Claressa Shields to Challenge Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse for Heavyweight Title

Shields moves up two weight classes to fight for the WBC women's heavyweight championship on July 27 in Detroit.

Claressa Shields will move up two weight classes to challenge Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse for the WBC women's heavyweight title.
The fight will take place on July 27 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, headlining the DAZN event 'Big Time Boxing USA.'
Shields, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, is undefeated in her professional boxing career with a 14-0 record.
Lepage-Joanisse, who won the WBC heavyweight title in March, has a record of 7-1 with two knockouts.
This bout marks Shields' return to boxing after a year, following her recent MMA victory in February.