Claressa Shields joins fellow boxing superstars Canelo Alvarez and Katie Taylor when she competes in Detroit, Michigan on June 3. Little Caesars Arena hosts the bout between the undisputed middleweight champion Shields and Maricela Cornejo.
This fight is the first boxing card to take place at Little Caesars Arena and the event will air on DAZN.
A three-time undisputed champion, Shields has always found a way to honor Flint, Michigan. Thinking of the future of boxing and beyond, the "GWOAT" is partnering with Kronk Boxing Gym and the Emanuel Steward Champions Of Tomorrow to provide tickets to local programs that provide services for young kids in Detroit and Flint.
“There’s nothing more meaningful than helping the kids,” said Shields. “I want to give hope to the hopeless; help those less fortunate than me, and let them know I come from the exact same streets they come from. I want them to know that even though circumstances sometimes look like you can’t make it, keep striving, and you will. I’m a real example to them of how they too can realize their dreams. On June 3, when I fight and win, it will be for them, as well as for history."
WATCH: Claressa Shields vs. Maricela Cornejo, live on DAZN
Cornejo steps up to the plate as Hanna Gabriels, Shields' original opponent, failed a VADA drug test. "La Diva" has won three in a row and has six wins via knockout.
Outside of the main event, several young guns and local competitors will look to make an impact. Here is a look into the entire main card of Shields vs. Cornejo.
Claressa Shields vs. Maricela Cornejo undercard
Ardreal Holmes Jr. vs. Wendy Toussaint
- Division/Weight: Super Welterweight
- Holmes record: 13-0
- Toussaint record: 14-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
In the co-main event, Ardreal Holmes Jr. faces Wendy Toussaint. Holmes (13-0) turned pro in 2016. The 28-year-old Olympic alternate has won five bouts via knockout. From Flint, he last fought in February, beating Ismael Villarreal via split decision.
“It means the world to me to be fighting in front of my fans in Michigan,” said Holmes. “I want to put on a great performance in this fight and open the doors toward contending for a world title in the near future. Flint watched me and Claressa train together for years, so it’ll be a treat for them to see us in action and in person on a night that’s going to be one to remember.”
Toussaint (14-1) turned pro in 2013. In 2020, he had his unbeaten streak snapped by Charles Conwell. "Haitian Fire" recovered by winning two in a row, his last bout a unanimous decision win over Asinia Byfield in June 2022.
“I’m really excited for this fight,” said Toussaint. “Winning this fight is going to propel me where I want to go, which is the top of the sport. I’m really happy with my team and promoter Joe DeGuardia of Star Boxing for putting me in this position.”
Joseph Hicks vs. Antonio Todd
- Division/Weight: Middleweight
- Hicks record: 6-0
- Todd record: 14-7 with one no-contest
- Belts at stake: N/A
Joseph Hicks and Antonio Todd will be in action at middleweight. The 29-year-old Hicks turned pro in 2022 and has won five of six fights by stoppage. Todd (14-7) turned pro in 2018. The 28-year-old is 2-2 in his last four fights, his last bout a unanimous decision loss against Anthony Sims Jr. in December.
Joshua Pagan vs. Ronnell Burnett
- Division/Weight: Super Lightweight
- Pagan record: 6-0
- Burnett record: 9-0
- Belts at stake: N/A
Joshua Pagan faces Ronnell Burnett in super lightweight action. Winner of the 2021 U.S. Amateur Welterweight National Championship, Pagan (6-0) turned pro in 2022. The Michigan native beat Wesley Rivers in his last bout in April. Working with his father and former boxer Tony, Joshua is motivated to make an impact in the sport.
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“My influences in boxing were my family,” Pagan told The Sporting News. “We’d always gather and watch fights growing up. I was always surrounded by boxing; my father used to be a boxer when I was younger. I always wanted to be like my dad, and that really motivated me to want to give it a go. The biggest piece of advice he gave me is to be consistent. There’s been a lot of ups and downs; I’ve lost a lot of fights in the amateurs and won some. No matter what, keep pushing forward.
Burnett (9-0) turned pro in 2017. "Punisher" last fought in December, beating Dan Abram via TKO. Five of his nine wins have come via knockout.
Marlon Harrington vs. Gheith Karim
- Division/Weight: Super Welterweight
- Harrington record: 8-1
- Karim record: 9-0
- Belts at stake: N/A
In 154-pound action, Marlon Harrington faces Gheith Karim. Harrington (8-1) was born in Detroit and turned pro in 2019. The 30-year-old lost his last bout, in October, against Marquis Taylor. All but one of his wins have come via knockout.
Karim (9-0) turned pro in 2016. His last bout was a majority decision win over Ramses Agaton in March.
Sarah Liegmann vs. Carisse Brown
- Division/Weight: Featherweight
- Liegmann record: 7-0
- Brown record: 9-0
- Belts at stake: N/A
Sarah Liegmann faces Carisse Brown. Liegmann (7-0) is a multi-time kickboxing champion with over 17 world amateur titles. The 21-year-old, who has trained with Shields, turned pro in 2021. Her last bout was a TKO win against Diana Kulinova in March.
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Brown (7-4) turned pro in 2020 and lost her debut. The 36-year-old is on a three-fight losing streak, her last bout being a TKO loss to Rebecca Hawker.
When is Claressa Shields vs. Maricela Cornejo?
- Date: Saturday, June 3 | Sunday, June 4
- Start time: 9 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. PT | 2 a.m. BST | 11 a.m. AEST
- Main event: 12 a.m. ET | 9 p.m. PT | 5 a.m. BST | 2 p.m. AEST (Approx.)
Shields vs. Cornejo starts on June 3, with the main card to begin at 9 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. PT | 2 a.m. BST | 11 a.m. AEST. The main event should start around 12 a.m. ET | 9 p.m. PT | 5 a.m. BST | 2 p.m. AEST, depending on when the undercard fights last.
WATCH: Claressa Shields vs. Maricela Cornejo, live on DAZN
How to watch Claressa Shields vs. Maricela Cornejo
| Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
| United States | Sat. June 3 | DAZN |
| United Kingdom | Sun. June 4 | DAZN |
| Australia | Sun. June 4 | DAZN |
The event is available as part of your DAZN subscription.
Claressa Shields vs. Maricela Cornejo price: How much does the card cost?
- DAZN monthly subscription: $19.99 on a 12-month contract or $24.99 month-to-month in U.S. / $24.99 per month in Canada / £9.99 in the U.K. on a 12-month contract, or £19.99 month-to-month / 13.99 AUD
- DAZN annual subscription: $224.99 in the U.S., $199.99 in Canada, £99.99 in the U.K.
