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Claressa Shields Becomes First Five-Division Champion in Women's Boxing

Shields secures light heavyweight and heavyweight titles with second-round knockout of Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse.

  • Shields now holds eight belts across five weight classes, maintaining an undefeated 15-0 record.
  • She joins Roy Jones Jr. as the only boxers to win both middleweight and heavyweight titles in over a century.
  • The fight at Detroit's Little Caesars Arena drew a large, supportive crowd, including boxing legends.
  • Shields' victory marks her first knockout win since 2017, showcasing her improved power and technique.
  • Future bouts could include rematches with notable opponents or a return to mixed martial arts.
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