In one of the biggest upsets on Sunday’s card at Little Caesar’s Arenaoriginally from Houston Danielle Perkins he won the WBA delicate heavyweight world title, defeating Australia by TKO in the sixth round Che Kenneally.

The end came at 1:45 of Round 6, when Perkins’ relentless pressure and strong-arm combinations proved too much for the previously undefeated champion. Perkins, a former professional basketball player, implemented a disciplined game plan based on constant forward movement and calculated aggression. She effectively closed off the ring from the early rounds, forcing Kenneally into exchanges that favored the challenger’s strength.

The decisive sequence was the culmination of sustained punishment. Stranded on the ropes and taking pristine shots with no response, Kenneally left the referee no choice but to wave his hand.

At age 43, Perkins improves his record to 6-1, winning his first world title and establishing himself at 175 pounds. Meanwhile, Kenneally suffers the first defeat of her professional career, falling to 5-1 after failing to defend the belt she won last year.

In an evening that once again highlighted her iron grip on women’s boxing, Klaressa Shields successfully defended her undisputed heavyweight championship with a unanimous decision victory over her longtime rival Franchon Crews-Dezurn. The fight took place on Sunday, February 22 at Little Caesar’s Arena in Detroit was another reminder of the technical gap Shields has maintained since turning pro.

Reuniting ten years after his professional debut, Shields wasted no time in taking control. From the opening bell, the hometown star showed off incredible hand speed and surgical precision, neutralizing any offensive ambitions Crews-Dezurn had. Despite a tense atmosphere that included a weigh-in controversy and questions about the challenger’s knee and ankle problems, traffic was one-way once the fight began.

After ten one-sided rounds, all three judges presented identical scorecards of 100-90. Shields swept every frame, methodically breaking down her bold opponent with acute bodywork and precise uppercut combinations. Crews-Dezurn’s toughness was unquestionable, but she never found the tactical key to unlock the self-proclaimed GWOAT defense.

With the victory, Shields improved her record to 18-0, further cementing her status as the face of women’s boxing and the undisputed queen of the heavyweight division. When the final bell rang, both fighters embraced, symbolically closing a chapter that began in amateur competition and now leaves Shields at the top of the world stage.

In 2016, two women made their professional boxing debuts. The stage was the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, and the main event of the gala was the fight between Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev. But earlier in the evening, they were in the spotlight: Claressa Shields, just 20, and Franchon Crews-Dezurn, 28. Ten years later, they will meet again on February 22 in Detroit, where the WBA heavyweight title and the WBC, IBF and WBO belts will be on the line.

This first fight is scheduled for four rounds, and Shields and Crews-Dezurn have already shown that they will become two of the best fighters of their generation. In a competitive fight, Shields claimed a unanimous victory (40-36 on all scorecards), delivering a clear performance from start to finish that showed her control and composure in the ring.

Since that initial clash, both fighters have had very successful careers. Each of them won the world championship and established themselves as pillars of women’s boxing. However, some things remain unfinished – especially in the case of Crews-Dezurn, whose professional adventure began with a defeat against Shields.

Now, ten years later, Shields, 30, and Crews-Dezurn, 38, will face off at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. This promises to be a must-see event for boxing fans, featuring two elite fighters who, interestingly enough, still compete at the highest level in the sport.

Shields enters the rematch undefeated in 17 professional fights, while Crews-Dezurn has 10 wins and 2 losses. For Franchon, reuniting with Shields is a defining moment. After starting her career with a loss, she rebounded, corrected course, and won multiple world titles, including the WBA middleweight crown.

It will be a fierce fight in which both fighters have a lot to lose, and which may become one of the most iconic fights in women’s boxing of the 21st century. Shields is the clear favorite, but Crews-Dezurn’s hunger for revenge could be the fuel he needs to chase down the upset.