Last updated May 29, 4:15am ET

Claressa Shields has been one of the most dominant fighters on the planet since turning professional after winning back-to-back Olympic gold medals.

She became the first ever women’s undisputed heavyweight champion in February, and she will have her sights set on more history when she takes on the reigning IBF title holder Lani Daniels in Detroit. Find the odds and picks here.

Odds

Fight Result Odds
Claressa Shields -2000
Lani Daniels -950

Tale of the Tape

Claressa Shields Lani Daniels
30 Age 36
16-0 Record 11-2-2
5 ft 8 in Height 5 ft 7 in
68 in Reach 65 in
Orthodox Stance Orthodox

Fight Preview

Claressa Shields makes her return to the ring in July, just months after making history by becoming the first undisputed women’s world heavyweight champion. The American is ranked as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, and is also the sport’s first-ever three-weight undisputed champion.

However, her name has been clouded in controversy in recent weeks after being handed an initial suspension after testing positive for marijuana following her heavyweight win over Danielle Perkins in February. But, the suspension was quickly lifted after it was determined that evidence showed procedural errors when collecting samples.

Shields will aim to retain her belts in July, but there is little evidence to suggest that a first professional defeat could be on the horizon. The American has been near faultless throughout her career.

Lani Daniels is a fascinating contender after impressing in the light heavyweight division over recent years.

The boxer from New Zealand has gone nine bouts without a defeat, which includes victories in each of her last seven. She was last in action last September when making a successful defense of her IBF light heavyweight title against Bolatito Oluwole.

Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels Picks

All eyes will be on Shields as she makes her first defense of the undisputed heavyweight titles in Detroit.

Daniels will be confident coming into the bout after maintaining a winning sequence, but the fact that she is yet to come up against any fighter of the calibre of the American is a notable concern. For that reason, we expect Shields to claim a dominant, unanimous decision victory.     

Pick
Claressa Shields via Unanimous Decision
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