Shields Wins Historic Heavyweight Title Fight

Claressa Shields made history by defeating Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse in the second round to win world titles in a fourth and fifth weight division, including the WBC heavyweight and WBO light-heavyweight titles. Shields, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, floored Lepage-Joanisse three times with powerful combinations, securing her first knockout victory since 2017. The victory adds to Shields' undefeated record of 15-0, making her a four-division world champion. The event, held at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, also featured notable undercard bouts with Julian Smith achieving an upset split-decision victory over Shohjahon Ergashev. Shields expressed satisfaction with her newfound power and is contemplating her next move, potentially defending her new titles or moving back to a lower weight class.