Claressa Shields Targets Two More Fights in 2025, Names Rivals

On February 2, Claressa Shields (16-0, 3 KOs) created history, defeating Danielle Perkins (5-1, 2 KOs) to become the undisputed heavyweight champion. This historic bout took place at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, MI, on a Salita Promotions card live on DAZN. Becoming undisputed in a third different weight class has left many asking what’s left to achieve for the self-proclaimed “GWOAT.” In the post-fight interview, Shields made it clear she still has plenty of ambition left and identified a list of big fights she desires.

Claressa Shields Reveals Her 2025 Fight Plans and Opponents

Claressa Shields Eyes Rematches and New Challenges

Claressa Shields had already secured her boxing legacy by becoming undisputed in two weight classes. However, her win over Perkins at heavyweight has further cemented that status, making her the first boxer—male or female—to become undisputed in three different divisions.

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Despite her decorated amateur career, which included Olympic gold medals in 2012 and 2016, it’s staggering that Shields has achieved undisputed status in three weight classes in just 16 fights. While some may question the level of opposition, Shields has decisively beaten everyone she has faced.

Shields Reveals Desired Opponents

After being confirmed as the undisputed heavyweight champion, the Flint native confirmed her desire to fight twice more this year: “I want to fight two more times this year,” Shields said. “I want to fight against Franchon-Cruz, I want to do a rematch with Hanna Gabriels. 

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“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.”

Despite her dominance, it’s clear the desire still burns brightly in Shields, with the rematch against Marshall standing out among the other names mentioned. Whatever comes next, Claressa Shields’ achievements will go down in history.