Shields and Daniels will compete for the IBF, WBC, WBF, and WBO heavyweight titles. The event will start at 8 p.m. ET, with the main event expected around 11 p.m. ET. Fans in the United States can watch the fight on DAZN for $29.99.
Shields, who's from Detroit, will have the home crowd behind her. She's already a three-division undisputed champion and wants to add the heavyweight titles to her collection. Daniels, the current IBF Heavyweight Champion from New Zealand, stands in her way.
The heavyweight division in women's boxing needs a standout champion. This fight could give us that person. The winner will hold titles from several major boxing organizations, making them the clear top dog in the division.
Shields recently dealt with some controversy but seems to have put it behind her. She posted on X (formerly Twitter):
"Faulty test!!! The evidence proved it! The suspension was lifted a few days ago and today the complaint was closed! I am officially exonerated!"
Salita Promotions has put together what they call a "high-voltage card" for boxing fans. While we don't have details on the full lineup, the main event promises to be a crowd-pleaser.
This fight matters a lot for women's boxing. It's a chance for either Shields or Daniels to prove they're the best of the best in the heavyweight division. The winner will walk away with a stack of championship belts and bragging rights as the unified champion.
Fans can check out more information and updates about the fight on social media. With two talented fighters and so much on the line, this bout shapes up as a must-watch for boxing fans.