Claressa Shields secures undisputed heavyweight title, defeating Danielle Perkins
Claressa Shields secures undisputed heavyweight title, defeating Danielle Perkins

Claressa Shields secures undisputed heavyweight title, defeating Danielle Perkins

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Claressa Shields solidified her status as boxing's 'G.W.O.A.T.' by defeating Danielle Perkins at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, Michigan, making history as the first undisputed women's heavyweight champion. The fight, which aired on DAZN, ended with a unanimous decision in favor of Shields (100-89, 97-92, 99-90) after she knocked Perkins down in the final seconds of the tenth round. Shields, who now holds titles in three different weight classes, displayed impressive power and skill, especially despite fighting with a torn ligament in her shoulder. The victory adds to her legacy as she becomes the first boxer, male or female, to achieve undisputed status in the four-belt era in three divisions. The event was marked by a passionate local crowd, who rallied behind Shields with chants typical of her fights. Her performance not only highlights her prowess in the ring but also her commitment to advancing women's boxing.

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