Claressa Shields Makes History as Undisputed Women's Heavyweight Champion

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Claressa Shields made history by becoming the first-ever undisputed women's heavyweight champion and the first boxer in the four-belt era to be undisputed in three different weight classes. She won the match despite a shoulder injury that required surgery.

Key Points

  • Claressa Shields dropped Danielle Perkins to win the match
  • Shields landed 29% of her punches on Perkins and 36% of her power punches
  • Judges ruled the fight in favor of Shields with a unanimous decision

Pros

  • Claressa Shields made history as the first-ever undisputed women's heavyweight champion
  • She became the first boxer in the four-belt era to be undisputed in three different weight classes

Cons

  • Shields suffered a shoulder injury before the fight and will require surgery