Nikki Adler Determined to Prevail in WBC Showdown

From WBC:

OLDER ADLER CONFIDENT OF DENTING YOUNGER SHIELDS

World Boxing Council super middleweight champion, Nikki Adler defends her crown against double Olympic gold medalist Claressa “T-Rex” Shields on Friday August 4 live on SHOWTIME from the MGM Grand in Detroit.

Adler (16-0, 9 KO’S) is determined to put the talented, but less experienced Shields “To the sword,” determined that the only way Claressa`s arm will be raised aloft, will be to protect herself against a rain of blows, from a reigning champion.

“It’s a great opportunity to fight in the United States as our event is televised by SHOWTIME. I have been a multiple champion and Claressa is a twice Olympic gold medalist. I’m sure it will be a great fight and we will show all our respective and perspective up in the ring. I had a great preparation, maybe the best of my career, and I am totally sure that I will defend my belt successfully,” confidently stated Adler.

Shields (3-0, 1 KO) of Flint, Mich., Is considered the best amateur boxer in the United States. She is also the first fighter in this country to win two consecutive gold medals in the Olympic Games, she currently holds the NABF And WBC Silver belts.

Tickets for this event promoted by Salita Promotions are available at www.ticketmaster.com with prices of $ 350, $ 250, $ 125 and $ 60 dollars.