Claressa Shields vs. Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse: Live round-by-round updates

The Claressa Shields vs. Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse round-by-round updates will carry eager fans of women's boxing throughout the women's heavyweight championship match set to headline the Salita Promotions card, which will be streamed by DAZN at 9:00 PM E.T. (Eastern Time) / 6:00 PM P.T. (Pacific Time).

Meanwhile, Shields and Lepage-Joanisse are expected to make their walkouts to the ring at 12:00 AM E.T. / 9:00 PM P.T, as they serve as the card's main event attraction. The bout will be of significant importance to women's boxing and all of its followers.

Shields puts her 14-0 record on the line, as she tries to heighten her all-time great status by dethroning WBC women's heavyweight champion Lepage-Joanisse. Meanwhile, the defending champion will hope to retain her title and add one of the most decorated names in women's boxing to her 7-1 résumé.

However, it is no secret that Shields is expected to win the bout, with the GWOAT herself predicting a knockout despite her low finishing rate. This is echoed by the oddsmakers at DraftKings Sportsbook, who list Shields as a -4000 favorite, while Lepage-Joanisse is a +1600 underdog.

Follow Sportskeeda for play-by-play analysis and live scoring of the women's heavyweight clash, which is scheduled for 10, two-minute, rounds.

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Claressa Shields vs. Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse

Round 1: Shields starts the round measured, waiting for Lepage-Joanisse to commit. Her opponent lunges in, but nothing lands. Shields flicks out the jab to ward off Lepage-Joanisse's early pressure. Shields lands a stiff jab and right hand. A check hook lands for Shields, who swarms her as the round ends with a flurry. 10-9 Shields.

Round 2: Lepage-Joanisse storms forward, but does nothing. Shields lands a quick left hook to intercept Lepage-Joanisse. Shields floors Lepage-Joanisse with a combination. After a standing 8-count, Shields knocks her down for a second time. A big right hand for Shields floors Lepage-Joanisse again and the fight is stopped. It's Shields' first stoppage in seven years.

Official Decision: Claressa Shields def. Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse via TKO in round two (1:09) to capture the WBC women's heavyweight title