FLINT, Mich. – Claressa Shields unanimously outpointed Danielle Perkins on Sunday night in the first undisputed heavyweight bout in women’s boxing to remain undefeated.
Shields, a two-time Olympic gold medalist with titles in five divisions, was in control of the fight from the start. She knocked down Perkins, landing a right hand on her chin with 15 seconds left in the 10th and final round.
The 29-year-old Shields improved to 16-0 with three knockouts.
“I want a rematch with Hanna Gabriels,” she said.
The 42-year-old Perkins, who led St. John’s basketball team in blocked shots two decades ago, won her first five fights before losing to Shields.
Perkins, weighing 177-plus pounds and …