Claressa Shields (14-0, 2 KOs) challenges Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse (7-1, 2 KOs) on July 27 live from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The contest features Flint’s three-division world champion up against the newly crowned WBC heavyweight champion of Canada. The championship bout is scheduled for 10 rounds with the vacant WBO light heavyweight title also on the line.
Among the Shields vs Joanisse undercard bouts, Miami-based Michel Rivera (25-1, 14 KOs) of the Dominican Republic faces Hugo Alberto Roldan (22-2-1, 7 KOs) of Argentina in a 10-rounder at super lightweight. In a 10-rounder at junior welterweight, Detroit-based Shohjahon Ergashev (24-1, 21 KOs) of Uzbekistan goes up against Julian Smith (8-2, 5 KOs) of Country Club Hills, Illinois.
Plus, Ernesto Mercado (15-0, 14 KOs) of Upland, California takes on Hector Edgardo Sarmiento (21-2, 14 KOs) of Argentina also in a 10-round 140-pound matchup. The full lineup can be found below.
Claressa Shields vs Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse live stream
Claressa Shields vs Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse live stream is available on DAZN. The start time is 9 pm ET / 6 pm PT. Free prelims begin at 6 pm ET / 3 pm PT.
Claressa Shields vs Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse results
Get Claressa Shields vs Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse full fight card results below.
Main card
- Claressa Shields def. Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse by TKO (R2) – (contested at 175 lbs) – Joanisse’s WBC heavyweight title, vacant WBO light heavyweight title | Watch highlights
- Michel Rivera def. Hugo Alberto Roldan by split decision (99-90, 94-95, 98-91)
- Julian Smith def. Shohjahon Ergashev by split decision (94-95, 95-94, 95-94)
Prelims
- Cameran Pankey def. Shaileik Paisley by unanimous decision (60-54, 60-54, 60-54)
- Josiah Shackleford def. Gordie Russ II by unanimous decision (59-55, 59-55, 59-55)
- Husam Al Mashhadi def. Bruno Leonardo Romay by KO (R1 at 0:56)
- Ernesto Mercado def. Hector Edgardo Sarmiento by TKO (corner stoppage, R4 at 3:00)
- Jaquan McElroy def. Travis Floyd by unanimous decision (40-36, 39-37, 39-37)
- Samantha Worthington def. Edina Kiss by TKO (corner stoppage, R3 at 3:00)
- Danielle Perkins def. Christianne Fahey by unanimous decision (60-54, 59-55, 59-55)