Claressa Shields Prepares for Historic Heavyweight Title Bout Against Danielle Perkins

The undefeated boxing champion also stirs debate by challenging Jake Paul to a potential fight, citing sexism in doubting her abilities.

Claressa Shields, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and undefeated professional boxer, is set to face Danielle Perkins on February 2, 2025, for the undisputed women’s heavyweight title in Flint, Michigan.
The fight holds historic significance as Shields aims to become the first three-division undisputed champion in women’s boxing, a feat only comparable to Oleksandr Usyk’s in men’s boxing.
Danielle Perkins, a 42-year-old heavyweight with a perfect 5-0 record, sees this bout as a chance to solidify her place in boxing history, emphasizing her size and power as key advantages.
A dramatic face-off between Shields and Perkins, where Perkins attempted to snatch Shields’ title belts, went viral, sparking both amusement and criticism online.
Shields has also called out YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul for a potential fight, arguing that dismissing her abilities against him is rooted in sexism and underestimating her extensive boxing credentials.