Fans Predict Claressa Shields Vs. Lani Daniels – ‘She Is More Skilled’

July 23, 2025

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Fans Predict Claressa Shields Vs. Lani Daniels - 'She Is More Skilled'

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Claressa Shields is set to defend her Undisputed Heavyweight Title against IBF Light Heavyweight Champion Lani Daniels on July 26, as fans gave their predictions.

Shields comes into the fight fresh off a historic victory, becoming the undisputed champion in a third weight class after stopping Danielle Perkins. She had already unified all the belts at 154 and 160 pounds, cementing her place as one of the greatest female boxers of all time. However, the win over Perkins wasn’t without controversy—Shields tested positive for marijuana post-fight. She was later cleared after the Michigan Commission cited a “procedural error” during the sample collection process.

Her opponent, Lani Daniels, is riding a wave of momentum with a seven-fight win streak and title wins at both heavyweight and light heavyweight. Despite her strong form, Daniels faces a monumental challenge in Shields. A dominant win here could pave the way for a blockbuster showdown with Laila Ali—an idea Shields has openly welcomed amid talks of a $15 million purse. Here is how boxing fans saw the fight playing out.