Undisputed super middleweight champion Claressa Shields is reportedly interested in fighting unified super welterweight champion Natasha Jonas later this year.
“We love the fight,” Shields’ promoter, Dmitriy Salita, said.
“The ball is in Natasha’s court I know she talked about wanting to fight Claressa but has not stepped up to the plate to accept it after receiving an offer.”
Previously, Shields has expressed an interest in fighting near her hometown of Flint, Michigan, but Salita has said that his client is willing to travel to the United Kingdom to fight Jonas.
“Yes we love the UK boxing culture, it’s fans and media,” Salita added.
Shields last fought in October. She traveled overseas not once, but twice to fight the only woman to beat her as an amateur — Savannah Marshall. The Flint, Michigan native handed previously unbeaten champion Savannah Marshall by unanimous decision and claimed the undisputed super middleweight championship. The two publicly expressed a willingness to fight again, but no deal has been reached for a rematch.
“Claressa traveled thousands of miles away from her home to avenge her only loss in another event that broke viewership records for not just boxing, but women’s sports,” Salita continued.
“Claressa grew up in one of the most challenging places Flint, Michigan USA. She understands her role, gives back her time and money in her community and understands what she represents around the world.”
