Claress Shields vs Lani Daniels: Odds, Prediction, & How to Watch

Claressa Shields will take on Lani Daniels on July 26 with the IBF, WBO, WBC, and WBF heavyweight titles on the line. The fight takes place at Little Ceasers Arena in Detroit, Michigan.

Shields 16-0-0 (3 KOs) defeated Danielle Perkins via unanimous decision earlier this year and is looking to build on her stronghold in the heavyweight division.

Daniels, meanwhile, is 11-2-2 with one career knockout. She is the current IBF light heavyweight champion and is moving up to chase greatness against the GWOAT.

👑 Five-weight world champion
🏆 Three-weight undisputed world champion
🥇 Two-time Olympic gold medalist
✅ Beaten every opponent she has ever faced in a boxing ring

“The GWOAT” Claressa Shields is back this weekend vs Lani Daniels on DAZN 🔥 pic.twitter.com/r8iSA8h1fX
— Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) July 24, 2025

Ahead of the contest, let's have a look at the odds and prediction (odds via DraftKings)

Shields vs Daniels Moneyline odds

Moneyline: Shields -4000, Daniels +1300

Shields vs Daniels Knockout odds

KO/TKO/DQ: Shields +140, Daniels +4000

Shields vs Daniels Decision odds

Decision: Shields -180, Daniels +2000

Shields vs Daniels total rounds odds

Total Rounds: 8.5 (Over -270 / Under +190)

Shields vs Daniels prediction

Claressa Shields is the bigger fighter. While she is not necessarily a knockout artist, Shields showed her power carries to the heavyweight division in her last fight, brutally dropping Danielle Perkins.

Lani Daniels is moving up in weight, hence, she might need time to adapt to the heavier weight class. That could see her initially struggle to get herself going and adjust against what Shields has to offer.

Shields will use her size and strength, as well as her superior technical qualities, kto keep Daniels at bay. She is expected to have firm control over the course of the fight.

Later in the contest, Shields might be willing to exchange more if Daniels fails to gain her respect in terms of power. That should open the door for a TKO win for Shields.

Prediction: Claressa Shields by knockout