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Undisputed middleweight world champion Claressa Shields will take on number one contender Maricela Cornejo this Saturday, June 3 at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena.
Both warriors held a public training where they showed that they are in optimal conditions for this important meeting. The training took place at the Downtown Boxing Gym in Detroit. This is some of what the main participants of the event commented:
Claressa Shields
“Maricela Cornejo is tall, fresh and she has fought for the world title before. This opportunity to fight for my titles only comes once in a lifetime and she will surely want to take advantage of it. I’m excited to face an opponent that I know is ready to play.
“I have seen Cornejo on video and I have seen how she boxed. The thing is, I feel like I’m a league above these girls, and I’ll prove it on Saturday night.
I am super excited to fight in front of thousands at Little Caesars Arena. I have done a great preparation because I want to shine in front of my people. This is a great moment for Detroit and me, but the most important thing right now is to win this fight. It doesn’t matter who’s fighting me on Saturday, I’m going to beat them the same as all my previous opponents.”
Maricela Cornejo
“When I got the call, I was about to finish camp for a fight on June 6. It was the perfect moment. It all lined up so well that I couldn’t say no.
This was the first camp where I had a strength and conditioning coach. Coach Larry Wade got me in the best shape possible so I could take advantage of this opportunity.
“I know what kind of fighter Claressa is, but I also know what kind of fighter I am. I have absolutely no doubt about my ability with this new team that I have and the strength and confidence that they installed in me.”
The fight is organized by Salita Promotions and will be televised on DAZN.
Tickets for the live event are on sale now and can be purchased through 313Presents.com, Ticketmaster.com and the XFINITY Box Office at Little Caesars Arena.
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