Undisputed champion Claressa Shields is set to return to familiar territory as she prepares to compete at middleweight for the first time in nearly three years. The fight card will stream live on DAZN and marks another opportunity for Shields to add to one of the most decorated resumes in women’s boxing history.
Claressa Shields (18-0, 3 KOs) hasn’t fought at middleweight since 2023, when she earned a unanimous decision victory over Maricela Cornejo. Since then, the two-time Olympic gold medalist has campaigned at heavyweight, where she continued making history while further cementing her place among boxing’s pound-for-pound elite.
The 31-year-old has become the first boxer male or female to achieve undisputed championships in three different weight classes during the four-belt era, adding another remarkable accomplishment to an already historic career.
Riding Momentum Into Another Title Defense
Shields enters the bout fresh off another dominant performance. Her most recent outing came on February 22, when she defeated Franchon Crews-Dezurn by unanimous decision in their highly anticipated rematch. The victory kept Shields undefeated and reaffirmed her status as one of boxing’s most dominant champions.
Standing across the ring will be Australian veteran Desley Scott (5-1-1). The 42-year-old from Sydney captured the vacant WBA and WBC middleweight titles in December with a hard-fought majority decision victory, setting up the biggest opportunity of her professional career. Scott now faces the daunting challenge of attempting to hand Shields the first loss of her professional career.
Another Opportunity to Strengthen Her Legacy
Already regarded as one of the greatest female fighters of all time, Shields continues to chase history every time she steps into the ring. A victory would further solidify her dominance across multiple weight classes while reinforcing her claim as one of the sport’s premier pound-for-pound talents.
For Scott, the matchup represents a career-defining opportunity against one of boxing’s all-time greats. With world titles and legacy on the line, the DAZN main event promises to deliver another significant chapter in Claressa Shields’ remarkable career.
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