Claressa Shields challenges herself by moving multiple weight classes as she headlines a show in her home of Michigan, challenging Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse for the WBC heavyweight title.
Shields (14-0) is a three-division boxing champion and a two-time undisputed champion. The two-time Olympic gold medalist last fought in the ring in June 2023. Since then, the self-proclaimed “G.W.O.A.T.” has competed for the PFL .
Lepage-Joanisse (7-1) is on a four-fight win streak. She failed to capture the WBC heavyweight title in 2017 against Alejandra Jimenez but won it against Abril Argentina Vidal in March.
While she has two wins via knockout, Lepage-Joanisse believes her heavyweight power will be enough to stop Shields.
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“It remains to be seen if she can take the punch of a heavyweight,” Lepage-Joanisse said via Michigan Republic . “What’s going to matter is… during that fight…can she handle the power.”
Here’s how you can watch Claressa Shields vs. Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse, including live stream options, start time, and more.
How to watch Claressa Shields vs. Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse
Claressa Shields vs. Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse will stream live on DAZN .
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WATCH: Claressa Shields vs. Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse, live on DAZN
Claressa Shields vs. Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse start time
- Date: Saturday, July 27
- Time : 9 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. PT
- Location: Little Caesars Arena — Detroit, Michigan
The Claressa Shields vs. Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse main card airs at 9 p.m. ET. Both fighters should make their way to the ring around 11:30 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
Claressa Shields vs. Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse fight card
- Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse (c) vs. Claressa Shields for the WBC heavyweight title
- Michel Rivera vs. Hugo Alberto Roldan; Super Lightweights
- Shohjahon Ergashev vs. Julian Smith; Super Lightweights
- Samantha Worthington vs. Edina Kiss; Super Lightweights
Claressa Shields vs. Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse tickets
When Claressa Shields is home in Michigan, it is one hot ticket . Her fight against Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse is in Little Caesars Arena. Home to the Detroit Red Wings and Pistons, the arena can hold up to 22,000 people.
Tickets start at $29 via StubHub .
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