Claressa Shields Becomes First Undisputed Heavyweight Champion in Three Classes
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Claressa Shields won the undisputed heavyweight title, becoming the first boxer to achieve this in three weight classes and solidifying her status in women's boxing.
FLINT, Mich. -- Claressa Shields has entered a league of her own.
The undefeated world champion boxer captured the undisputed heavyweight title with a unanimous decision victory over previously unbeaten Danielle Perkins on Sunday night. She dropped Perkins with a right hook in the final seconds of the 10th and final round to secure the victory.
With the win, she became the first boxer, male or female, in the four-belt era to become the undisputed champion in three different weight classes (junior middle, middle and heavyweight).
She now holds the WBC, WBF, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles. For women's boxing, the heavyweight division is considered 175 pounds and up.
