April 7, 2026
The 2 girls are presently undefeated and plan another battle earlier than the 2 meet within the ring
A bout between two undefeated fighters is within the works, as a boxing promoter says a deliberate two-fight “residence and residential” collection will characteristic boxers Claressa Shields and Lauren Value.
Based on a BBC Information interview, promoter Ben Shalom mentioned that Value, whose file stands at 10-0 after her newest bout in opposition to Stephanie Pineiro, will likely be in line to battle Shields within the very close to future. The deal is anticipated to characteristic one battle in america and the opposite in Value’s hometown of Cardiff, Wales.
Shalom spoke to BBC Radio Wales Breakfast and informed the media outlet concerning the tentative boxing plans for the 2 womales: “As soon as within the US, after which hopefully as soon as the place we will come to both Cardiff Metropolis Stadium or Cardiff Fortress and try this in June subsequent yr. She’s promoting out that (Utilita) area too quick. She wants someplace larger.”
Although there was no speak of the ladies combating for titles, the unblemished data of each girls will likely be at stake.
DAZN reported that Shields was at Value’s latest battle, which Value gained by unanimous determination. Shields spoke to Value and confirmed that the matches are within the works, and acknowledged that each she and Value can have one other battle earlier than they meet within the ring.
“If you find yourself an Olympic champion, you’re a particular fighter,” Shields informed her. “Me and you’ve got talked on-line and me and you may make it occur, you probably did nice tonight. No disrespect to you, you’ve received somewhat little bit of time. I’ve received another battle, after which we will battle on the finish of the yr.”
Shields is 18-0 with three knockouts after her final battle, which occurred in February 2026 when she defeated Franchón Crews-Dezurn in a unanimous determination.
Value additionally needs the battle and believes will probably be a “nice” one.
“It makes for an incredible battle, however not only one battle. I mentioned to her tonight, ‘Let’s do it, I’ll come to America, and you then come to Wales,’ and he or she shook on it. So hopefully we will make that occur.”
