Wednesday 8 February 2017 15:42, UK
Claressa Shields will cement her name further into the history books of American boxing when she becomes the first women to headline a premium television event.
Shields entered the record books last summer as the first American boxer to retain an Olympic title when she defended her middleweight crown in Rio.
The 21-year-old then called time on an amateur career which saw her win all but one of her 78 bouts when she made a winning debut in the pro ranks in November.
She will now top the bill on Showtime's "ShoBox: The New Generation" when she faces Hungarian Szilvia Szabados in Detroit on March 10.
"It is a dream come true to be the first woman to headline a boxing card on premium television," the two-time Olympic champion told ESPN.
"March 10 will be a historic night for boxing and all of the women who give so much to advance our sport. I want to thank Showtime, MGM Grand Detroit and Salita Promotions for this opportunity, and I will do everything to give my home state fans and the viewers a night to remember."
Shields tackles the former world title challenger over six, two-minute rounds with the regional North American Boxing Federation belt up from grabs.
"The NABF was one of the first titles that the great Muhammad Ali fought for and won after his 1960 win at the Olympic Games!!!!" Shields posted on Instagram.
"To be given the opportunity to follow in his footsteps is an honour! And I'll continue to carry his legacy!"
