Claressa Shields vs. Danielle Perkins: Live round-by-round updates

Claressa Shields is set to defend her WBC heavyweight title against Danielle Perkins on Sunday night in Flint, Michigan, with the vacant WBO and IBF belts also on the line. The fight marks Shields’ attempt to become a three-weight undisputed champion.

Holding a record of 15-0 with three knockouts, Shields has dominated multiple divisions, earning undisputed status at middleweight and super middleweight. Now, she steps up against Perkins, a former amateur world champion with a 5-0 professional record and two knockouts. Despite her inexperience at this level, Perkins enters the bout as a naturally bigger fighter, weighing in at 177.2 pounds compared to Shields’ 173.6 pounds.

While Shields acknowledged Perkins’ skills and strength in the lead-up to the fight, she remains confident in her ability to control the fight. On the other hand, Perkins sees this as her breakout opportunity, claiming that few have been willing to step in the ring with her. At 42, she brings experience and power but faces the toughest test of her career.

Claressa Shields vs. Danielle Perkins will take place on Sunday, Feb. 2. The main event ring walks are scheduled for 7:50 p.m. PT / 10:50 p.m. ET and will be streamed live on DAZN. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for the live coverage and play-by-play updates from the fight:

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Round 1

Perkins starts as the aggressor from the southpaw stance. She lands a couple of jabs and Shields tries to counter. A swift combination from Shields but Perking seems undeterred by the speed. Shields loads up on the right hand as she blasts two jabs to close out a competitive round.

Our Score: 10-9 Shields

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Round 2

Shields corners her opponent against the ropes and lands a couple of good punches. Perkins, unfazed by the attack, pushes Shields back and lands two jabs. Shields looking for the left hook opening. Nice right hand to the body by Perkins. A wild exchange in the final moments of the round that had the crowd on its feet. What a start to his historic clash!

Our Score: 10-9 Shields, 20-18 Shields overall

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Round 3

Shields bites down on the mouthpiece to land an overhand right that stifles his opponent. She swarms in for the finish and lands multiple punches as Perking ties her opponent up to buy some time. Shields lands another solid overhand right, beautiful ripping shots to the body, and a double overhand right combination to close out a dominant round.

Our Score: 10-9 Shields, 30-27 Shields overall

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Round 4

Shields circling her opponent now to find the right opening. A solid counter left hook off the top from Shields. Triple jabs from Shields as she tries to create some space for the overhand right. Perkins lands a solid overhand left that catches Shields off balance.

Our Score: 10-9 Shields, 40-36 Shields overall

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Round 5

Perkins closing the gap confident in her ability to land the left hand. Shields misses with the overhand right and eats a short counter punch. Shields unleashes a few power jabs but Perkins counters with straight punches.

Our Score: 10-9 Perkins, 49-46 Shields overall

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Round 6

Perkins snaps Shields' head back with a straight left. An overhand right and a left hook combination from Shields. A solid straight right to the body by Shields. Double overhand and a short hook from Shields behind Perkins' jab

Our Score: 10-9 Shields, 59-55 Shields overall

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Round 7

Shields just missing with the overhand right and Perkins seems to have found her range. A beautiful three-punch combination from Shields. Perkins needs to push the pace but Shields rocks her opponent with another powerful right hand. What a flurry by Shields to close out another dominant round.

Our Score: 10-9 Shields, 69-64 Shields overall

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Round 8

Shields lands a double jab behind Perkins' attack. Ripping shots to the body from Shields and double overhand right. Perkins' toughness has helped her stay in the fight despite the accumulated damage.

Our Score: 10-9 Shields, 79-73 Shields overall

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Round 9

Perkins pushes Shields against the ropes and lands multiple body shots. A huge left hook from Shields as she swarms in for the finish. Chopping right hand from Shields and an overhand right that hurts Perkins. Shields in full control as we move on to the final round of the fight.

Our Score: 10-9 Shields, 89-82 Shields overall

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Round 10

A solid jab from Perkins as she starts out as the aggressor. She pushes Shields into the corner and lands a straight left. She walks into an overhand right from Shields. A double jab and a straight right land for Shields. Both fighters swing out against the ropes. But wait! Shields lands a step back powerful overhand right to punctuate her dominant performance with a beautiful knockdown. What a fight!

Our Score: 10-8 Shields (99-90 Shields overall)

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Official Result

Claressa Shields defeats Danielle Perkins via unanimous decision (100-89, 99-90, 97-92).