Boxing

Claressa Shields names five potential opponents for fights in 2025

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3, Feb 25

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After becoming the undisputed women's heavyweight champion, Claressa Shields is hoping 2025 can be another huge year for her boxing career.

Shields beat Danielle Perkins by unanimous decision on Sunday night, and became the first ever boxer, male or female, to become an undisputed champion in a third weight class.

This feat was all the more impressive with Shields' bout with Perkins being just her 16th fight as a professional.

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While there are some concerns as to whether there are any challenges left for Shields, the Michigan star expressed her desire for two more bouts in 2025 and has five names in her sights.

"I want to fight two more times this year," Shields told DAZN after her win over Perkins.

"I want to fight against Franchon-Cruz, I want to do a rematch with Hanna Gabriels.

"I want to bring Savannah Marshall to the US and tap that a—s again. It's always on the table if Cris Cyborg or Laila Ali want to fight."

Marshall has long been linked with a second clash with Shields after the pair met for the undisputed women's middleweight title in 2022.

The American was victorious at London's O2 Arena after beating Marshall by unanimous decision on a historic all-female fight card.

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