“I’ll Gladly Welcome It” – Claressa Shields Opens the Door to a

Claressa Shields has never been one to shy away from the biggest challenges, and she’s making that crystal clear once again. With a simple but powerful statement — “I’ll gladly welcome it” — the self-proclaimed GWOAT has thrown the door wide open to a potential blockbuster showdown with unbeaten star Lauren Price.

The comment immediately ignited speculation across the boxing world. Price, an Olympic gold medalist with a rapidly growing profile, has been viewed by many as one of the most dangerous rising forces in women’s boxing. A clash with Shields would represent not just a major step up in competition, but a defining moment for both fighters’ legacies.

For Shields, the potential fight fits perfectly with her career-long mindset. She has consistently chased the toughest opponents across multiple weight classes, collecting titles and silencing doubters along the way. Rather than protecting her record, Shields appears eager to test herself against another elite name—especially one who brings speed, skill, and momentum into the ring.

The intrigue lies in the contrast. Shields’ physical dominance, experience, and championship pedigree against Price’s sharp boxing IQ, athleticism, and hunger. It’s a stylistic matchup that fans and analysts are already dissecting, even before any official talks are confirmed.

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While no deal has been announced, Shields’ public openness sends a strong message: if Lauren Price wants the biggest fight of her career, the invitation is there. And if it happens, it could become one of the most talked-about women’s boxing events of the year.

Price is a unified champion at welterweight and promoter Ben Shalom told BoxingScene last week that his unbeaten fighter is the only woman in the world with a shot at beating Shields. Price has also called for the bout but, before any chat about Shields can gather real pace, she must negotiate her first fight in a year on April 4 in Cardiff.

Having defeated Natasha Jonas last time out, the 31-year-old Price – 9-0 (2 KOs) and an Olympic gold medallist – faces Stephanie Pineiro Aquino at the Cardiff Arena.