Claressa Shields and Lani Daniels will face off in a championship fight this Saturday at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The match has got fans talking, with two heavyweight champions ready to step into the ring.
Shields, the undisputed monarch, will likely earn around one million dollars for the fight. That's a big jump from her last bout against Danielle Perkins, where she's thought to have made between $500,000 and $1.5 million. But nobody knows for sure - fighter purses are often kept under wraps.
Daniels, on the other hand, is set to make about $250,000. That's a huge increase from her 2019 world title fight, where she only pocketed $4,000. This match marks her first big step into the spotlight.
The fight will air for free on DAZN. That means neither fighter will get a cut of TV rights money, which can often boost a boxer's earnings.
Shields has built up her bank account over the years. She's the face of a foundation and has worked with companies like Swimsuit For All and Stage Front VIP. These deals add to her income, but most of her money comes from boxing. By 2025, she's expected to be worth about $1 million.
Daniels has made a name for herself in New Zealand, but it's a small market. Her life story sounds like something out of a movie - she's beaten tough odds both in and out of the ring.
"I've surpassed myself. I've beaten life and boxing," Daniels said in a recent interview.
While Shields is used to big paydays, this fight is Daniels' first taste of the big time. It's a classic David vs Goliath matchup, with both fighters looking to prove themselves on the world stage.
