Overview

• 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.