Claressa Shield vs Lauren Price talks are 'ongoing' after American star reclaimed world middleweight titles in Atlanta

Claressa Shields became a three-time world middleweight champion after stopping Kaye Scott in the sixth round in Atlanta on Saturday, reclaiming the WBC and WBA belts. Promoter Dmitriy Salita confirmed that talks are ongoing for Shields to face British unified welterweight champion Lauren Price, who is also an Olympic gold medallist. Both fighters share the distinction of being Olympic gold medallists, adding extra significance to a potential matchup.