On June 3, 2023, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, Claressa Shields successfully defended her undisputed middleweight title against Maricela Cornejo. Shields, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and multi-division champion, dominated the fight from beginning to end. The judges’ scores of 100-89, 100-90, and 100-90 confirmed Shields’ clear dominance throughout the bout.
During the match, Shields demonstrated her proficiency and strength, with the objective of securing a knockout triumph. She successfully connected with numerous forceful punches on Cornejo, although the resilient opponent was able to endure until the end of the bout. Shields was content with her performance, but admitted that she had aimed for a knockout and felt that she had the capability to achieve it with the punches she delivered.
Despite her best efforts, Maricela Cornejo was unable to mount any significant offense against Shields, who outclassed her in every round. Cornejo struggled to deal with Shields’ speed, accuracy, and power as she stepped in as a late replacement for Hanna Gabriels.
Claressa Shields’ professional record remains undefeated with 14 wins and no losses after her recent victory. She successfully defended her undisputed middleweight championship, further cementing her position as one of the world’s top female boxers.
