

Claressa Shields Tops The BWAA's Women's Pound-For-Pound List For The First Time
Twice a year, in June and December, the BWAA announces its women's top 10 pound-for-pound list, selected on a point system. For the first time, Claressa Shields, the BWAA 2018 Female Fighter of the Year, tops the list, unseating Cecilia Braekhus, who drops from No. 1 to No. 3. Ireland’s Katie Taylor, based on her two impressive wins, moves from No. 5 to No. 2, while Amanda Serrano stays at No. 4. Belgium’s Delfine Persoon enters the rankings at No. 5, based on her majority-de