“Claressa told me to do the bigger and better fights. A fight with Katie Taylor is definitely a possibility,” Claressa Shields promoter Dmitriy Salita praised a great fight between undisputed champions.
By Richard Damerell
Last updated: 07/03/21 20:47 pm
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Claressa Shields says she’s world number one with Katie Taylor at two
Claressa Shields says she’s world number one with Katie Taylor at two
Claressa Shields vs. Katie Taylor in a battle of undisputed world champions is “ definitely a possibility, ” US star promoter Dmitriy Salita says.
Shields became the first undisputed two-division champion this weekend after sealing a shutout points victory over Marie-Eve Dicaire to win all super-welterweight world titles.
The undefeated 25-year-old now wants another historic challenge that could lead to an epic showdown with the undisputed lightweight champion Taylor, who fought two divisions under Shields at 140 lbs.
The American achieved a perfect points victory over Marie-Eve Dicaire
Shields is the only fighter, male or female, to hold all world titles in two divisions
“From the start of her career, Claressa told me to do the biggest and the best fights,” said Salita. Sky Sports. “She thinks what she says and says what she means.
“A fight with Katie Taylor is definitely a possibility. Katie is a very good fighter who I respect in and out of the ring.
“The ball is in her court if she wants to do it. It would be another mega event for women’s boxing.”
Shields, who has suggested she would face Taylor at 147 pounds, could try to dominate a new weight class after also collecting all belts at middleweight.
0:38 Katie Taylor defeated Miriam Gutierrez in points win in November
Dmitriy Salita says Shields wants ‘biggest’ fights possible
Claressa Shields is a trailblazer, trailblazer as an athlete and social influencer who uses her gift to advance justice and equality for women around the world like Billie Jean King, Shirley Chisholm and other super incredible women leaders throughout history, ”said Salita.
“There was no better time for her to achieve another first in being an undisputed two-division world champion than on International Women’s Day weekend.
“Claressa took the bull by the horns and we did what it took to advance the career of Claressa, who I believe is a generational athlete who is not only excellent in the ring, but who cuts through the meaning deeply. mainstream. “
Hello from the undisputed 2x champion! The one and only Claressa shield “The GWOAT”
– Shields Claressa Gwoat (@Claressashields) March 6, 2021
1:31 Britain’s Savannah Marshall is also another potential Shields opponent
Shields wondered if Taylor can handle aggressive opponents and thinks she’s a superior fighter.
“I love the way she fights,” Shields said Sky Sports Last year. “I’ve been a fan of her since I was younger, I’m coming.
“I think Katie is like a blessing and a curse to her too, how good she is, but she has a problem. She has a problem with pressure fighters.
“All her team has to do is recognize that, and if they fix that, then she and I can compete for who’s pound for pound, but right now I’m the best pound for pound and Katie Taylor is second. “