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Claressa Shields says fight with Lauren Price will take place in 2027

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August 7, 2026

Pound-for-pound star Claressa Shields says a fight with Wales’ Lauren Price is now likely to take place in 2027.

The 31-year-old American is one of the sport’s most decorated fighters – a multi-weight undisputed world champion and reigning undisputed heavyweight champion.

Price, 32, is the unified welterweight champion and, like Shields, is an Olympic gold medallist.

“When I look at Lauren fight, she’s very explosive. She’s fast. She got a lot of skill. I can’t wait to get in there and showcase my skills against her,” Shields told BBC Sport.

Shields will move down to middleweight to challenge Australia’s WBA and WBC world champion Kaye Scott on 15 August in Atlanta, Georgia.

“I think I will have this fight and I’d love to fight again at the end of the year at 160lb [middleweight],” she added.

“I thought it was going to Lauren, but I don’t know when Lauren is getting back in the ring. But I think me and her will fight in 2027 in the first quarter.”

Shields faced off with Price after the Newport fighter’s points victory over Stephanie Pineiro in Cardiff in April.

Price’s promoter Ben Shalom later said a two-fight deal with Shields was agreed, but the Briton has not fought since and talk had quietened down.

Shields, however, is confident it will happen at middleweight and thinks Price – who would have to jump up two divisions from welterweight – will take a warm-up fight to get her “feet wet” at the new division.

Shields has remarkably only lost one fight in boxing – to Savannah Marshall as an amateur – but avenged her defeat against the Briton in the professional ranks at London’s O2 Arena in 2022.

But the self-proclaimed ‘Greatest Woman of All Time’ thinks Price will be a tougher fight than Hartlepool’s Marshall.

“She’s an Olympic gold medallist and undefeated. For her to have the skillset at 5ft 7in or something and go to the Olympics at 165lb and win an Olympic medal… you have to have a hell of a lot of skill, a hell of a lot of power.”

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How to watch Aces vs. Lynx: TV channel and streaming options for August 8

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6 minutes ago

August 8, 2026

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Aug. 8, 2026 5:48 am EDT Updated

Two of the WNBA’s best scorers take the court when Olivia Miles (eighth, 19.8 points per game) and the Minnesota Lynx (25-7) host A’ja Wilson (first, 26.6) and the Las Vegas Aces (22-9) on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+.

How to watch Las Vegas Aces vs. Minnesota Lynx

Las Vegas vs. Minnesota odds

Spread: Minnesota -5.5 (-110), Las Vegas +5.5 (-110)
Favorite Moneyline: Minnesota -222
Underdog Moneyline: Las Vegas +180
Total: 183.5
Total Over Odds: -110
Total Under Odds: -110

Injury reports

Lynx

Emma Cechova: Out For Season (Knee),

Chloe Bibby: Out (Personal)

Aces

Justine Pissott: Out (Leg),

Cheyenne Parker-Tyus: Out (Concussion),

Janiah Barker: Out For Season (Leg)

Stats to know

The 92.4 points per game the Lynx average are 5.9 more points than the Aces give up (86.5).
Las Vegas puts up 8.3 more points per game (91.8) than Minnesota give up (83.5).
Natasha Howard posts 15.3 points, 3.2 assists and 7.7 rebounds per game.
Wilson averages 26.6 points, 3.2 assists and 9.8 rebounds per contest.

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Raven Chapman could return to UK next week after brain bleed

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26 minutes ago

August 8, 2026

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Britain’s Raven Chapman could travel back to the UK next week after undergoing a second successful surgery on a brain bleed she suffered following a sparring session in Denmark.

The 32-year-old former world title challenger collapsed after training on 24 July and was taken by helicopter to hospital, where she was diagnosed with a brain haematoma and cerebral oedema.

After undergoing emergency surgery and being placed in a medically induced coma, Chapman’s management company, Vote Boxing, said she has had another successful procedure.

“This marks another important step in her recovery while also making it safer for her to travel back to the UK,” a statement said.

“If everything continues to progress as hoped, we are aiming for Raven to fly home sometime next week, where she can continue her recovery surrounded by her family and loved ones.

“Although there is still a long road ahead, this is a significant milestone, and we remain hopeful as Raven continues to make progress each day.”

Chapman has won 10 professional fights with two losses.

The Norwich-born fighter lost to Skye Nicolson for the WBC featherweight title in October 2024 in the only women’s world-title fight ever held in Saudi Arabia.

A GoFundMe page has been launched to help raise funds for Chapman’s rehabilitation and after-care has raised over £88,000.

“We would also like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank everyone who has supported Raven through her GoFundMe, as well as everyone who has sent messages, shared their prayers, and shown kindness throughout this incredibly difficult time,” the statement added.

“Your generosity and support have meant more than words can express and have provided tremendous strength to Raven and her loved ones.

“Thank you for continuing to keep Raven in your thoughts as she continues her recovery.”

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How to watch the women’s National Bank Open presented by Rogers: Streaming options for the Round of 16

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1 hour ago

August 8, 2026

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Aug. 8, 2026 4:45 am EDT Updated

There are four women’s matches at the National Bank Open presented by Rogers today, the best being No. 11-ranked Marta Kostyuk versus No. 8 Iga Swiatek.