Who won Shields vs Cornejo?
Claressa Shields beat Maricela Cornejo by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, at Little Ceasars Arena, Detroit.
The scorecards were announced as 100-89, 100-90, 100-90 in favor of winner Claressa Shields.
The fight was scheduled to take place over 10 rounds in the Middleweight division, which meant the weight limit was 160 pounds (11.4 stone or 72.6 kg).
The undercard featured the clash of Holmes Jr vs Toussaint.
Shields vs Cornejo stats
Back in June 2023, Claressa Shields stepped into the ring with an undefeated record of 13 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws.
Maricela Cornejo made her way to the ring with a record of 16 wins, 5 losses and 0 draws.
Claressa Shields was the younger woman by 8 years, at 28 years old.
Cornejo had a height advantage of 2 inches over Shields. That also extended to a 4-inch reach advantage.
Both Claressa Shields and Maricela Cornejo fought out of an orthodox stance.
Shields was the less experienced professional fighter, having had 8 fewer fights, and made her debut in 2016, 4 years and 3 months later than Cornejo, whose first professional fight was in 2012. She had fought 37 fewer professional rounds, totaling 123 compared to Cornejo's 160.
Shields vs Cornejo form
Shields remained undefeated as a professional.
In her last fight leading up to this contest, she had won against Savannah Marshall on October 15, 2022, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at The O2 Arena, London, United Kingdom.
Prior to that, she had won against Ema Kozin on February 5, 2022, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Motorpoint Arena, Wales.
Going into that contest, she had beaten Marie Eve Dicaire on March 5, 2021, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Dort Federal Event Center, Michigan, United States.
Before that, she had defeated Ivana Habazin on January 10, 2020, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Ocean Resort Casino, New Jersey.
She had won against Christina Hammer on April 13, 2019, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City.
Activity check
Shields' last 5 fights had come over a period of 4 years, 1 month and 21 days, which means she had been fighting approximately every 9 months and 29 days. In those fights, she fought a total of 50 rounds, meaning that they had lasted 10 rounds on average.
What time did Shields vs Cornejo start?
The fighters were expected to ringwalk at around 11:00 PM EST / 8:00 PM PST at Little Ceasars Arena, Detroit, United States, which was around 4:00 AM BST in the UK.
Who broadcast Shields vs Cornejo?
The DAZN show began at 9:00 PM EST / 6:00 PM PST. The DAZN Global broadcast of the card started at 2:00 AM (BST).
What were the odds on Shields vs Cornejo?
Claressa Shields was a 1/40 (-5000) favorite going into the contest, while Maricela Cornejo made her way into the ring at 12/1 (+1200) with oddsmakers.
I just love the sport. I respect all fighters. Respect to everybody who steps in the ring.
Waste of a fight. Could let me a man with no boxing experience fight her and it would have been more interesting 🤨 cause this girl stands zero chance. I’d rather watch her fight a crackhead and see if she can catch the **** lol