Shields says fight with Price likely to take place in 2027

Pound-for-pound boxing star Claressa Shields has stated that an anticipated bout against Welsh fighter Lauren Price is now likely to be pushed back to 2027. The timeline adjustment was revealed by Shields, marking a significant delay for the prospective matchup between the two high-profile competitors.

The announcement establishes a new target window for the cross-division or weight-class showdown, shifting expectations further into the future for fans and analysts following both fighters' careers. No specific reasons for the delayed timeframe were detailed in the initial announcements.