World champion Claressa Shields (15-0) will defend her unified titles and compete for the vacant WBA Heavyweight title against undefeated contender Danielle Perkins (5-0) on February 2nd. The bout will take place in Shields’ hometown of Flint, Michigan.
‘GWOAT‘ Shields is a trailblazer in women’s boxing. The 28-year-old has an impressive record, including two Olympic gold medals and multiple titles across three weight divisions. Shields is the only woman to become an undisputed champion in two weight classes during the four-belt era. Most recently, she captured the heavyweight throne by way of knockout.
Perkins, 42, is a rising star in the heavyweight division.