Claressa Shields Vs. Danielle Perkins: When Does The Fight Start?
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Claressa ShieldsCredit: GettyClaressa Shields will look to become an undisputed champion in her fifth weight class when she faces Danielle Perkins in a heavyweight clash on Sunday at the Dort Financial Center in her hometown of Flint, Michigan.The event begins at 7:30 PM (ET) and will be streamed live on DAZN.Shields and Perkins weighed in on Saturday. Shields came in under the light heavyweight limit at 173.6 pounds, while Perkins tipped the scales at 177.2 pounds.DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 31: Claressa Shields poses for a portrait during the open media workout ... [+] on January 31, 2025 at Downtown Boxing Gym in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)Getty ImagesShields remains undefeated at 15-0 with 3 KOs. The GWOAT will be defending her WBC heavyweight title, while the vacant WBA, IBF, and WBO belts will also be on the line.Perkins, 42 years old, enters this fight with limited experience, having just five professional bouts under her belt, though she remains undefeated. Both fighters last competed in July 2024 on the same card in Detroit.DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 31: Danielle Perkins poses for a portrait during the open media workout ... [+] on January 31, 2025 at Downtown Boxing Gym in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)Getty ImagesMORE FOR YOUThat night, Shields secured a second-round TKO over Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse in the main event, capturing the WBO light heavyweight, WBC, and WBF heavyweight titles. Meanwhile, Perkins won a unanimous decision over Christianne Fahey.Given their placement on the same card in July, this matchup was likely part of a broader plan for Shields quest to become undisputed in yet another weight class. With her 30th birthday approaching next month, she may choose to remain at light heavyweight and heavyweight for the remainder of her career.If thats the case, Shields could become a trailblazer for heavier divisions in womens boxing. Traditionally, most of the focus has been on lower-weight classes. The question remainscan Shields help bring greater attention to the light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions in womens boxing?Its certainly possible, but to do so, shell need to continue winning and face opponents with stronger rsums than Perkins. Still, this bout is expected to be historic, and the atmosphere will be electric as Shields' hometown fans rally behind her.Here is a look at the upcoming boxing schedule following Shields vs. Perkins.Saturday, February 8, 2025Dereck Chisora vs. Otto WallinLocation: Co-Op Live Arena, Manchester, GBTime: 2:00 PM (ET)Friday, February 14, 2025WBO World Lightweight Championship: (c) Denys Berinchyk vs. Keyshawn DavisXander Zayas vs. Slawa SpomerVito Mielnicki vs. Connor CoyleJared Anderson vs. Marios KolliasAbdullah Mason vs. Manuel JaimesLocation: The Theater at MSG, New York City, USTime: 8:00 PM (ET)Saturday, February 15, 2025Jack Catterall vs. Arnold BarbozaLocation: Co-Op Live Arena, Manchester, GBTime: Noon (ET)Oscar Duarte vs. Regis PrograisLocation: Honda Center, Anaheim, California, USTime: 8:00 PM (ET)Saturday, February 22, 2025The Ring, WBA, WBC, WBO, and IBF Light Heavyweight Championship: (c) Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry BivolIBF Heavyweight Championship: (c) Daniel Dubois vs. Joseph ParkerWBC Lightweight Championship: (c) Shakur Stevenson vs. Floyd SchofieldWBC Middleweight Championship: (c) Carlos Adames vs. Hamzah SheerazVergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Israil MadrimovJoshua Buatsi vs. Callum SmithZhilei Zhang vs. Agit KabayelLocation: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, SATime: Noon (ET)Monday, February 24, 2025WBC World Bantamweight Championship: (c) Junto Nakatani vs. David Cuellar ContrerasLocation: Ariake Arena, Tokyo, JPTime: 2:00 AM (ET)Saturday, March 1, 2025WBA World Lightweight Championship: (c) Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach Jr.Location: Barclays Center, New York City, USTime: 8:00 PM (ET)Friday, March 7, 2025The Ring Welterweight Championship: (c) Natasha Jonas vs. Lauren PriceLocation: Royal Albert Hall, London, GBTime: 1:00 PM (ET)Saturday, March 15, 2025WBA World Featherweight Championship: (c) Nick Ball vs. TJ DohenyLocation: M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, GBTime: 1:00 PM (ET)Sunday, March 16, 2025Callum Walsh vs. Dean SutherlandLocation: The Theater at MSG, New York City, USTime: 9:00 PM (ET)
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