Tori Nelson vs Claressa Shields January 12th Live on ShoBox The New Generation at 10 p.m. ET/PT from Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y.
Shields defeated Nikki Adler Aug. 4 on SHOWTIME to capture the WBC and vacant IBF titles less than one year after she became the first American boxer to win back-to-back Olympic gold medals. The 22-year-old native of Flint, Mich., returns to face Tori Nelson, a seven-year veteran with seven times the professional ring experience.
Shields: "I'm truly excited to have the chance to demonstrate my skills against an opponent the caliber of Tori Nelson,” Shields said. “I'm honored to be headlining the first ShoBox of 2018, and I know January 12 will be a great night for the fans. This will be the beginning of a historic year for me and for women's boxing."
Tori Nelson (17-0-3, 2 KOs) won a middleweight world championship in 2011 and has wins over previously unbeaten Alicia Napoleon and Mia St. John. The 41-year-old, Nelson of Ashburn, Va., looks to capture another world title in a showdown with the hungry, and powerful rising star in women’s boxing.
Nelson: "Ever since Claressa turned pro, I have wanted this fight,” Nelson said. “She's young and talented, but my experience will make the difference. Since I became a boxer, I have dreamed of being in big fights on television. I am confident that I will win this fight and remain undefeated. And I plan to retire as an undefeated world champion.”
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