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Okay! Close your eyes, and think about the best female boxers right now. Done? Who are the first three names that come to your mind? Minus or plus a few names, most of you would probably have these three names—Claressa Shields, Katie Taylor, and Amanda Serrano. And you aren’t wrong! All three of them have done incredible things in their respective careers thus far.

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However, what if we told you one of these boxers is in a league of her own? At least, that’s what new data from CompuBox reveals, according to the good folks at Brunch Boxing. Now, who is that boxer? It’s, of course, undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa ‘T-Rex’ Shields. But you might be wondering what sets her apart from former undisputed featherweight champion Serrano and current undisputed super lightweight champion Taylor.

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According to the post from Brunch Boxing, data extracted from CompuBox reveals the top ten female boxers with the highest ratio of punches landed to punches absorbed per round throughout their careers. And you guessed it—Shields got the top marks in this department. Regardless, now the question is, who scored how much? Take a look for yourself.

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The top ten list ranks Claressa Shields at the top, with a remarkable +14.2 punch differential per round—meaning she lands 14.2 more punches than she absorbs. The rest of the list looks like this (In the order provided): “Yokasta Valle: +12, Katie Taylor: +11.6, Natasha Jonas: +11, Mikaela Mayer: +10.8, Dina Thorslund: +10, Gabriela Fundora: +9.8, Amanda Serrano: +9, Terri Harper: +7.9, and finally, Sandy Ryan: +7.6.”

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Fans and experts have been debating who is the best female boxer today. They point to various accolades from various fighters—and they are all valid—but these numbers give you a clear-cut idea of how the boxers perform in the ring. Interestingly, though, Shields’ supremacy shouldn’t really be a surprise.

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Claressa Shields: A boxing career worth the hype

‘T-Rex’ Shields might have a brazen and outspoken personality, but she also has the skills to back all the trash talk. Shields first rose to prominence when she made her country proud by bringing home gold from the 2012 and 2016 Olympics while fighting in the middleweight division. In fact, she is the only—male or female— American boxer ever to win two consecutive gold medals. And that wasn’t her last big accomplishment.

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In the same year when she brought the second medal, Shields turned professional and, in just a handful of years, started dominating the sport. By the time 2019 rolled around, Shields had set her sights on becoming the undisputed middleweight champion, which she did. She went on to claim the undisputed title in the light middleweight division and, more recently, in the heavyweight division, making her the only boxer in history to accomplish this feat across three weight classes.

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Claressa Shields is truly a gift to boxing, especially to women’s boxing. She has become an inspiration for countless female fighters out there who would love to pursue a career in the sport. Regardless, what are your thoughts on the data provided by CompuBox through Brunch Boxing?

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Sudeep Sinha is a Senior Boxing Writer at EssentiallySports with over two years of experience covering the science at the ES RingSide Desk. Known for sharp fight-night coverage and detailed analysis, Sudeep has become one of the desk’s leading boxing minds. His work has been featured on major platforms such as Sports Illustrated, Daily Mail, and Yahoo Sports, where he covers everything from amateur boxing developments to high-profile controversies like Ryan Garcia career arc. Sudeep balances his professional writing career with a personal passion for reading, cycling, and lively debates about boxing match-ups and trends on social media. He takes pride in delivering engaging stories that resonate with both hardcore boxing enthusiasts and casual fans alike, providing clear insights into fighter strategies, training, and the evolving dynamics of the sport.

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