Shields Blazes Past Hammer  and now is Undisputed Middleweight Champion

Behind a sterling defense Claressa Shields showed the boxing world that she is indeed the undisputed middleweight world champion of the world by handing Germany’s Christina Hammer her first pro defeat on Saturday.

It was an undisputed win.

In female boxing’s biggest fight in history Shields (9-0, 2 KOs) defeated Hammer (24-1, 11 KOs) at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. She now has the WBO, WBA, WBC and IBF middleweight titles and is only the second female to attain undisputed championship status.

Though many lauded Shield’s obvious athletic talent some wondered if she could handle a true professional like Hammer, who had never been defeated in 10 years. What many did not consider was her underestimated defensive skills that were brilliantly displayed to those in the arena and those watching around the world.

Hammer opened the first round looking to establish dominance behind her strong left jab. Almost all of her previous victories were attained behind that ramrod punch. Though she didn’t land it much in the first round, it did seem to give Shields something to think about. But the two-time Olympic gold medalist was still able to connect with a strong left hook counter and right cross.

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