Claressa Shields knocks out Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse in 2nd round, winning 4th and 5th titles

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Claressa Shields knocked out WBC heavyweight champion Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse in the second round, winning titles in a fourth and fifth division. Shields, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, moved up to light heavyweight and claimed the heavyweight belt, joining Roy Jones Jr. as one of the few boxers to hold both middleweight and heavyweight titles. She emphasized her place among the greatest athletes in history and discussed her training and preparation for the fight.

Keywords: Claressa Shields, boxing, heavyweight champion

Source: The Associated Press

Update At: 7/28/2024

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