Claressa Shields is open to a rematch along with her nice rival Savannah Marshall within the heavyweight division.
Shields, a two-time Olympic gold medallist, defeated Danielle Perkins to turn out to be the primary undisputed heavyweight world champion in girls’s boxing.
It’s the third weight class by which Shields has achieved undisputed standing.
Shields beat Marshall in London in an undisputed middleweight world title battle and would field the Briton once more in her new division.
“We’ve had general discussions over the past several months and have expressed our interest in making the rematch happen,” Dmitry Salita, Shields’ promoter, advised Sky Sports activities.
“The fight against Perkins was a battle of size and strength versus skill and boxing IQ. Claressa’s skills in the ring are like a Picasso masterpiece – timeless, precise, and unmatched.”
Shields received her title battle with Marshall on factors. However she dropped Perkins closely of their closing spherical and Salita says the American would knock Marshall out in a heavyweight contest.
“I believe she will stop Savannah with the power she possesses at heavyweight,” the promoter mentioned.
“Claressa’s drive for legacy is undeniable – moving across multiple weight divisions, taking on the best, and continuously pushing the sport to new heights.
“There isn’t a debate – she is the GWOAT [Greatest Woman of All Time].”
However he insists the rematch shouldn’t be on Marshall’s residence turf.
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Shields despatched a chilling message to rival Savannah Marshall saying she wouldn’t be capable to beat ‘The GWOAT’ in MMA, boxing or ping pong!
“The fight would need to take place in the US or a neutral location,” Salita mentioned.
“Claressa Shields isn’t just one of the greatest boxers of all time – she’s one of the greatest athletes, period. Like Muhammad Ali, she is a symbol of strength and inspiration, fighting for equality inside and outside the ring and inspiring generations with her unprecedented success.
“For years, we have mentioned the thought of Claressa preventing in Africa or the Center East – one other historic landmark that might additional cement her legacy.”
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