Claressa Shields was crowned the undisputed middleweight champion on Saturday night following an unanimous decision victory over Savannah Marshall . Shields “outmaneuvered her longtime rival" in a “dramatic fight that showcased the best of women’s boxing on a significant night for the sport.” The “blockbuster fight,” which headlined a sold-out all-women’s boxing event at London’s O2 Arena, was an “entertaining affair fueled by vicious exchanges and a wild pace that delighted the raucous crowd.” Shields said, “It’s not just a special moment for me. It’s a special moment for women’s boxing. Women’s boxing has been around for so many years and there are so many greats who came before us, but here we are in front of 20,000 fans in London at the O2 Arena” (N.Y. TIMES, 10/15).
