SHIELDS DETERMINED TO MAKE THE CUT AGAINST “PAPER TIGER” SZABADOS

Double Olympic gold medalist Claressa Shields (1-0) fights  former world champion Szilvia Szabados (15-8, 6 KO’s) in  her second pro match this Friday,  and it`ll be broadcast  on SHOWTIME at 10 pm ET / PT,  for  the glittering prize of the NABF middleweight title.

“Detroit City Gold” venue, which is less than an hour from Shields hometown in Flint, Mich., Is promoted by Salita Promotions. It`s the first time women fighters have been the main event on SHOWTIME.  This is what Shields and  Szabados has to say, at the final Presser:

Claressa Shields: “I started boxing at age 11 and all I really wanted was a chance. This is one of those great opportunities. Her having 124 professional rounds means absolutely nothing to me.  Her 15-8 record with 6 KO’s is nothing to me either. But I’m glad she took the fight. She’s a challenge  on paper!   I’ve been training hard for three months.”

Szilvia Szabados: “I’m ready to fight and I’ve been waiting a long time for this one.   I feel good and I’m in great shape. Everyone has a destiny in life and I’m glad I chose to be a boxer. This is a great opportunity for me and I plan to take full advantage of it. I know she has the amateur experience, but I have more experience as a professional. We will see who`s the best woman,  this Friday.”