Three-division undisputed champion Claressa Shields is a relentless force in the ring, but outside of it, she has a much softer side. The only female boxer to achieve undisputed status in the heavyweight division recently took to social media after a clip of her last opponent, Danielle Perkins, started making the rounds online.
So, what was in the clip? It captured the moment Perkins was knocked down in the 10th round of her fight against Shields. Although ‘T-Rex’ Shields secured a dominant unanimous decision victory, the footage became a source of embarrassment for Perkins as fans flooded social media with jokes at her expense.
Earlier today, an X user shared the clip with the caption, “Damn #claressashields almost ended her life .” The post quickly gained traction, with commenters piling on. However, Shields stepped in to defend Perkins.
Damn #claressashields almost ended her life pic.twitter.com/AUuZYhhrq4
— gossip of the city (@gotcitytea) February 3, 2025
“Mannnn Danielle was strong as hell! I think she a knock a few of my previous opponents out! I see why Hanna Gabriels ducked her,” Shields wrote. Despite her efforts, the online banter didn’t let up, with Perkins remaining the subject of widespread ridicule.
One user wrote, “Combat sport mfs are different bc you couldn’t pay me to get popped in my dome like that AT WORK, like how this is yo job?? .”
Another added, “Goget_ter @goget_ter · Feb 4 I just got the best laughs out of this thread .”
The next user commented, “She was nearly fast-forwarded to her 50th birthday… She’s 42.”
Someone else wrote, “She hit her so hard she hurt her feelings.”
One user claimed, “Sis was questioning her life choices. Boss up! ”
The post Claressa Shields to the Rescue as Danielle Perkins’ Embarrassing Clip Trends Online appeared first on EssentiallySports.
