Boxing-Shields crowned first undisputed women's heavyweight world champion


FILE PHOTO: Boxing - Claressa Shields v Savannah Marshall - IBF, WBA, WBC & WBO World Middleweight Titles - O2 Arena, London, Britain - October 15, 2022 Claressa Shields celebrates winning her fight against Savannah Marshall Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge/File Photo

(Reuters) - American Claressa Shields was crowned boxing's first undisputed world champion in three weight classes on Sunday after beating compatriot Danielle Perkins for the women's heavyweight title by unanimous decision in front of a home crowd in Flint, Michigan.

Shields, who also won gold medals at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics, landed a powerful right hand with seconds to go in the 10th and final round, knocking down Perkins and improving her professional career record to 16-0.

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