Claressa Shields retained the undisputed Heavyweight title with a 10-round unanimous decision over Super Middleweight champion Franchon Crews-Dezurn in front of over 16,000 fans at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

In round eight, Crews-Dezurn was bleeding from the mouth.

Shields, 174 lbs of Flint, MI won by scores of 100-90 on all cards and is now 18-0. Crews-Dezurn, 174.2 lbs of Baltimore is 10-3.

This was a rematch of the pro debuts of each fighter that saw Shields win a four-round decision in 2016.

Oberlton Stops George After 1; George Momentarily Collapses on Stool

Atif Oberlton got stoppage after round one when Joseph George Jr. collapsed on his stool.

Not much happened in round one, but replays showed a clash of heads between the two. In between rounds, George plummeted of his stool and seemed to momentarily unconscious.

Oberlton, 174.8 lbs is 14-0 with 13 knockouts. George, 173.4 lbs of Houston is 13-2.

Perkins Knocks Out Kenneally To win WBA Light Heavyweight Title

Danielle Perkins won the WBA Light Heavyweight title with a sensational one-punch knockout over Che Kenneally in round six.

In round six, Perkins landed a perfect right hook to the jaw that sent Kenneally down. Kenneally was bleeding from her mouth and the fight was stopped at 1:45.

Perkins, 174.4 lbs of Houston is 6-1 with three knockouts. Kenneally, 171 lbs of Gold Coast, AUS is 5-1.

Pryce Taylor Stops Evans in 3

Pryce Taylor remained undefeated with fifth round stoppage over James Evans in an eight-round heavyweight bout.

In round four, Pryce landed a left to the body that took Evans into the ropes for a knockdown. Moments later, Taylor landed a clubbing right that put Evans on the cannvas.

In round fiive, Taylor continued to land hard clubbing shots that put Evans down for a third time. When Evans got to his feet, the fight was stopped at 53 seconds.

Taylor, 275.2 lbs of Brooklyn is 11-0 with seven knockouts. Evans, 223.8 lbs of Toledo, OH is 9-3-1.

NEW YORK CITY (February 5, 2025) – Last Sunday, the boxing maturation process continued for developing Brooklyn heavyweight prospect Pryce Taylor (6-0, 3 KOs) who fought on the high-profile Claressa Shields (16-0, 3 KOs)-Danielle Perkins (5-1, 2 KOs) card in Flint, Michigan.

Taylor, 28, blasted late replacement Jerell Nettles (4-11-1, 1 KO), of Denver, who was unable to get out of the second round against the heavy-handed Taylor.

“The beat goes on…….literally,” Taylor said after the fight. “I hit him with a right hand and he almost landed outside of the ropes. He tried to hold on to me, but his legs couldn’t keep him up, and he flopped down on the canvas.”

Unfortunately, due to the late replacement, Taylor fought in the opening bout of the evening in front of only a handful of fans.

“There weren’t many people there for my fight,” Taylor explained, “because I was supposed to fight somebody else who got hurt. But I got to watch the other fights and see the crowd. It felt electric there. I’ve been to some other big fights like Wilder vs. Washington, but sitting in the first row for these fights felt exciting. I wish that I had fought on television, but it’s going to come. All I can do is keep putting on a show.

“As we entered the arena, my manager, Keith Sullivan, said to me, ‘Look around and take it in because one day you are going to be the headliner.’ I am motivated to get to that point in my career.”

“I was hoping he would get more rounds this time out in his first six-rounder,” Sullivan added. “Trust me, he is just getting started. He spars with all of the tri-state area heavyweights and handles them like a seasoned pro. When he lands, it’s like a cinder block getting dropped on you. I plan on getting him back in the ring in a few weeks.”

A boxing lawyer as well as a former Deputy Commissioner for the NYS Athletic Commission, Sullivan also manages 3-time, 2-division World Champion, IBF No. 1 rated  Miyo Yoshida (18-5) and undefeated Bronx NYPD Officer Nisa Rodriguez (3-0, 1 KO), the WBA No. 3 rated welterweight, in addition to co-managing world-rated (WBA #5, IBF #6, WBC #13) welterweight contender Paddy “The Real Deal” Donovan (14-0, 11 KOs), the reigning WBA Continental Champion from Limerick, Ireland. Sullivan co-manages Donovan with former world middleweight champion Andy Lee, who is also Donovan’s head trainer.

Claressa Shields won the Undisputed Heavyweight title with a 10-round unanimous decision over Danielle Perkins at The Dort Financial Center in Flint, Michigan.

Shields dominated the fight and in round three rocked Perkins badly with a overhand right.

Shields continued to win every round and in the last 10 seconds of the fight landed a perfect counter right to the jaw that made Perkins glove hit the canvas.

Shields, 173.6 lbs of Flint, MI won by scores of 100-89, 99-90 and 97-92 and is now 16-0. Perkins, 177.2 lbs of Brooklyn, NY is 5-1.

Shields: “I felt strong in there. Danielle Perkins is very strong. She was definitely a problem. My skills and experience got me over it. In the last round when I scored the knockout, she got greedy. I have power. Danielle was just big and strong.”

“I was so happy to perform at home. I couldn’t believe it when I walked out and saw the amount of people who came out to support me. I was so excited. Between my walkout and everything, it was too much. I had to calm myself down and focus on the fight and on Danielle. It was an amazing homecoming.”

“Whenever I hit Danielle, especially in the third round when I stunned her and in the 10th round when I dropped her, it was like fireworks going off all over the ring. Fighting in Flint shows me that the best fans in the world are here. They make a lot of noise, and there is never a quiet round.

In a horrible display in a heavyweight bout, Brandon Moore defeated Skylar Lace via eighth round disqualication.

Both guys were deducted points in round four for holding. Lacy continued to hold for the rest of the fight. In round eight he was deducted another point for holding. Seconds later, Lacy held and pushed Moore and they both when splattering out through the middle ropes and on to a broadcast table that broke. Referee Steve Willis started a 20-count but finally stopped the count and awarded the bout to Moore at 51 seconds.

Moore, 249.4 lbs of Lakeland, FL is now 17-1. Lacy, 260.4 lbs of Indianapolis, IN is 8-1-2.

Moore: “This was all crazy because the camera man fell off the ring first and then he (Lacy) threw me out of the ring. That has never happened to me. He was holding me down, but I was able to push him off of me and jump back into the ring. I knew he wasn’t going to be able to go any more rounds against me.”

“It means everything to become champ. I know other fighters will watch this and think it was ugly, but it was because my opponent made it that way.”

Joseph Hicks remained undefeated with an seventh round stoppage over Keon Pappillon in a battle of undefeated junior middleweights.

In round one, Pappillion suffered swelling around left eye from an accidental headbutt.

In round seven, Hicks landed a chopping right that hurt Pappillon. Hicks jumped on Papillion and landed a hard flurry of punches and referee Ansel Stewart ackowleged the corner and stopped the bout at 1:35.

Hicks, 152.6 lbs of Grand Rapids, MI is 12-0 with eight knockouts. Paillion, 152.2 lbs of Lafyette, LA is 10-1-1.

Hicks: “I felt like I had the fight secured after the third round when he (Papillion) took a deep breath. It’s a dream come true to be able to fight in my home state. When you first start boxing, you dream of the crowd cheering you on while you perform doing what you love.”

Joshua James Pagan remained undefeated with a eight-round unanimous decision over Ronal Ron Ramirez in a lightweight bout.

In round one, Pagan was cut over his left eye

Pagan, 135 lbs of Grand Rapids, MI won by scores of 79-73 and 78-74 twice and is now 12-0. Ramirez, 133.8 lbs of Caracas, VEN is 16-8.

Pagan: “It’s an honor to perform on a historic card like this. This is probably the biggest event in Flint in years, especially with Claressa Shields’ movie (“The Fire Inside”). Fights are only going to get tougher from here. You are only as good as your last fight.”

Caroline Veyre won an eight-round unanimous decision over Carmen Vargas in a featherweight bout

In round two, Vargas began to bleed from her right eye.

Veyre, 123.1 lbs of Montreal won by scores of 80-72 on all cards and is now 9-1. Vargas, 124 lbs of Houston is 5-3-1.

Ashleyann Lozada made a successful pro debut with a four-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Denise Moran in a super bantamweight bout.

Lozada landed 59 of 145 punches. Moran was 22-109.

Lozada, 122.6 lbs of Corozal, PR won by scores of 40-36 on all cards and is 1-0. Moran, 122.8 lbs of Cathedral City, CA is 3-1.

FLINT, Mich. (January 30, 2025)– Ahead of “SUPER FIGHT SUNDAY” taking place on Sunday, February 2, at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, Mich., global superstar Claressa Shields (15-0, 3 KOs) and undefeated Danielle Perkins (5-0, 2 KOs) participated in an official press conference at The Dome at Flint City Hall today. Two-time Olympic Games gold medalist Shields is en route to making boxing history again as she will be battling to become an Undisputed World Champion in a third weight division. Recently defeating Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse for the WBC heavyweight title, Shields will be squaring off against Brooklyn’s Perkins for the Undisputed Heavyweight World Championship as the WBA, IBF, and WBO each have agreed to sanction the bout for their respective women’s heavyweight world titles. “SUPER FIGHT SUNDAY” will air live globally on DAZN, boxing’s leading streaming television provider. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online HERE or in person at the Dort Financial Center box office.

Claressa Shields

Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist/WBC Heavyweight World Champion

“It has been a crazy couple of years. The biopic “The Fire Inside” is about Flint, Mich., and how it helped me get here. I wanted to pay it forward and have Flint fighters on this card. Flint helped create who and how I am. You see how I was brought up and what I have become.”

“Boxing is personal. I take it very seriously because it’s really all I had for many years. Boxing was the first thing that I was actually great at and it made me feel really good.”

“Danielle (Perkins) might be stronger, she is smooth and has skills. She went to the world championships and won a gold medal and a bronze. I won three gold medals at the world championships and two Olympic gold medals.”

“I’ve seen “The Fire Inside” 10 times. I bawl and cry throughout the movie every time I watch it. I wanted to quit so many times. I wanted to give up and get a real job. I kept putting in the hard work, I kept winning, I kept proving the doubters wrong.”

“Danielle may not be the fastest, she’s unorthodox and is a southpaw, but when she hits her opponents, their whole game plans change.”

“I have gotten my flowers, but it ain’t enough. I didn’t get my flowers for so many years. I still have to talk about how great I am. I am going to continue to do this until there aren’t any doubters and the haters bow down.”

“I am trying to break barriers. I have to continue to do the unthinkable. Until I get there, the fire inside will keep burning.”

Danielle Perkins

Undefeated No. 2 Heavyweight Contender

“I always tell Claressa that her coming up to the heavyweight division is the best thing that could ever happen to me in my entire life. No one at any point cared about the heavyweight division until she became a heavyweight.”

“No one has ever wanted to fight me. I have only had five professional fights because no one wants to step in the ring with me. It’s unfortunate because I’ve got some skills.”

“I know that Claressa is up for the challenge. This is a real risk. No other middleweight would ever take this kind of risk.”

“We are both putting our lives on the line Sunday. We are going to fight because neither of us has any sense.”

“I am not thinking about making Claressa my wife, but I have been dreaming about this fight. I am looking forward to the first bell.”

“Claressa and I are good friends, and those make for the best fights. We respect each other. She is going to try and break my nose, and I am going to try and break her jaw.”

“I have never had any ill will toward Claressa outside of the ring, but I am going into this fight with 100 percent intent to kill. It has nothing to do with her outside of the ring.”

Dmitry Salita

CEO of Salita Promotions

“Claressa Shields is a true trailblazer.” 

“Since the movie about her life, “The Fire Inside” came out, we’ve had requests from some of the biggest cities and venues in the country asking for Claressa to fight there. With history on the line and the whole world watching, Claressa decided to fight here in Flint.”

“The world heavyweight title has always been synonymous with American greatness. Today, we do not have a heavyweight champion from the U.S. The last undisputed American heavyweight champion was Riddick Bowe in 1992, so the winner of this fight in Flint, Michigan, on Feb. 2, will restore that historic title.”

Brandon Moore

6’6” Heavyweight Contender/Former Golden Glove Champion

“I have been dreaming of Skylar (Lacy) every single night. No disrespect to him, but I am excited to make him my wife.”

Skylar Lacy

6’7” Heavyweight/Former NCAA Offensive Lineman

“I come here as humbly as I can. I am ready to handle business and show everyone what I’m made of.”

Sheldon Neeley

Flint Mayor

“I am an undefeated shadow boxer.”

“Claressa Shields is Flint’s favorite daughter. She is the greatest athlete we’ve ever had come out of this great city.”

UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Returning to her hometown of Flint, Mich., WBC Heavyweight World Champion Claressa Shields is back in action following her knockout heavyweight debut against Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse when she takes on the towering Danielle Perkins for the Undisputed Heavyweight crown. On the heels of her blockbuster film The Fire Inside, the two-time Olympic Gold Medalist has a chance to make history once again as she vies to become the first boxer ever to win the undisputed title in three different weight divisions.

Opposite the worldwide superstar is Brooklyn’s Danielle Perkins. Standing at 6 feet, Perkins poses a difficult task for anyone in the heavyweight division as she boasts a perfect record at 5-0. Perkins was a highly accomplished professional basketball player, playing throughout Europe before her professional boxing career. In her last outing, Perkins fittingly shared the same card as Shields in July of 2024 when she scored an impressive unanimous decision victory over England’s Christianne Fahey. On a special Sunday feature on February 2, Perkins will have the opportunity to dethrone inarguably the greatest women fighter in the world.

MOORE VS. LACY FOR THE USBA HEAVYWEIGHT VACANT TITLE

Lakeland, Fla.’s Brandon Moore (16-1, 10 KOs) will make his promotional debut against the undefeated Skylar Lacy (8-0-2, 6 KOs) in the highly anticipated co-main event as a new addition to Salita Promotion’s impressive stable of heavyweight fighters. Standing at 6-foot-6, Moore has proven to be one of the most dangerous heavyweights, with 10 of his victories coming by way of knockout. Moore made his professional debut in 2020 when he scored an emphatic first round knockout over Nick Pinnock, setting the tone for his dominant career. Born into a family of professional athletes, Moore’s father was the captain of the Trinidad & Tobago national soccer team, while two of his younger brothers are currently professional soccer players. On the strength of two straight TKO victories, Moore most recently defeated Miguel Viloria in November of 2024 and looks to build upon his momentum on Sunday, February 2.

WOMEN’S FIGHTERS IN ACTION

SUPER FIGHT SUNDAY will feature four women’s bouts throughout the talent-stacked card. Recently signed with the promotion, Paris’ Carolyne Veyre (8-1) will square off against Houston, Tex.’s Carmen Vargas (5-2-1) for the Women’s WBA Inter-Continental Featherweight Title. A former Olympian, the reigning WBC International Featherweight Champion Veyre aims to make a statement following her dominant win over Gabriela Bouvier last December. Opening up the televised main card and recently signed to the Salita Promotions banner, the first-ever female Olympic boxer in Puerto Rico, Ashleyann Lozada,will make her professional debut against Denise Moran (3-0) of San Diego, Calif. The 2023 Pan American Games bronze medalist Lozado boasts a decorated amateur career and looks to showcase her skills in her televised debut. Fighting for a world title opportunity, the undefeated No. 5-world ranked Samantha Worthington (10-0, 7 KOs) fighting out Folsom., Calif., looks to claim another statement victory in the women’s super lightweight division against Lithuania’s Vaida Masiokaite (10-26-1, 1 KO).

UP-AND-COMING MICHIGAN SHOWCASED

With Michigan being a hotbed of boxing talent, SUPER FIGHT SUNDAY will see various local stars showcase their skills. Hailing from Grand Rapids, Mich., undefeated fan-favorite Joseph Hicks (11-0, 7 KOs) returns to action when he takes on Louisiana’s Keon Papillion (10-0-1, 7 KOs) in a welterweight showdown. In his last outing, Hicks scored a unanimous decision victory against Ronnie Austion last September. This will arguably be Hicks’ toughest test to date as Papillion enters this televised bout on the strength of a second-round stoppage victory over Rondale Hubbert last September. Also featured on the televised card is undefeated Joshua James Pagan (11-0, 4 KOs) of Grand Rapids, Mich., who looks to continue his dominance in the ring when he squares off against Venezuela’s Ronal Ron (16-7, 13 KOs). Coming from a rich bloodline of fighters, Leon Lawson III (16-1, 9 KOs) returns to the Dort Financial Center on the heels of an emphatic knockout victory over Argentina’s Luis Alberto Veron in September. Opposite the Flint star, Christopher Thompson (9-2, 6 KOs) of Kansas City, Mo., will be a tough out as he started his career with nine straight wins after turning pro in 2020. Opening up the night of fights will be Flint’s rising Jaquan McElroy (2-0, 1 KO) taking on Nathan Mitchell (1-3, 1 KO) of Senatobia, Miss.

DAZN FLASH SALE: BOXING FANS TO SAVE BIG IN THE UNITED STATES AND UNITED KINGDOM

DAZN Group, the global sports entertainment company and leading destination for boxing fans worldwide, announced a flash sale on annual plans, offering discounts of 30 percent in the United States and in the United Kingdom. The promotion will run from January 24^th until February 3rd, making it more affordable for fans to watch boxing post-holiday season.

CATCH ALL THE ACTION ON DAZN

The night of fights will air live globally on DAZN at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. DAZN’s Emily Austin will debut as the event’s host, with veteran boxing sportscaster Claudia Trejos joining as the ringside reporter. In addition, Sergio Mora and Chris Mannix will serve as ringside analysts, while Corey Erdman will handle the blow-by-blow call.

FOR THOSE IN FLINT 

Doors open at 5:30 pm ET with the first fight to begin at 5:30 p.m as well. Tickets are on sale online HERE or the Dort Financial Center box office.

NEW YORK CITY (January 28, 2025) – Undefeated Brooklyn heavyweight prospect Pryce Taylor is excited about the added exposure he’ll receive this Sunday (Feb. 2) fighting on the high-profile Claressa Shields (15-0, 3 KOs) vs. Danielle Perkins (5-0, 2 KOs) card in Flint, Michigan.

Taylor, 28, demolished KeShawn Jackson this past December, also held in Flint, fighting for the first time for his promoter, Salita Promotions. Multiple world champion Shields, who is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, is a native of Flint. Her fight with Perkins is for the undisputed world heavyweight title, which will headline the Salita Promotions’ event being streamed live on DAZN.

Taylor was originally slated to fight Robert Simms (12-4-1, 3 KOs), who recently withdrew due to an injury, and replacement Jerell Nettles (4-10-1, 1 KO), of Denver, will now be the opponent for Taylor’s first scheduled six-round bout.

“This is a step up for me as it’s my first six rounder. I’m excited for it; I wanted to step up the rounds two fights ago.” Taylor said. “I have no concerns about the change of my opponent. It happens and I train to be at my best and able to handle anyone. It’s great fighting on this show because Claressa is the headliner. She is an unbelievable fighter and story. I’m hoping to expand my fan base through the packed arena and streaming on DAZN. It’s a great way to start 2025 and I am eager to fight as often as possible. I’ll be ready.”

“The big guy has been putting in a lot of hard work both on his boxing technique and his strength and conditioning,” Taylor’s manager Keith Sullivan added. “He is moving in the right direction, and I am pleased to have him showcased on a big card broadcast through DAZN. Outside of the ring he is a gentle giant. Such a nice, likeable, respectful guy, but inside, he is a force to be reckoned with. When the boxing world starts seeing these two-sides to Pryce, they will become huge fans of his.”

A boxing lawyer as well as a former Deputy Commissioner for the NYS Athletic Commission, Sullivan also manages 3-time, 2-division World Champion Miyo Yoshida (17-5) and undefeated Bronx NYPD Officer Nisa Rodriguez (3-0, 1 KO), the WBA No. 3 rated welterweight, in addition to co-managing world-rated (WBA #5, IBF #6, WBC #13) welterweight contender Paddy “The Real Deal” Donovan (14-0, 11 KOs), the reigning WBA Continental Champion from Limerick, Ireland. Sullivan co-manages Donovan with former world middleweight champion Andy Lee, who is also Donovan’s head trainer.

DETROIT (January 15, 2025)– Some of the best up-and-coming women’s boxing talent will join The GWOAT Claressa Shields on the undercard of “SUPER FIGHT SUNDAY”, a special Sunday night world championship event taking place on February 2, at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, Mich., and airing live on global streaming service DAZN. Shields headlines the card in her hometown and will attempt to win the Undisputed Heavyweight World Championship against undefeated Danielle Perkins. Shields, along with leading promoter Dmitriy Salita and Salita Promotions, will shine a spotlight on women’s boxing throughout the night. 

Salita Promotions has signed WBC International featherweight champion Caroline Veyre, (PRO: v-air) as the Paris native prepares to fight for the vacant WBA Intercontinental title, as well as Puerto Rico’s Olympic darling Ashleyann Lozada who will make her anticipated professional boxing debut on Feb. 2. Also on the card is world-rated, 140-pound contender Samantha Worthington of Kentucky, who is coming off a statement victory in December and looking for a title shot against division kingpin Katie Taylor.

Tickets for the event at Dort Financial Center are on sale now and can be purchased online or in person at the Dort Financial Center Box Office.? 

“Four of the fights on this undisputed world championship fight card are exceptional women’s bouts,” said Salita. “Salita Promotions is proud to partner with Claressa Shields in an effort to advance women’s boxing. Together, we strive to create equal opportunities in exposure and promotion, push for equal purses and help all our fighters achieve their dreams of becoming world champions and stars in the sport.

“Ashleyann Lozada, Puerto Rico’s first female Olympian, and French contender Caroline Veyre are world-class athletes with incredible potential,” Salita continued. “I’m honored they have entrusted Salita Promotions to guide their careers to the next level. They join Claressa and Sammy Worthington, the current WBA No. 1 contender, on our expanding roster of the sport’s premier talent.”

“Women’s boxing is at such an exciting moment right now,” said Shields. “Having three women’s bouts on DAZN is a milestone we couldn’t have imagined five or 10 years ago. I’m proud to have blazed the trail for incredible fighters like Samantha Worthington, who’s quickly making a name for herself, and the talented women signed with Salita Promotions. This reflects my vision of not just excelling in the ring but creating opportunities as a promoter. I’m building a blueprint for the next generation to show them what’s possible. On February 2 in Flint, fans are in for several exciting matchups and one unforgettable night of boxing!”

Veyre, a 36-year-old Parisian, now fighting out of Montreal, is 8-1 and has a crowd-pleasing style. She will take on Carmen Vargas (5-2-1) of Houston, Texas, for the vacant Women’s WBA Intercontinental featherweight title.

Winning gold at the 2015 Pan American Games and reaching the quarterfinals at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Veyre joins Salita Promotions with world title aspirations. Most recently, she defeated Gabriela Bouvier last December for the Women’s WBC International featherweight title. Veyre made her professional debut in 2022 when she earned a unanimous decision victory over Liliana Marisela Borquez following an accomplished amateur career. Her sights are on division champs Amanda Serrano and Skye Nicholson.

“I am so excited and elated to join Salita Promotions,” Veyre said. “Their actions, dedication, and belief in women’s boxing reassures me in the choice I’ve made with Dmitriy. Being part of the same promotion and co-manager as Claressa Shields, the best female boxer in the world, is highly motivating for me. I work hard to always give my best, and I am more determined than ever to dominate this division. Let’s just say there’s a new sheriff in town!”

Ashleyann Lozada, remarkably,is Puerto Rico’s first female boxer to participate in the Olympic Games. She will make her professional debut against Denise Moran (3-0) of San Diego, Calif. A native of Corozal, Lozada qualified for the 2024 Paris Games by clinching a bronze medal at the 2023 Pan American Games. She is the only Puerto Rican athlete, male or female, to win gold medals at the 2018 and 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games. The 33-year-old Lozada was influenced by watching Miguel Cotto in her youth.

“I have worked my whole life for this moment,” said Lozada. “I can’t wait to step into the ring as a pro and show my fans in Puerto Rico and everyone watching around the world that nothing will stop this Boricua from reaching my dream of becoming a world champion.”

The power-punching Sammy “The Heat” Worthington (10-0, 7 KOs) of Lexington, Ky., by way of Folsom, Calif., returns to the Dort Financial Center just six weeks after a statement win in December to square off against Lithuania’s Vaid Masiokaite (10-26-6, 1 KO). Worthington continues to make her way toward a world title shot. She is currently ranked No. 2 in the IBF, No. 3 in the WBO and No. 6 in the WBC and WBA at 140 pounds and, with a win on Feb. 2, could be in-line to fight for a world title this year.

“The Heat” is co-promoted by Shields’ T-Rex Promotions and Salita Promotions.

“Katie Taylor is the ultimate goal I’m striving for,” said Worthington, 29. “She is the best in the world, and there’s nothing more I would like than a shot at her world titles.”

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DETROIT, Mich., (January 7, 2025)– Ahead of “SUPER BRAWL SUNDAY” taking place on Sunday, February 2, at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, Mich., global superstar Claressa Shields (15-0, 3 KOs) and undefeated Danielle Perkins (5-0, 2 KOs) joined an open media workout in Detroit today. Two-time Olympic Games gold medalist Shields is en route to making boxing history again as she will be battling to become an Undisputed World Champion in a third weight division. Recently defeating Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse for the WBC heavyweight title, Shields will be squaring off against Brooklyn’s Perkins for the Undisputed Heavyweight World Championship as the WBA, IBF, and WBO each have agreed to sanction the bout for their respective women’s heavyweight world titles. “SUPER BRAWL SUNDAY” will air live globally on DAZN, boxing’s leading streaming television provider. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online HERE or in person at the Dort Financial Center box office.

Claressa Shields:

“I am super excited to be able to face Danielle Perkins. I think me going to the heavyweight division did scare a lot of people, including my family. My last opponent, Vanessa [Lepage-Joanisse], was someone we took very seriously. Now, we have a better opponent in Danielle. She has a decorated background and is tall and big. I look forward to having an all-out fight with her. What better time to have a fight in Flint than after The Fire Inside has come out all over the country? I just want to show that people from Flint can actually make it.

“The bigger they are, the harder they fall. Lepage-Joanisse made a pretty big noise when she fell, and I look forward to making Danielle Perkins make a bigger noise when she falls.

“I saw somewhere that Perkins said that I was not the GWOAT of boxing. She said someone else was. The mistake that she made was that she didn’t say herself. When they ask you who you think the greatest of all time is in women’s boxing while you’re getting ready to fight for a world championship, and you say someone else, that shows you are doubtful.

“I think she has a very proud story. I respect all of the girls that I fight. I know it is a fight for all of us in women’s boxing. This is a great opportunity for her. Of course, she wants to get the upset. Of course, this is life-changing money for her. But at the end of the day, it’s still a fight, so I’m not super friendly.

“Danielle Perkins is a very tough challenge for anybody, especially with her size. She says that she is a real heavyweight. I’ve been hit hard before and taken it pretty well. I’m not overlooking Danielle. In a strange way, I think she is overlooking me. She thinks that Lepage-Joanisse didn’t have a chance and that she was slow. Lepage-Joanisse was the heavyweight world champion. Lepage-Joanisse had 12 weeks to prepare for me and called me out. I didn’t plan to move up to heavyweight. I look too good to be called a heavyweight.

“It was important to have this fight in Flint because I never had my true homecoming. The last time I fought at the Dort Financial Center was during COVID. I think only about 300 people were allowed in the arena then. I know when I fight in Flint this time, 8,000 people will show up, and that’s what we want.

“My experience will be a big factor in this fight. I have not conquered the world once, but twice as an amateur. Professionally, I have conquered the world 15 times. That means I have been in the ring with 15 world champions or competitors fighting me for a world championship. A lot of those belts I have are ones that I went and took. I have been to girls’ countries to take belts. It’s just different being in there with high-caliber fighters. Every training camp, I get up. It doesn’t matter who I am facing.”

Danielle Perkins:

“I don’t think I’ve ever cried tears of joy. Hearing about this opportunity to fight Claressa [Shields] was my first time doing that.

“The person you are meeting right now is not the same person that shows up to the fight. The mission is still very much the same. The person who shows up in the ring does not have that much respect for anybody. I am also very cautious and aware of who she is.

“My second fight, I fought the No. 1 girl on Team USA. She had 44 fights and was undefeated. I had to realize that whoever someone fought before does not matter. You have never fought me, and I am a different challenge. I went out and won that fight.

“Size, strength, and power are the attributes I will bring to this fight. I don’t think I am like anyone else she has ever fought. Claressa [Shields] is a phenomenal middleweight but has never gone more than two rounds at heavyweight. All my experience is at heavyweight, so I have a lot of rounds under my belt.

“Training camp is going great. I have gotten severely uncomfortable during this camp to prepare for the intensity that she brings. Our level of camp has elevated in the last couple of weeks. We’ve been consistently and aggressively picking up the pace. Sparring is no longer just sparring; we are fighting. No one in my camp is taking this fight lightly. The thing is that I have so much respect for Claressa [Shields]. I have to give her one of the best fights in front of Flint. We have been thinking about this opportunity for a while now.”

Dmitry Salita:

“Women’s boxing is at an all-time high. The Shields vs. Perkins press workout in Detroit drew tremendous media attention, building excitement for Sunday, February 2, at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, Mich., live on DAZN.

“This fight marks another historic chapter for Claressa Shields as she goes for the Undisputed Heavyweight World Title. Shields will challenge to become the first fighter ever to be an Undisputed World Champion in three weight divisions.”

DETROIT (Dec. 12, 2024) – From Flint to Hollywood and back, the hits keep coming for four-division world champion Claressa Shields.

The reigning WBC and WBO World Champion will defend her unified titles and fight for the vacant WBA Heavyweight World title against undefeated contender Danielle Perkins on Sunday, February 2. The event, aptly dubbed SUPER BRAWL SUNDAY, is promoted by Salita Promotions and will take place at Dort Financial Center in Shields’ hometown of Flint, Mich., and air live globally on DAZN, boxing’s leading streaming television provider.

An announcement regarding ticket sales for SUPER BRAWL SUNDAY will be made soon.

Shields, by far the most accomplished female boxer in history, is undefeated at 15-0 with three knockouts. She won the coveted WBC heavyweight green belt (and the vacant WBO Lt Heavyweight belt) in July when she knocked out defending champion Vanessa Lepage Joanisse. Shields is also the current, reigning Unified Middleweight World Champion, a testament to her dominance in women’s boxing as she continues to break barriers and inspire female athletes around the world.

Shields, with an impeccable professional record and a mounting legacy, adds another chapter to her remarkable career that now includes a feature film. Shields is the subject of an upcoming theatrical film chronicling her incredible life story. The highly anticipated biographical drama, titled THE FIRE INSIDE, premieres in theatres on Christmas Day and spans her rise from humble beginnings in Flint to becoming a two-time U.S. Olympic gold medalist. The film promises to inspire a new generation of athletes and fans, offering an intimate look into Shields’ journey and the challenges she has faced on and off the canvas.

“I feel so blessed at this point in my life and my career,” said Shields. But make no mistake, every blessing came with blood, sweat, and tears behind it. My home in Flint helped make me the person I am today. That city, with all its struggles and strengths, built something in me that can’t be broken. Without Flint and the determination I developed there at a young age, I don’t know if I’d be here today. I can’t wait for this homecoming event. Danielle Perkins is undefeated and a strong contender, but I’ve been fighting my whole life, not just in the ring. Whether it was in my personal life, in the amateur boxing ring, or as a professional world champion, I simply do not fail. February 2^nd will be no different.”

“Claressa Shields has been breaking glass ceilings for her whole career,” said Dmitriy Salita, president of Salita Promotions. “She was the first American boxer to win two Olympic gold medals. She was the first woman to headline an event on premium television. She is the only two-division Undisputed Women’s World Champion, and she has the chance to make history yet again unifying the women’s heavyweight division on this special Sunday event. Claressa is at the peak of her career and has an incredible film coming out honoring her life, achievements and determination. We could have taken this event anywhere in the world. Claressa wanted to come back to Flint to share her success with her fans and to give the city of Flint the shine it deserves for helping produce an incredible diamond of a world champion.”

Renowned boxing executive Mark Taffet, Shields’ manager, said, “What an incredible period this is in Claressa’s life. From the theatrical release of her biopic on the silver screen on December 25, to the heavyweight championship on the silver canvas on February 2, it is truly a dream come true for her.”

Born and raised in Brooklyn, Perkins (5-0, 2 KOs), like her upcoming opponent, is a decorated amateur and a survivor.

Before winning gold at the 2019 IBA Women’s World Championships and defeating the tournament’s top seed in the finals, Perkins saw success outside of boxing. A former collegiate basketball standout at St. John’s University, standing 6-feet tall and 200 pounds, Perkins boasted a successful professional basketball career in Europe. That was until Perkins sustained severe injuries when struck by a car on a busy city street in Brooklyn. While unsure if she would ever walk again, Perkins’ undeniable pursuit for greatness drove her to a full recovery and, ultimately, to the sport of boxing.

Perkins earned the WBC No. 1-ranked, mandatory position with a unanimous-decision win over Christianne Fahey on the undercard of Shields vs. Joanisse in July. Known for her power and technique, she has made a name for herself with an unblemished record and relentless drive to claim a world title.

“I am more than excited to get in ring with one of the best fighters in the world,” said Perkins. “I am looking forward to showcasing my skillset to the world and winning my second, third and fourth title belts in Flint. I won the WBC Silver belt there in 2020 and I coming back to make another statement.”

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?ABOUT SALITA PROMOTIONS:

Salita Promotions was founded in 2010 by Dmitriy Salita, a professional boxer and world-title challenger who saw the need for a promotional entity to feature boxing’s best young prospects and established contenders in North America and around the world. Viewers watching fighters on worldwide television networks including SHOWTIME, HBO, ESPN, Spike TV, Universal Sports Network, UFC Fight Pass, DAZN, ESPN+ and MSG have enjoyed Salita Promotions fight action in recent years. We pride ourselves on offering our fighters opportunities inside and outside the ring. Salita Promotions looks forward to continuing to grow and serve the needs of fight fans around the globe.

Marshall Kauffman of King’s Promotions and Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions proudly announce the signing of a co-promotional deal with newly crowned Women’s WBC Silver Heavyweight Champion Danielle Perkins.

Undefeated as a professional, the six-foot tall, 198-lb Perkins (3-0, 1 KO) was also the USA National Champion and 2019 Amateur Boxing Heavyweight World Champion, the first American man or woman to win a world championship since Claressa Shields in 2016. An outstanding multi-sport athlete, Perkins was also an exceptional collegiate basketball player at St. John’s University where she helped her team make two trips to the NCAA Tournament, before playing hoops professionally in Europe for a time.

From Houston via Brooklyn, New York, Perkins found boxing after she was critically injured in an automobile accident that left her temporarily paralyzed. Perkins underwent a rigorous rehabilitation program, and upon her recovery, dedicated herself to boxing where her tremendous physical gifts became immediately apparent.

Perkins stated, “I’m very excited about entering into this promotional agreement with King’s Promotions and Salita Promotions. Marshall Kauffman and Dmitriy Salita are committed to the success of women’s boxing and support my journey to become the best heavyweight champion in the history of women’s boxing. With these two promoters, plus my advisor Mark Taffet and manager & coach James Cooper, I know I have the right team to complement my abilities and desire to realize my dreams.”

Reading, Pennsylvania-based Kauffman, known for his outstanding work with countless contenders and champions as both a trainer and promoter, says he shares Perkins’ dreams of championship glory.

“I am very excited to co-promote Danielle Perkins with Salita Promotions,” said Kauffman. “Salita is very familiar with women’s boxing and has done a very good job with Claressa Shields. I believe that with all of our experience combined, Danielle will soon be the first American Female Heavyweight Champion.”

Perkins, who continues to hone her skills with trainer James Cooper, showed marked improvement and had a much easier time in her recent pay-per-view rematch against Georgia’s Monika “Lay Em Down” Harrison (2-2, 1 KO), scoring a dominant eight-round unanimous decision and her first professional title, the WBC Silver Heavyweight Championship in the process.

“Danielle is improving with each fight and is on her way to being a heavyweight champion of the world,” said Dmitriy Salita. “Her skills, personality and ring presence are going to make her an emerging star in women’s boxing.”