DETROIT (January 15, 2025)– Some of the best up-and-coming women’s boxing talent will join The GWOAT Claressa Shields on the undercard of “SUPER FIGHT SUNDAY”, a special Sunday night world championship event taking place on February 2, at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, Mich., and airing live on global streaming service DAZN. Shields headlines the card in her hometown and will attempt to win the Undisputed Heavyweight World Championship against undefeated Danielle Perkins. Shields, along with leading promoter Dmitriy Salita and Salita Promotions, will shine a spotlight on women’s boxing throughout the night.
Salita Promotions has signed WBC International featherweight champion Caroline Veyre, (PRO: v-air) as the Paris native prepares to fight for the vacant WBA Intercontinental title, as well as Puerto Rico’s Olympic darling Ashleyann Lozada who will make her anticipated professional boxing debut on Feb. 2. Also on the card is world-rated, 140-pound contender Samantha Worthington of Kentucky, who is coming off a statement victory in December and looking for a title shot against division kingpin Katie Taylor.
Tickets for the event at Dort Financial Center are on sale now and can be purchased online or in person at the Dort Financial Center Box Office.?
“Four of the fights on this undisputed world championship fight card are exceptional women’s bouts,” said Salita. “Salita Promotions is proud to partner with Claressa Shields in an effort to advance women’s boxing. Together, we strive to create equal opportunities in exposure and promotion, push for equal purses and help all our fighters achieve their dreams of becoming world champions and stars in the sport.
“Ashleyann Lozada, Puerto Rico’s first female Olympian, and French contender Caroline Veyre are world-class athletes with incredible potential,” Salita continued. “I’m honored they have entrusted Salita Promotions to guide their careers to the next level. They join Claressa and Sammy Worthington, the current WBA No. 1 contender, on our expanding roster of the sport’s premier talent.”
“Women’s boxing is at such an exciting moment right now,” said Shields. “Having three women’s bouts on DAZN is a milestone we couldn’t have imagined five or 10 years ago. I’m proud to have blazed the trail for incredible fighters like Samantha Worthington, who’s quickly making a name for herself, and the talented women signed with Salita Promotions. This reflects my vision of not just excelling in the ring but creating opportunities as a promoter. I’m building a blueprint for the next generation to show them what’s possible. On February 2 in Flint, fans are in for several exciting matchups and one unforgettable night of boxing!”
Veyre, a 36-year-old Parisian, now fighting out of Montreal, is 8-1 and has a crowd-pleasing style. She will take on Carmen Vargas (5-2-1) of Houston, Texas, for the vacant Women’s WBA Intercontinental featherweight title.
Winning gold at the 2015 Pan American Games and reaching the quarterfinals at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Veyre joins Salita Promotions with world title aspirations. Most recently, she defeated Gabriela Bouvier last December for the Women’s WBC International featherweight title. Veyre made her professional debut in 2022 when she earned a unanimous decision victory over Liliana Marisela Borquez following an accomplished amateur career. Her sights are on division champs Amanda Serrano and Skye Nicholson.
“I am so excited and elated to join Salita Promotions,” Veyre said. “Their actions, dedication, and belief in women’s boxing reassures me in the choice I’ve made with Dmitriy. Being part of the same promotion and co-manager as Claressa Shields, the best female boxer in the world, is highly motivating for me. I work hard to always give my best, and I am more determined than ever to dominate this division. Let’s just say there’s a new sheriff in town!”
Ashleyann Lozada, remarkably,is Puerto Rico’s first female boxer to participate in the Olympic Games. She will make her professional debut against Denise Moran (3-0) of San Diego, Calif. A native of Corozal, Lozada qualified for the 2024 Paris Games by clinching a bronze medal at the 2023 Pan American Games. She is the only Puerto Rican athlete, male or female, to win gold medals at the 2018 and 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games. The 33-year-old Lozada was influenced by watching Miguel Cotto in her youth.
“I have worked my whole life for this moment,” said Lozada. “I can’t wait to step into the ring as a pro and show my fans in Puerto Rico and everyone watching around the world that nothing will stop this Boricua from reaching my dream of becoming a world champion.”
The power-punching Sammy “The Heat” Worthington (10-0, 7 KOs) of Lexington, Ky., by way of Folsom, Calif., returns to the Dort Financial Center just six weeks after a statement win in December to square off against Lithuania’s Vaid Masiokaite (10-26-6, 1 KO). Worthington continues to make her way toward a world title shot. She is currently ranked No. 2 in the IBF, No. 3 in the WBO and No. 6 in the WBC and WBA at 140 pounds and, with a win on Feb. 2, could be in-line to fight for a world title this year.
“The Heat” is co-promoted by Shields’ T-Rex Promotions and Salita Promotions.
“Katie Taylor is the ultimate goal I’m striving for,” said Worthington, 29. “She is the best in the world, and there’s nothing more I would like than a shot at her world titles.”
To request media credentials for the February 2nd event, please apply today via https://www.bzapr.com/events/super-brawl-sunday-claressa-shields-vs-danielle-perkins
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