Shields vs Taylor

When is Shields vs Taylor?

Claressa Shields could take on Katie Taylor in Spring 2024 in the United States.

The fight would be scheduled for 12 rounds in the Welterweight division, which means the weight limit would be 147 pounds (10.5 stone or 66.7 KG).

Shields vs Taylor stats

Claressa Shields would step into the ring with an undefeated record of 14 wins, zero loses and 0 draws, 2 of those wins coming by the way of knock out.

Katie Taylor would make her way to the ring with a record of 23 wins, 1 loss and 0 draws, with 6 of those wins by knock out.

The stats suggest Taylor would have advantage in power over Shields, with a 26% knock out percentage over Shields' 14%.

Claressa Shields is the younger woman by 9 years, at 28 years old.

Shields has a height advantage of 3 inches over Taylor. This also extends to a 2-inch reach advantage.

Both Claressa Shields & Katie Taylor fight out of an orthodox stance.

Shields is currently the less experienced professional fighter, having had 10 less fights, and made her debut in 2016, 7 days earlier than Taylor, whose first professional fight was in 2016. She has fought 83 less professional rounds, 121 to Taylor's 204.

Shields vs Taylor form

Shields remains undefeated as a professional.

In her last fight, she defeated Maricela Cornejo on 3rd June 2023 by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Little Ceasars Arena, Detroit, United States.

Previous to that, she had defeated Savannah Marshall on 15th October 2022 by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at The O2 Arena, London, United Kingdom.

Going into that contest, she had beat Ema Kozin on 5th February 2022 by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Motorpoint Arena, Wales.

Before that, she had won against Marie Eve Dicaire on 5th March 2021 by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Dort Federal Event Center, Michigan, United States.

She had beat Ivana Habazin on 10th January 2020 by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Ocean Resort Casino, New Jersey.

Katie Taylor has beaten 4 of her last 5 opponents.

In her last fight, she defeated Chantelle Cameron on 25th November 2023 by majority decision in their 10 round contest at 3Arena, Dublin, Ireland.

Previous to that, she had been beaten by Chantelle Cameron on 20th May 2023 by majority decision in their 10 round contest at 3Arena, Dublin.

Going into that contest, she had defeated Karen Elizabeth Carabajal on 29th October 2022 by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Wembley Arena, Wembley, United Kingdom.

Before that, she had won against Amanda Serrano on 30th April 2022 by split decision in their 10 round contest at Madison Square Garden, New York, United States.

She had defeated Firuza Sharipova on 11th December 2021 by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Echo Arena, Merseyside, United Kingdom.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Katie Taylor has been fighting more than Claressa Shields.

Claressa Shields last fought 8 months and 5 days ago, while Katie Taylor's last outing was 2 months and 14 days ago.

Shields' last 5 fights have come over a period of 4 years and 29 days, meaning she has been fighting on average every 9 months and 25 days. In those fights, she fought a total of 50 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 10 rounds on average.

Taylor's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 1 month and 28 days, meaning she has been fighting on average every 5 months and 6 days. In those fights, she fought a total of 50 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 10 rounds on average.

What are the odds on Shields vs Taylor?

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