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Claressa Shields dominates the ESPN women's pound-for-pound rankings after a unanimous decision win over Franchon Crews-Dezurn on February 22 in Detroit. Shields secures every first-place vote from the ESPN panel, solidifying her status as the undisputed heavyweight champion. She’s one of only two boxers to achieve undisputed status in three weight classes, alongside Terence Crawford. Shields boasts a record of 18-0 with 3 KOs and has unified all four major women's heavyweight titles. Katie Taylor remains at No. 2, announcing a desire for one final fight in Dublin. The top 10 holds steady, with rising talents like Ellie Scotney, Shadasia Green, and Cherneka Johnson gaining traction. Current rankings reflect results through February 26.
1. CLARESSA SHIELDS (18-0, 3 KOs)
2. KATIE TAYLOR (25-1, 6 KOs)
3. AMANDA SERRANO (48-4-1, 31 KOs)
4. GABRIELA FUNDORA (17-0, 9 KOs)
5. CHANTELLE CAMERON (21-1, 8 KOs)
6. MIKAELA MAYER (22-2, 5 KOs)
7. ALYCIA BAUMGARDNER (17-1, 7 KOs)
8. LAURE
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