Claressa Shields is being compared to Oleksandr Usyk as she prepares to unify the heavyweight division. The American star has already been a world champion in five weight divisions and could match Usyk's accomplishments when she fights Danielle Perkins for the WBC, IBF, WBA and WBO titles in February. Her promoter, Dmitriy Salita, highlights Shields' groundbreaking achievements in women's boxing, calling her a pioneer who has broken barriers and opened doors for equality.
Claressa Shields 'stands among' elite champions such as Oleksandr Usyk ahead of her bid to unify the heavyweight division, says promoter Dmitriy Salita. The American star has already been crowned as a world champion in five weight divisions and can match Oleksandr Usyk 's achievements when she bids to become an undisputed world title holder at heavyweight next month.
The 29-year-old avenged the only loss on her record, a World amateur Championship loss to Savannah Marshall, with a unanimous decision win to become undisputed super-middleweight champion in front of a huge televised audience and packed out crowd at The O2. 'Claressa is undoubtedly an all-time great, not only because of her unparalleled list of achievements but also due to her unwavering belief and determination,' said Salita.
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