(APR 27) On June 22, 2018, at the Masonic Temple, in Detroit, Michigan, in addition to the Claressa Shields vs. Hanna Gabriels headliner on Showtime boxing, Special Addition, they will also  feature extensive highlights of unified women’s middleweight champion Christina Hammer (22-0, 10 KOs) as she defends her WBC / WBO titles in her U.S. debut against former world champion Tori Nelson (17-1-3, 2 KOs).

According to a press release they said that if both Shields and Hammer win their bouts on this upcoming event, in their 160-pound bouts----- they will then meet in a fall blockbuster on SHOWTIME to determine the undisputed women’s middleweight world champion.

Shields said, “I’m glad Christina Hammer will be fighting that night as well. After I beat champion Hanna Gabriels, I want to unify all the middleweight belts against Hammer.  I’ve never been so motivated. This will be a great year for women’s boxing. It’s our time!”

Hammer said, “I have been training intensively for months for my first fight in the U.S.  I can’t wait to show my skills, desire and hunger to America and prove that I am THE middleweight champion of the world. While I have great respect for Tori Nelson, I promise I will defeat her in spectacular fashion on June 22 and send a message to Claressa Shields. It’s my time to shine!”