Bringing her A-game to the ring at her heaviest fighting weight, Claressa Shields, also known as the Greatest Woman of All Time (GWOAT), claimed her fourth divisional title in style. In a match held at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, Shields outperformed Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse, culminating in a second-round technical knockout featuring three knockdowns. The referee called a halt to the fight at 1:09 of round two, declaring Shields the victor.
Shields, boasting an impressive record of 15-0 with 3 knockouts, celebrated her quickest win to date. Her last knockout win dated back to August 2017 when she clinched her first title against Nikki Adler in Detroit, marking a seven-year gap between knockout victories. Following a successful amateur career crowned with consecutive Olympic Gold medals, Shields conquered titles in various weight classes before stepping up to the heavyweight division for this memorable showdown.
Despite the valiant efforts of Lepage-Joanisse in defense of her title, Shields showcased her dominance throughout the match. The boxing world now eagerly waits to see if Shields will continue to compete at this weight or perhaps consider returning to the 154 or 160-pound divisions. Shields envisions numerous possibilities across different weight classes, hinting at a potential continuation in the heavyweight category.
Having secured this latest triumph, Shields boosts her title fight record to an impeccable 12-0 across four weight divisions, solidifying her status as The Ring’s pound-for-pound queen.
