Claressa Shields, the undisputed “GWOAT” of boxing, is absolutely gunning for her biggest fight yet. She’s eyeing Ford Field in downtown Detroit for a potential “super fight” on Saturday, Feb. 6. If these plans materialize, Shields would shatter another glass ceiling, becoming the very first female boxer to ever headline a stadium card in the United States. Promoters are already buzzing about drawing a massive crowd of 50,000 fans to witness this historic event.
That Ford Field Super Fight? It’s Actually Happening
Shields’ longtime promoter, Dmitriy Salita, is making this ambitious dream a reality. He told The Detroit News on Thursday that recent discussions with Ford Field representatives were “great,” laying serious groundwork. Salita is laser-focused on Saturday, Feb. 6, positioning it perfectly for the week before the Super Bowl. He’s openly branding this as a “super fight” and believes it’s the absolute right moment to “make history again, to break another glass ceiling.” Salita wants this incredible milestone in Detroit, her home turf. He’s pushing to finalize the deal by early November, aiming to ensure maximum visibility and to help women’s sports grow as a direct result.
The Unblemished Record and Who Could Face Her
Shields isn’t just talking big; she’s backing it up. She’s **undefeated at 19-0** as a professional. Her last outing was August 15, scoring a dominant sixth-round TKO over Kaye Scott at a nearly sold-out State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Before that, she was in Detroit on February 22 at Little Caesars Arena, securing a unanimous decision win against Franchon Crews-Dezurn. That fight was part of her historic $8-million contract. She’s pulled in over 10,000 fans multiple times in Michigan, and headlined at The O2 Arena in London in 2022, drawing 20,000 fans when she beat Savannah Marshall. So, who could step into the ring? Salita mentioned contenders: Chantelle Cameron (22-1) and Lauren Price (10-0) from the UK, plus Cris Cyborg (30-2) from Brazil. Salita also hinted at “other significant names” being worked on, promising truly great fighters.
Shields, 31, a Flint native, two-time Olympic gold-medalist, and Michigan Sports Hall of Famer, is already a legend. Now, she’s aiming for a monumental feat no woman has accomplished in the U.S. This isn’t just another fight; it’s a chance to rewrite the history books for women’s boxing. We’ll be on the edge of our seats, waiting to hear who gets the call and if Salita can lock down this Ford Field showdown by November. You know we’ll be watching!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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