwole.
Here is the estimated ring walk time for the Claressa Shields and Lani Daniels must-see bout this weekend:
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When does Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels start?
The Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels card consists of five matches and will begin at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 26. The main event for the Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels fight is expected to be around 10 p.m. ET. However, the duration of the undercard will impact when Shields and Daniels actually start.
Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels date
Claressa Shields will face Lani Daniels on Saturday, July 26 at the Little Caesar Arena in Detroit.
- Date: Saturday, July 26
- Time: 6 p.m. ET
- Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels main event ringwalks: 10 p.m. ET
- Stream: DAZN
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How to watch Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels
Claressa Shields will face Lani Daniels on Saturday, July 26, and the event will be streamed on DAZN. In the U.S., fans can purchase the event for $29.99.
Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels fight card
Fight card, according to DAZN:
- Claressa Shields vs Lani Daniels; Heavyweight, for the undisputed title
- Tony Harrison vs Edward Diaz; Middleweight
- Pryce Taylor vs Robert Simms; Heavyweight
- Samantha Worthington vs Victoire Piteau; Super lightweight, for the WBA interim title
- Caroline Veyre vs Licia Boudersa; Featherweight
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