Shields says fight with Price likely to take place in 2027

Aug 7 : Undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields expects her long-discussed blockbuster showdown with Wales' Lauren Price to be delayed until 2027.Price called for a fight with the American after beating Stephanie Pineiro in April to retain her welterweight world titles, with the pair coming face-to-face after the contest.Shields, 31, is due to move down to middleweight to challenge Australia's WBA and WBC champion Kaye Scott in Atlanta on August 15, but said she remained eager to face Price."When I look at Lauren fight, she's very explosive. She's fast. She got a lot of skill. I can't wait to get in there and showcase my skills against her," Shields told the BBC. "I think I will have this fight and I would love to fight again at the end of the year at 160lb (middleweight)."I thoug