Claressa Shields is ‘critically pursuing’ a battle towards Muhammad Ali’s daughter, Laila Ali, after efficiently retaining her undisputed heavyweight championship.
The American star, who’s a multi-weight world champion, defeated Lani Daniels by unanimous resolution in entrance of 15,366 followers at Little Caesars Area in Detroit.
Shields might now change her consideration to a showdown with the 47-year-old Laila Ali, who hasn’t boxed since 2007, however held a world title in her unbeaten profession.
Dmitriy Salita, who promotes Shields, advised Sky Sports activities: “Claressa Shields continues to break barriers and elevate the sport of boxing with every move she makes.
“Following her historic win in Detroit, we’re targeted on protecting her lively and aligned together with her mission – combating the most important and finest.
“A matchup with Laila Ali would be a monumental moment in sports history: the daughter of the GOAT vs the GWOAT, two generational icons whose stories transcend boxing. That’s a fight we’re seriously pursuing.”
Shields defeated Savannah Marshall, avenging her solely boxing defeat whereas an beginner, to develop into an undisputed middleweight champion in entrance of an enormous viewers at The O2.
However Salita believes the two-time Olympic gold medallist can nonetheless attain new heights in her trailblazing profession.
“At the same time, Claressa’s legacy is still being written,” he advised Sky Sports activities. “She’s a symbol of inspiration and resilience, and we’re working on opportunities that push new boundaries – title defences, new weight classes, and global events that continue to grow the sport.
“What she’s finished is already historic, however what’s forward could also be even better.”
