Claressa Shields vs. Danielle Perkins: Open Workout Ahead of Historic Heavyweight Championship Bout
DETROIT (January 31, 2025) – In anticipation of the highly anticipated “SUPER FIGHT SUNDAY,” scheduled for February 2 at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, Michigan, boxing fans gathered at the Downtown Boxing Gym in Detroit for an open media workout featuring two of the sport’s prominent figures: Claressa Shields and Danielle Perkins.
Claressa Shields, a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and reigning champion, is on the brink of making history once again. With an impressive record of 15 wins and no losses, including 3 knockouts, she recently secured the WBC heavyweight title by defeating Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse. Now, she is set to face the undefeated Danielle Perkins, who boasts a record of 5 wins and 2 knockouts, in a bid to become the Undisputed Heavyweight World Champion. This match is particularly significant as it has received sanctioning from the WBA, IBF, and WBO for their respective women’s heavyweight titles.
The excitement surrounding “SUPER FIGHT SUNDAY” is palpable, with the event set to be broadcast live globally on DAZN, a leading platform for boxing streaming. Fans looking to witness this monumental clash can still purchase tickets, available both online and at the box office at the Dort Financial Center.
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As the boxing community gears up for this historic matchup, the energy and anticipation are building. The outcome of this fight could redefine the landscape of women’s boxing and further solidify Shields’ legacy in the sport.
