Claressa Shields continued her undefeated run on Saturday night with a commanding performance over Lani Daniels, extending her professional record to 17-0. The bout, which headlined a packed event at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena, saw Shields retain her status as the undisputed women’s middleweight champion in front of a hometown crowd. While the opening round was oddly uneventful—featuring just two punches landed—it didn’t take long for Shields to find her rhythm and take control of the fight.
After a slow start, Shields ramped up her offense with a steady stream of combinations and smart movement. Using feints and footwork to draw Daniels in, Shields punished her opponent with sharp counters and targeted body shots. Her strategy paid off as Daniels began to slow down, unable to keep up with the pace or power coming her way. Shields’ accuracy and timing became the difference-maker as the rounds progressed.
By the sixth round, Shields had clearly worn Daniels down. She landed clean power punches, including a heavy shot to the head in the seventh that visibly rocked her opponent. Though Daniels showed heart by continuing to fight back, it was clear she had no answers for Shields’ relentless pressure and superior technique. The later rounds saw more action, with Daniels swinging back but ultimately getting outgunned at every turn.
The judges left no room for debate, scoring the fight overwhelmingly in Shields’ favor with tallies of 100-90, 99-91, and 99-91. On the undercard, Tony Harrison made a successful return to the ring, while Samantha Worthington captured an interim title despite fading late. Shields once again proved why she’s among the sport’s elite—cementing her dominance and setting the stage for what could be another historic chapter in her already remarkable career.
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