A visit to the heavyweight division could result in more history for Claressa Shields. She challenges Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse for the WBC heavyweight title.
Shields (14-0) holds the record for becoming the fastest to win titles in two and three divisions. She is also a two-time undisputed champion, winning all the gold at middleweight and super welterweight. The self-proclaimed “G.W.O.A.T.” and a trailblazer for women’s boxing looks to become a four-division champion in front of family and friends in Detroit.
“This is a significant and unique fight where I am moving up two weight classes against a very tough champion in my quest to become world champion in my fourth weight division,” Shields said via the New York Post. “It’s an exciting time for women’s sports, and I thank DAZN for providing a global platform for women’s boxing. I plan to do what I do best: bring that G.W.O.A.T. energy and continue putting women’s boxing on the map.”
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Lepage-Joanisse (7-1) beat Abril Argentina Vidal to win the WBC title. The Canadian is on a four-fight win streak and has two wins via knockout.
A big fight on the card is Michel Rivera vs. Hugo Alberto Roldan. Rivera (25-1) is 2-1 in his last three fights, rebounding against Sergey Lipinets following a loss against Frank Martin. Roldan (22-2-1) is 2-2 in his last four fights and has seven wins via knockout.
Here’s when the Claressa Shields vs. Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse event should start and when the main event fighters should walk to the ring.
Claressa Shields vs. Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse start time
- Date: Saturday, July 27
- Time: 9 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. PT
- Location: Little Caesars Arena — Detroit, Michigan
The Claressa Shields vs. Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse main card airs at 9 p.m. ET. Both fighters should make their way to the ring around 11:30 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
How to watch Claressa Shields vs. Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse
Claressa Shields vs. Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse will stream live on DAZN.
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WATCH: Claressa Shields vs. Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse, live on DAZN
Claressa Shields vs. Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse fight card
- Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse (c) vs. Claressa Shields for the WBC heavyweight title
- Michel Rivera vs. Hugo Alberto Roldan; Super Lightweights
- Shohjahon Ergashev vs. Julian Smith; Super Lightweights
- Samantha Worthington vs. Edina Kiss; Super Lightweights
Claressa Shields vs. Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse tickets
When Claressa Shields is home in Michigan, it is one hot ticket. Her fight against Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse is in Little Caesars Arena. Home to the Detroit Red Wings and Pistons, the arena can hold up to 22,000 people.
Tickets start at $29 via StubHub.
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