Claressa Shields beats Danielle Perkins to become the first three-weight undisputed champion

Claressa Shields became the first undisputed world champion in three weight classes by beating Danielle Perkins for the women’s heavyweight title in Michigan.

The 29-year-old won by unanimous decision, dominated other American Perkins everywhere and knocked her down with a powerful right hand with seconds left in the 10th and final round.

In her hometown of Flint, Shields preserved her WBC and WBF belts and won the newly created WBA and IBF titles.

She is also undisputed world champion at middle weight and light weight.

“It feels incredible,” said Shields, who improved his record to 16-0.