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‘GWOAT’ Claressa Shields to Defend Her Undisputed Heavyweight Championship on July 26 in Detroit

The ‘GWOAT’ is back!

Fresh off her dominant decision victory over Danielle Perkins, Claressa Shields heads to the Motor City ready to defend her undisputed heavyweight world title once again.

Announced by ‘T-Rex’ herself on social media, Shields will put her IBF, WBC, WBF, and WBO heavyweight titles on the line when she meets IBF light heavyweight champion Lani Daniels on Saturday, July 26, 2025, inside Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.

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'GWOAT' Claressa Shields to Defend Her Undisputed Heavyweight Championship on July 26 in Detroit 2

“I’m excited for this one!