Negotiations for a Claressa Shields vs Lauren Price fight are ongoing after the American star reclaimed two world middleweight titles on Saturday. Shields took back WBC and WBA belts with a ruthless 6th‑round stoppage of Kaye Scott, becoming a middleweight world champion for a third time. Price, the unified welterweight champion, could be the next opponent for Shields and the American’s promoter Dmitriy Salita is keen to finalise terms for a battle between two Olympic gold medallists. “We’re working on it as we speak,” Salita told Sky Sports. “Our intention is to make the fight.

Based on my understanding, we have agreed to all the requests from [Price’s promotional team] BOXXER and Lauren’s side.” He added that they invited Lauren’s team to discuss details but the talks are still ongoing. Shields has also been linked with fights against WBO and IBF champion Tamm Thibeault and fellow American Mikaela Mayer, who faces Chantelle Cameron in Birmingham on August 29. Salita said the goal is another legacy‑making moment for Claressa and for boxing.

The State Farm Arena crowd included hip‑hop stars and boxing legends, underscoring the champion’s star power beyond the ring.