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Claressa Shields vs Maricela Cornejo LIVE: UK start time, undercard and how to follow – GWOAT returns to ring after Savannah Marshall win

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Jun 2, 2023
Claressa Shields vs Maricela Cornejo LIVE: UK start time, undercard and how to follow - GWOAT returns to ring after Savannah Marshall win


Claressa Shields will return to the ring for the first time since beating Savannah Marshall as she takes on Maricela Cornejo this weekend.

The GWOAT managed to beat her great rival in London to claim the WBA, IBF, WBC and WBO middleweight titles, and she will put them all on the line.

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Shields is the undisputed female middleweight champion of the worldCredit: Top Rank

The 28-year-old is still undefeated in her professional career and will be confident of seeing off Cornejo before setting up a rematch against Marshall.

Shields was set to face Hanna Gabriels but she was removed from the card due to VADA test results.

The No 1 ranked contender ‘La Diva’ Cornejo has stepped in and will be looking to pull off a shock.

Shields vs Cornejo: Date and start time

This 10-round middleweight title clash will take place on Saturday, June 3.

It is being held at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.

The undercard is set to get underway from midnight UK time with the main event expected at around 4am on Sunday morning for UK fans.

Shields vs Cornejo: TV channel and live stream

The fight will be shown live on DAZN from 2am and will be included in the standard subscription.

It can be streamed at DAZN.com or via the DAZN app.

talkSPORT will have all the latest news from the fight.

The 'GWOAT' is looking to remain an undefeated world champion

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The ‘GWOAT’ is looking to remain an undefeated world championCredit: Lawrence Lustig/BOXXER

Shields vs Cornejo: Undercard

Subject to change

  • Main Event: Claressa Shields vs Maricela Cornejo – for WBA, WBC, and WBO middleweight titles
  • Ardreal Holmes Jr vs Wendy Toussaint
  • Joseph Hicks vs Antonio Todd
  • Marlon Harrington vs Gheith Karim
  • Joshua James Pagan vs Ronnell Burnett
  • Sarah Liegmann vs Carisse Brown
  • Da’Velle Smith vs Kahydlian Woods
  • Vernon Webber vs Fernando Rodrigo Simoes de Almeida

Shields vs Cornejo: What has been said?

Shields: “The ‘GWOAT’ is bringing championship boxing back to Detroit!

“After my historic victory over Savannah Marshall in the UK, I wanted a true homecoming fight in the US.

“I’m really excited to headline the first fight ever at Little Caesars Arena.

“This is a big, important fight for me and will be another great fight for women’s boxing. I’m ready to defend my titles and win in dramatic fashion in Detroit!”

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