Shadasia Green Focused on Daniels, Not Shields Matchup

Green says she won't look past former champion Lani Daniels in upcoming fight

Apr. 17, 2026 at 2:00am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and energy of a boxing match, with overlapping planes of vibrant blue, red, and yellow hues.Shadasia Green's disciplined focus on her next opponent, Lani Daniels, rather than a potential showdown with Claressa Shields, reflects her determination to handle her current business before considering any future fights.NYC Today

Shadasia Green, the current Ring, WBO, and IBF super middleweight champion, is set to face Lani Daniels on April 17th at Infosys Theater in New York. While a potential matchup with Claressa Shields has been discussed, Green says she is solely focused on the task at hand and won't look past Daniels, a former champion herself.

Why it matters

This fight is significant as Daniels previously lost her IBF heavyweight title to Shields, and comparisons will be drawn between Green and Shields' performances against Daniels. However, Green is determined to avoid looking ahead and is solely concentrated on the upcoming bout with Daniels.

The details

Green (16-1, 11 KOs) is heavily favored against Daniels, but the 36-year-old challenger is a former champion herself. Green has stated that she doesn't care about comparisons to how Shields performed against Daniels and is solely focused on the task at hand. A win over Daniels could potentially set up a lucrative matchup with Shields, the undisputed heavyweight champion, but Green has made it clear that she won't discuss any future fights until after she takes care of Daniels.

  • The fight between Shadasia Green and Lani Daniels will take place on Friday, April 17, 2026.
  • Claressa Shields most recently defended her undisputed heavyweight championship with a points win over Franchon Crews-Dezurn in February 2026.

The players

Shadasia Green

The current Ring, WBO, and IBF super middleweight champion who is set to face Lani Daniels on April 17th.

Lani Daniels

A former IBF heavyweight champion who lost her title to Claressa Shields in July 2025.

Claressa Shields

The undisputed heavyweight champion who has been linked to a potential matchup with Shadasia Green.

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What they’re saying

“The only person on my mind is Lani Daniels. I don't care about comparisons to how Claressa did, either. Daniels is a former champion, and I would be foolish to look past her and start talking about future fights. I won't do it.”

— Shadasia Green, Boxer

What’s next

If Shadasia Green is successful against Lani Daniels, a potential matchup with undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields could be in the works.

The takeaway

Shadasia Green is laser-focused on her upcoming fight against Lani Daniels and is refusing to look past the former champion, even with a potential lucrative matchup against Claressa Shields looming on the horizon. Green's disciplined approach highlights her determination to handle her current business before considering any future fights.