Claressa Shields expects fight with Lauren Price in early 2027
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 12:21 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Claressa Shields announced that her anticipated bout with Lauren Price is now likely to occur in early 2027. Shields, a multi-weight undisputed world champion, highlighted Price's explosive style and skill during a recent interview. Currently, Shields is scheduled to challenge Kaye Scott for her WBA and WBC world titles on August 15 in Atlanta. Price has not fought since her victory over Stephanie Pineiro in April, but Shields remains optimistic about their matchup. She believes Price will need a warm-up fight to adapt to middleweight, where Shields will compete against her.
- •Shields plans to fight Price in the first quarter of 2027.
- •Shields fights Kaye Scott on August 15 for world titles.
- •Price has not fought since April 2026.
- •Shields believes Price will need preparation to move up in weight.
- •Both fighters are Olympic gold medalists and unbeaten professionals.
- 12:21 PMYahoo Sports — Price fight now likely to be held in 2027 - Shields
- 12:19 PMBBC Sport — Price fight now likely to be held in 2027 - Shields
"Pound-for-pound star Claressa Shields says a fight with Wales' Lauren Price is now likely to take place in 2027.
"Pound-for-pound star Claressa Shields says a fight with Wales' Lauren Price is now likely to take place in 2027.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 12:21 PMPrice fight now likely to be held in 2027 - Shields
Pound-for-pound star Claressa Shields says a fight with Wales' Lauren Price is now likely to take place in 2027.
- BBC SportAug 7, 2026, 12:19 PMPrice fight now likely to be held in 2027 - Shields
Pound-for-pound star Claressa Shields says a fight with Wales' Lauren Price is now likely to take place in 2027.
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