‘We want to make that fight’: Claressa Shields continues to pursue Lauren Price showdown

Atlanta, Georgia - On August 16, 2026, Claressa Shields secured a victory over Kaye Scott with a sixth-round TKO at the WBC World & WBA World Female Middleweight Title bout in Atlanta. Following her win, Shields' team immediately shifted their focus to a more significant opponent, Lauren Price. Promoter Dmitry Salita disclosed to Sky Sports that they are still working towards making the Price fight happen, despite not making substantial progress after inviting Price to the event, which she ultimately did not attend.

Salita emphasized their intention to make the bout a reality, stating that they have agreed to all requests from Price's promotional team, BOXXER, and Lauren herself. He mentioned that Claressa is highly intelligent and experienced in arranging major fights, and it is likely that Lauren is as well. Unfortunately, the planned meeting did not transpire, but Salita assured that conversations are ongoing, and his fighter remains committed to creating the most exceptional and significant bouts possible.

This could potentially include fights with other notable contenders such as Mikaela Mayer and Tamm Thibeault.