Claressa Shields vs Katie Taylor would be a massive fight in women’s boxing as the two biggest names more or less in today’s times.
In female professional boxing.
One from the Ireland and the other from America.
Both have put together impressive runs as amateurs and professionals over the years capturing Olympic Gold and world titles.
Although not being called for, it would take a big jump in weight from Taylor and a catchweight to make it, here’s why we think it may make sense of no Laila Ali vs Shields fight happens or if no Ronda Rousey vs Taylor fight happens in 2026:
- It settles the long-running GWOAT (Greatest Woman Of All Time) debate between the two top P4P stars.
- Shields is the only boxer (male or female) to become undisputed in three weight classes in the four-belt era.
- Taylor is a two-division undisputed champ with iconic wins like the Serrano trilogy, proving massive drawing power.
- Shields has openly said she’d drop to 147 lbs for big money, showing it’s realistically possible.
- Taylor has called it a “fantasy fight” but acknowledged the dream appeal for fans.
- It would be the biggest women’s superfight since Taylor-Serrano I, potentially topping MSG sellouts.
- Crosses weight classes dramatically (Shields at 154-175+ lbs vs. Taylor at 135-140 lbs), creating historic “size vs. skill” narrative.
- Shields’ size/power advantage vs. Taylor’s elite speed/technique would spark endless style debates.
- Olympic pedigree clash: both have gold medals (Shields two, Taylor one), elevating prestige.
- Shields self-proclaims “GWOAT” — beating Taylor would cement her claim undisputedly.
- Taylor’s global Irish fanbase + Shields’ U.S. star power = massive international PPV buys.
- It proves women’s boxing can headline major cards without male co-features.
Boosts visibility: Shields’ fights draw millions; Taylor’s Serrano bouts hit 1.5M+ viewers. - Catchweight precedent exists (e.g., Taylor-Serrano at 136-140 lbs), making logistics feasible.
- Ends years of fan/media hypotheticals and P4P rankings arguments.
Attracts crossover fans from MMA/UFC due to Shields’ background and trash-talk hype. - Generates record revenue: could exceed women’s boxing PPV highs with proper promotion.
- Inspires next generation by pitting legends across eras/divisions.
Shields has teased it in interviews, keeping the storyline alive for years.
Let’s see what happens on that though.
Claressa Shields is going to new levels and new heights all the time as by far the most popular and best female boxer in America.
Everywhere she goes in America now Shields is being greeted with adoration, unlike another female boxer — who is despised across the entire United States.
Shields and Taylor can do great things with a fight if they wanted to.
