Shields Deserves Top Rank | Boxing News

Boxing News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 14, 2026 · 1m

Dmitriy Salita blasts the pound-for-pound rankings in women’s boxing, arguing that Claressa Shields is being unjustly ranked below Katie Taylor—despite Shields’ dominant record, Olympic golds, and victories over top names like Marshall and Hammer. With a big fight against Kaye Scott looming, Salita insists Shields’ resume speaks volumes and should place her at the very top. He laments the bias he sees influencing rankings, calling Shields’ achievements objective facts—not opinions—and frustrated that he still needs to defend her legacy. While respecting Taylor, Salita maintains Shields’…