Claressa Shields

Shields had to dig deep to defeat Marshall by a unanimous decision to become undisputed middleweight champion at O2 Arena in London on Saturday night. The ...

“She’s a tough competitor,” Shields said. “She’s a hard puncher. I hit her back with a big shot,” Shields said. “She hit mem with a big shot. But after that display tonight and after that tough opponent … “And no one has given me credit.

The Sporting News will be providing live updates and highlights from the all-women's fight card featuring Claressa Shields vs. Savannah Marshall and Mikaela ...

"I walked out before any of the boxing started and I was like, 'wow'. Mayer's jabs catch the eye and probably give her the round, although it's really close to call. The jab is also working nicely for her. Shields connects with a series of shots including one to the body. Mayer lands a vicious left hook and whips in shots with her right. 10.40 p.m.: Shields performs a dance routine with backing dancers as she emerges in a red, white and blue uniform. Shields holds up a glove towards the end of the round and dodges one of Marshall's punches with almost mocking ease. Shields succeeds with an uppertcut to the body. It's an excellent first round as well with the bombs being brandished almost immediately. Shields holds Marshall of and slips in sly shots that lack a little of the slickness they carried early on. Every time Marshall motors forward, you suspect Shields is being fuelled to throw something even more sinister back. We go to the scorecards!