The GWOAT
Undisputed World Champion
Olympic Gold Medalist
Claressa Shields is universally recognized as one of the most dominant and groundbreaking athletes in the history of boxing. Known around the world as “The GWOAT” — the Greatest Woman of All Time, Shields has redefined excellence in combat sports through historic achievements, relentless discipline, and an unmatched competitive drive. Her career is not only a testament to elite athletic ability, but also to perseverance, leadership, and the power of belief.
Born and raised in Flint, Michigan, Claressa Shields’ rise to global prominence is a story forged through resilience. From an early age, she demonstrated uncommon focus and fearlessness, traits that would later become hallmarks of her fighting style. Boxing became both her passion and her purpose — a path that would carry her from local gyms to the world’s biggest stages.
Amateur Excellence and Olympic History
Claressa Shields’ legacy began long before she entered the professional ranks. As an amateur, she shattered barriers and made history on the Olympic stage. In 2012, at just 17 years old, Shields became the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing, achieving the milestone at the London Olympic Games. Her victory marked a turning point for women’s boxing in the United States and around the world.
Four years later, she returned to the Olympics with heightened expectations — and exceeded them. At the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Shields once again captured gold, becoming a two-time Olympic gold medalist. This rare accomplishment solidified her place among the greatest amateur boxers of all time and set the stage for a professional career unlike any other.
A Professional Career Without Precedent
Claressa Shields turned professional in 2016, and from the moment she entered the pro ranks, she made her intentions clear: she was there to dominate. Shields wasted no time collecting world titles, quickly earning recognition as one of the fastest-rising champions in boxing history.
Over the course of her professional career, Shields achieved a feat never before accomplished by any boxer — male or female. She became the undisputed world champion in three separate weight divisions, an achievement that firmly places her in a class of her own. This historic distinction reflects her ability to adapt, evolve, and conquer elite competition across multiple divisions.
With a professional record of 17 wins, Claressa Shields is celebrated for her exceptional boxing IQ, elite footwork, hand speed, defensive awareness, and command of the ring. Her fighting style blends technical precision with mental toughness, allowing her to control the pace, distance, and rhythm of every bout. Shields is widely regarded as one of the most complete fighters the sport has ever seen.
Championship Legacy and Achievements
Claressa Shields’ career is defined by milestones that continue to shape boxing history:
3× Undisputed World Champion
2× Olympic Gold Medalist
World Champion Across Multiple Weight Divisions
First Boxer in History to Become Undisputed in Three Divisions
Undefeated Professional Career with 17 Wins
Fastest Fighter to Win Multiple World Titles
Each title, each victory, and each defense adds to a legacy built on consistency, courage, and championship excellence.
Beyond Boxing: Leadership and Impact
Claressa Shields’ influence extends far beyond the ring. She is a powerful voice for women in sports, an advocate for equality, and a symbol of possibility for athletes from underserved communities. Proud of her roots in Flint, Michigan, Shields often speaks openly about overcoming adversity and the importance of representation at the highest levels of competition.
Her willingness to challenge herself has also led her to explore competition beyond boxing, including ventures into mixed martial arts — further demonstrating her versatility, fearlessness, and commitment to growth.
The GWOAT Mentality
What separates Claressa Shields is not just what she has accomplished, but how she has accomplished it. Her mindset — disciplined, confident, and unapologetically ambitious — has become synonymous with her brand. She competes not only to win, but to redefine the limits of greatness.
Claressa Shields stands as a once-in-a-generation athlete whose career continues to inspire fans, fighters, and future champions across the globe. Her legacy is still being written, but one truth is already clear: her impact on boxing and sports history is undeniable.
From Flint to the world, Claressa Shields remains the standard — the champion all others are measured against.
Professional Boxing Record
Record: 17 Wins – 0 Losses
Undisputed World Champion (3 Divisions)
2× Olympic Gold Medalist
Claressa Shields’ professional career is defined by dominance, consistency, and historic achievement. Below is her complete professional fight history, showcasing her journey to becoming the first boxer — male or female — to achieve undisputed status in three weight divisions.
2025
Win (17–0)
Opponent: Lani Daniels
Method: Unanimous Decision (10 rounds)
Date: July 26, 2025
Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
Notes: Retained WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and WBF heavyweight titles
2025
Win (16–0)
Opponent: Danielle Perkins
Method: Unanimous Decision (10 rounds)
Date: February 5, 2025
Location: Dort Financial Center, Flint, Michigan
Notes: Retained WBC and WBF female heavyweight titles; won vacant IBF and inaugural WBO and WBA female heavyweight titles
2024
Win (15–0)
Opponent: Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse
Method: TKO (Round 2, 1:09)
Date: July 27, 2024
Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
Notes: Won WBO female light heavyweight title; retained WBA, WBC, IBF female heavyweight titles
2023
Win (14–0)
Opponent: Maricela Cornejo
Method: Unanimous Decision (10 rounds)
Date: June 3, 2023
Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
Notes: Retained WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring female middleweight titles
2022
Win (13–0)
Opponent: Savannah Marshall
Method: Unanimous Decision (10 rounds)
Date: October 15, 2022
Location: The O2 Arena, London, England
Notes: Retained WBA, WBC, IBF, and The Ring female middleweight titles; won WBO female middleweight title
2022
Win (12–0)
Opponent: Ema Kozin
Method: Unanimous Decision (10 rounds)
Date: February 5, 2022
Location: Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, Wales
Notes: Retained WBA, WBC, IBF, and The Ring female middleweight titles; won WBO female middleweight title
2021
Win (11–0)
Opponent: Marie-Eve Dicaire
Method: Unanimous Decision (10 rounds)
Date: March 5, 2021
Location: Dort Federal Event Center, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
Notes: Retained WBC and WBO light middleweight titles; won IBF and WBA (Super) titles; inaugural The Ring female light middleweight title
2020
Win (10–0)
Opponent: Ivana Habazin
Method: Unanimous Decision (10 rounds)
Date: January 10, 2020
Location: Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Notes: Won vacant WBC and WBO female light middleweight titles
2019
Win (9–0)
Opponent: Christina Hammer
Method: Unanimous Decision (10 rounds)
Date: April 13, 2019
Location: Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Notes: Won WBO and inaugural The Ring female middleweight titles
2018
Win (8–0)
Opponent: Femke Hermans
Method: Unanimous Decision (10 rounds)
Date: December 8, 2018
Location: StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.
Notes: Retained WBA, WBC, IBF female middleweight titles
2018
Win (7–0)
Opponent: Hannah Rankin
Method: Unanimous Decision (10 rounds)
Date: November 17, 2018
Location: Kansas Star Arena, Mulvane, Kansas, U.S.
Notes: Retained WBA and IBF female middleweight titles; won vacant WBC female middleweight title
2018
Win (6–0)
Opponent: Hanna Gabriels
Method: Unanimous Decision (10 rounds)
Date: June 22, 2018
Location: Masonic Temple, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Notes: Won vacant WBA and inaugural IBF female middleweight titles
2018
Win (5–0)
Opponent: Tori Nelson
Method: Unanimous Decision (10 rounds)
Date: January 12, 2018
Location: Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
Notes: Retained WBC and IBF female super middleweight titles; won WBA female super middleweight title
2017
Win (4–0)
Opponent: Nikki Adler
Method: TKO (Round 5, 1:34)
Date: August 4, 2017
Location: MGM Grand, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Notes: Won WBC and inaugural IBF female super middleweight titles
2017
Win (3–0)
Opponent: Sydney LeBlanc
Method: Unanimous Decision (8 rounds)
Date: June 16, 2017
Location: Masonic Temple, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Notes: Won vacant WBC Silver female super middleweight title
2017
Win (2–0)
Opponent: Szilvia Szabados
Method: TKO (Round 6, 1:30)
Date: March 10, 2017
Location: MGM Grand, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Notes: Won vacant NABF female middleweight title
2016
Win (1–0)
Opponent: Franchón Crews-Dezurn
Method: Unanimous Decision (4 rounds)
Date: November 19, 2016
Location: T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Notes: Professional debut
Career Summary
Professional Record: 17–0
Undisputed Champion: 3 Weight Divisions
Olympic Gold Medals: 2
World Titles Held: Multiple Sanctioning Bodies
Hometown: Flint, Michigan