Danielle Perkins becomes a champ at age 43

Source: DAZN

23/02/2026

Danielle Perkins becomes a champ at age 43

Danielle Perkins TKO6 Che Kenneally... On the Detroit undercard, Danielle Perkins defeated Che Kenneally by technical knockout in the sixth round to win the WBA light heavyweight title. Thee women were exchanging blows when Perkins landed a sharp right hook to bend Kenneally backwards and leave blood pouring out of her mouth. Now 6-1 for her career, Perkins became a champion at age 43, one year after losing to Claressa Shields in a heavyweight title challenge. The Australian Keneally falls to 5-2.