Undefeated Samantha Worthington and France’s Caroline Veyre have been added to the July 26 Claressa Shields-Lani Daniels card at Little Cesar’s Arena in Detroit.
Worthington, 11-0 (7 KOs), is co-promoted by Shields’ T-Rex Promotions and Salita Promotions and hopes to take one step closer to winning a world title when she collides with France’s Victoire Piteau, 14-2 (2 KOs) for the WBA junior welterweight interim strap.
“I feel so confident that I’m more than ready to make a statement at this level, and that statement will be made in the ring July 26, at Little Caesar’s Arena,” Worthington said. “The super lightweight division isn’t ready for ‘The Heat’ and I’m about to show exactly why I belong at the top.”
“My ambition is to conquer the most prestigious fights and win the most iconic titles in the world of boxing,” said Piteau. “To get there, I will give everything—my strength, my courage, and my unwavering determination. I can’t wait to fight in the United States against Samantha Worthington. From now on, I continue writing my story in the United States, ready to win with heart, fierce determination, and the utmost respect for this sport.”
Meanwhile, the 9-1 Veyre, who fights out of Montreal, steps into the ring for the second time this year when she faces France’s Licia Boudersa, 23-3-2 (4 KOs) in a WBC featherweight title eliminator.
Atop the DAZN-televised and Salita Promotions card is Shields, 16-0 (3 KOs), defending her world heavyweight title against IBF light heavyweight boss Daniels, 11-2-2 (1 KO).