By Claressa Shields, a two-time Olympic middleweight gold medalist and undisputed boxing champion, is open to a future super-fight with fellow Olympic champion Lauren Price. Shields, who has also ventured into MMA, is preparing to compete for a heavyweight title, adding to her multi-weight achievements. Lauren Price, who secured her Olympic victory in 2021, has quickly ascended in professional boxing, capturing the British and WBA world titles in the welterweight division.
While Shields is set to face Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse for the WBC heavyweight belt, she acknowledges the potential for a match with Price, given their shared Olympic middleweight legacy. Shields believes that despite their current weight class differences, a fight to determine the superior Olympic champion is possible if Price moves up in weight.
Shields also reflects on her rivalry with British boxer Savannah Marshall, whom she defeated in 2022. With Marshall now pursuing MMA, Shields is eager for a rematch to solidify her dominance, whether in the boxing ring or the MMA cage.
Before any potential bouts with Price or Marshall, Shields is focused on her imminent fight against Lepage-Joanisse, aiming to make history by conquering a fourth division in boxing.
