Claressa Shields to Fight for Historic Third Undisputed Title in Flint
The undefeated boxing champion faces Danielle Perkins in her hometown, aiming to become the first boxer to hold undisputed titles in three weight classes.
- Claressa Shields will fight Danielle Perkins on February 2, 2025, in Flint, Michigan, with the IBF, WBC, WBO, and WBA heavyweight titles on the line.
- Shields, already a two-time Olympic gold medalist and eight-time world champion, seeks to become the first boxer, male or female, to achieve undisputed status in three weight divisions.
- The fight marks Shields’ return to her hometown after four years, with the event hosted at Dort Financial Center and streamed on DAZN pay-per-view.
- Danielle Perkins, a 42-year-old undefeated contender and significant underdog, is ranked No. 1 by the WBA and hopes to claim her first major titles in this bout.
- Shields credits her upbringing in Flint for her resilience and determination, dedicating this historic fight to her city and its challenges.