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Shields outpoints Perkins to win 1st undisputed heavyweight bout in women’s boxing
Claressa Shields unanimously outpointed Danielle Perkins on Sunday night in the first undisputed heavyweight bout in women’s boxing to remain undefeated.
Shields, a two-time Olympic gold medalist with titles in five divisions, was in control of the fight from the start. She knocked down Perkins, landing a right hand on her chin with 15 seconds left in the 10th and final round.
The 29-year-old Shields improved to 16-0 with three knockouts.
“I want a rematch with Hanna Gabriels,” she said.
The 42-year-old Perkins, who led St. John’s basketball team in blocked shots two decades ago, won her first five fights before losing to Shields.
Perkins, weighing 177-plus pounds and standing at 6 foot, was a few inches taller and a few inches heavier than Shields.
She took some of Shields’ best shots early in the bout, hitting the canvas only when the referee pushed her when separating the fighters in the third round. After both boxers faded in the middle rounds, Shields closed the seventh with a flurry of punches.
How many Grammys did Kendrick Lamar win?
Lamar won five Grammys on Sunday, also taking home awards for best music video, best rap performance and best rap song for the diss track.
Drake probably didn't see this as God's plan ... Kendrick Lamar rubbed the success of "Not Like Us" in his face last night ... taking home five Grammys for the record, and even saw an excited Taylor Swift and Beyoncé on their feet as the hit targeting the Canadian rapper was blasted.
Was Drake at the Grammys last night?
Drake was not at Sunday night's Grammys. Drake has skipped the award show and declined to submit to the Grammys over the last few years, so he didn't receive any nominations.
SZA Joining Kendrick Lamar For Super Bowl Halftime Show
Kendrick Lamar's highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime show just got even more exciting ... 'cause SZA is joining in on the party! Apple Music -- which sponsors the gig -- dropped the news out of nowhere on Thursday, announcing the 4x Grammy Award winner would be joining K. Dot in NOLA on February 9. The platform also shared a new teaser for the show, featuring Kendrick on the phone discussing the possibility of adding someone to his set list ... when SZA creeps up behind him and dumps a jug full of blue liquid all over the "Not Like Us" MC.
Babyface Shrugs Off Grammys Red Carpet Dismissal Over Chappell Roan
Babyface awkwardly got the boot on the Grammys red carpet from a pair of reporters to make room for Chappell Roan -- but he's keeping it cool and acting like it’s no biggie.
Peep the clip -- the R&B legend stepped out of Dan Tana’s in West Hollywood after the big show, and when asked about the snub, he explained it was all A-OK, guys!
Kanye West Was Not Escorted Out of Grammys By Cops Despite Reports
Kanye West and Bianca Censori made quite the splash on the Grammys red carpet ... and while several reports claim their antics got them booted, TMZ has learned that's not the case.
A source close to the Recording Academy tells TMZ ... Kanye was an invited guest -- nominated for Best Rap Song this year -- and he wasn't forcibly removed from the event.
Beyoncé Announces Cowboy Carter Tour: See The Full Dates
Beyoncé is officially taking Cowboy Carter on the road in 2025.
Shortly after winning her first-ever Album of the Year at the 2025 Grammy Awards on Sunday night (February 2), Queen Bey announced the Cowboy Carter Tour.
The 22-date international trek will take the “Texas Hold ‘Em” hitmaker across North America and Europe between April and July in support of her historic eighth album.
Unlike traditional tours, this one will see Bey perform several dates in select cities, beginning with a four-show stint at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium on April 28.
She’s also set to play Chicago’s Soldier Field, New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, NRG Stadium in her hometown of Houston, Washington, D.C.’s Northwest Stadium and finally Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where the roadshow wraps up with back-to-back concerts on July 10 and 11.
Across the pond, Bey will take over London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium between June 5 and 12, as well as Paris’ Stade de France on June 19 and 21.
Tickets go on sale on Friday (February 14) via Beyoncé’s website, with a special BeyHive presale beginning on February 11, followed by CitCard and Verizon presales on February 12.
Apr 28 — Los Angeles, CA @ SoFi Stadium
May 01 — Los Angeles, CA @ SoFi Stadium
May 04 — Los Angeles, CA @ SoFi Stadium
May 07 — Los Angeles, CA @ SoFi Stadium
May 15 — Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field
May 17 — Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field
May 22 — East Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium
May 24 — East Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium
May 25 — East Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium
May 28 — East Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium
Jun 05 — London, UK @ Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Jun 07 — London, UK @ Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Jun 10 — London, UK @ Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Jun 12 — London, UK @ Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Jun 19 — Paris, France @ Stade de France
Jun 21 — Paris, France @ Stade de France
Jun 28 — Houston, TX @ NRG Stadium
Jun 29 — Houston, TX @ NRG Stadium
Jul 04 — Washington, D.C. @ Northwest Stadium
Jul 07 — Washington, D.C. @ Northwest Stadium
Jul 10 — Atlanta, GA @ Mercedes Benz Stadium
Jul 11 — Atlanta, GA @ Mercedes Benz Stadium
