Boxing Match Preview: Clarissa Shields (16-0-0, 3 KOs) vs. Lani Daniels (11-2-2, 1 KO)
At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, hometown hero Claressa “GWOAT” Shields defends her undisputed women’s heavyweight championship against New Zealand’s Lani “The Smiling Assassin” Daniels. This 10-round bout headlines a stacked DAZN card and marks Shields’ first title defense since unifying the division in February.
Tale of the Tape
Attribute | Claressa Shields | Lani Daniels |
Age | 30 | 37 |
Height | 5′8″ | 5′6″ |
Reach | 68″ | 67″ |
Record | 16-0-0 (3 KOs) | 11-2-2 (1 KO) |
Titles Held | Undisputed HW Champion | IBF Light HW Champion |
Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
Last Fight | UD vs. Danielle Perkins | UD vs. Bolatito Oluwole |
Claressa Shields – The GWOAT Returns
Strengths:
Two-time Olympic gold medalist
Undisputed champion in three weight classes
Elite footwork, timing, and defensive IQ
Recent Form:
Dominated Danielle Perkins in February to unify the heavyweight division
Cleared of a procedural drug test error post-fight
Style Notes:
Controls pace with jabs and angles
Rarely loses rounds; thrives in technical battles
Shields is widely considered the most accomplished female boxer in history. She’s unbeaten across 16 pro fights and has never lost to any opponent she’s faced in the ring, amateur or pro.
Lani Daniels – The Underdog with Grit
Strengths:
IBF champion at both heavyweight and light heavyweight
Seven-fight win streak since 2019
Quick and athletic with solid fundamentals
Recent Form:
Defended IBF Light Heavyweight title last September
First fight outside New Zealand
Style Notes:
Relies on movement and timing
Durable and composed under pressure
Daniels started boxing at age 24 and has made a remarkable rise through the ranks. She’s known for her calm demeanor and resilience, but faces her toughest test yet against Shields.
Key Matchup Dynamics
Experience Gap: Shields has fought and beaten elite competition; Daniels is making her U.S. debut.
Power vs. Durability: Shields has shown increased power at heavyweight; Daniels has never been stopped.
Home Advantage: Shields fights in Detroit with Rick Ross walking her to the ring.
FIGHT ODDS
Clarissa Shields – 4000
Lani Daniels + 1800
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 25, 2025