Claressa Shields wins an easy decision over Maricela Corenjo

Published June 3, 2023 8:54 pm

By DAVE HOGG
Associated Press

DETROIT (AP) — Claressa Shields successfully defended her undisputed middleweight title with a lopsided unanimous decision over Maricela Cornejo on Saturday night in the first boxing card at Little Caesars Arena. Shields (14-0, 2 KOs) with a score of 100-89 on one card and 100-90 on the other two. Shields has won two Olympic gold medals and professional titles at super welterweight (154 pounds), middleweight (160 pounds) and super middleweight (168 pounds). Cornejo (16-6) hasn’t beaten an opponent with a winning record in more than four years.

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