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Claressa Shields slams ‘disrespectful kid’ Ryan Garcia, pleads with Rolando Romero to ‘put his lights out’

Claressa Shields isn’t a fan of Ryan Garcia’s antics over the last year, despite a sudden change in the controversial star’s demeanor. Ryan Garcia is known to ruffle many feathers in the boxing world, stemming from numerous controversies he’d found himself in over the last year.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / March 30

Shields Tells Tank Davis To Fix His Mental Health – ‘Get Therapy’

Claressa Shields says Gervonta Davis needs therapy before a potential rematch with Lamont Roach Jr. Davis secured a majority draw with Roach in a very controversial fight.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / March 16

Claressa Shields has suspension lifted but still faces enforcement

According to USA Today, boxing champion Claressa Shields still faces possible enforcement for testing positive for marijuana last month even though her suspension was “dissolved” on Friday according to an order issued by the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission (MUCC), which regulates boxing in the state.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / March 10

Shields to vacate light heavyweight title

According to BoxingScene.com, newly crowned undisputed women’s heavyweight boxing champion, Claressa Shields is vacating her WBO light heavyweight title.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / March 7

Claressa Shields relinquishes WBO light heavyweight title, keeps heavyweight crown

Claressa Shields was compelled to relinquish one of her titles. She had to choose which of her WBO crowns to hold on to.

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Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / March 4

Claressa Shields Vows To Prove Her Innocence After Positive Marijuana Test

Claressa Shields’ trial date for her failed marijuana test will occur on March 6, as she presents her case to The Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission. Shields has come under fire after she failed a test once she defeated Danielle Perkins.

Boxing News / ESPN / February 20

Women's champ Shields suspended in Michigan

Claressa Shields, the undisputed world champion in three weight classes, has been suspended in Michigan after testing positive for marijuana following her title defense earlier this month.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / February 16

Claressa Shields provides bleak update about her MMA career after 2-1 run: ‘Not enough time’

Boxing superstar Claressa Shields’ MMA career might be coming to an abrupt end just three fights into her PFL tenure. Claressa Shields is arguably one of the greatest boxers, male or female, to compete in the ring in the sport’s decorated history.

Boxing News / MMA Sucka / February 7

Claressa Shields vs. Danielle Perkins set for February – What Are Your Odds?

In the future, the women’s boxing world is about to get a shock as a historic fight is about to end. The showdown will be between two strong fighters, Claressa Shields and Danielle Perkins.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / February 5

Claressa Shields becomes the first women’s undisputed champion

Say hello to boxing’s first-ever women’s undisputed heavyweight champion. Claressa Shields made history in her hometown of Flint, Mich. defeating Danielle Perkins by unanimous decision.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / February 3

Claressa Shields Targets Two More Fights in 2025, Names Rivals

On February 2, Claressa Shields (16-0, 3 KOs) created history, defeating Danielle Perkins (5-1, 2 KOs) to become the undisputed heavyweight champion. This historic bout took place at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, MI, on a Salita Promotions card live on DAZN.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / February 3

Claressa Shields Becomes Undisputed in a Third Weight Class

Claressa Shields (16-0, 3 KOs) once again emerged victorious in dominant fashion, this time against Danielle Perkins (5-1, 2 KOs). Scores for their fight were 100-89, 99-90 and 97-92.

Boxing News / Larry Brown Sports / February 3

Heavyweight boxer loses after tackling opponent into table

A boxing match between two heavyweight fighters on Sunday looked like something straight out of a WWE script. Brandon Moore (17-1) won over Skylar Lacy (8-1-2) in the co-main event of the Claressa Shields vs.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / February 1

Shields Can Complete Boxing With Undisputed Heavyweight Title

Claressa Shields takes on Danielle Perkins for the Undisputed Heavyweight Title in a historic clash on Sunday. Shields has already become undisputed at 154 and 160.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 29

Claressa Shields vs. Danielle Perkins: Preview, Betting Odds and Fight Card

Claressa Shields (15-0, 3 KOs) will take on the unbeaten Danielle Perkins (5-0, 2 KOs) on Sunday, February 2 at the Dort Financial Center, Flint with undisputed glory on the line, with Shields defending the WBC heavyweight crown she won against Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / December 30

Shields responds to boxing legend

The WBC and WBO women’s heavyweight champion Claressa Shields is in the news again. She’s speaking on her ongoing feud with former boxing legend Laila Ali.

Boxing News / 5 GOATs / December 19

Claressa Shields talks ‘spot on’ performances from Brian Tyree Henry, Ryan Destiny in biopic ‘The Fire Inside’

Boxing superstar Claressa Shields enjoyed seeing Brian Tyree Henry and Ryan Destiny’s performances in her upcoming biopic The Fire Inside. On3 attended a sports roundtable with Shields and asked her what she thought about Henry playing her coach and mentor Jason Crutchfield.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / December 16

Claressa Shields Hosted A Media Roundtable To Discuss ‘The Fire Inside’

On Friday, December 13, Claressa Shields conducted an online roundtable discussion with several boxing writers (me among them). The focus of the presser was to talk about The Fire Inside, the upcoming biopic based on Shields’ and her pre-professional career in boxing.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / December 3

Film Review: Claressa Shields’ Biopic ‘The Fire Inside’

Claressa Shields is one of the most polarizing figures in boxing–female or otherwise. Despite being the first American boxer to win consecutive gold medals

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / September 13

The Claressa Shields Biopic ‘The Fire Inside’ Is Set To Release Christmas Day

Today, all sudden-like, MGM dropped the trailer for the biopic The Fire Inside, a film that will tell the story of Claressa Shields and her humble beginnings from Flint, Michigan, to her groundbreaking Olympic boxing victories and beyond.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / June 20

Claressa Shields’ T-Rex Promotions Signs Samantha Worthington

DETROIT (June 20, 2024) – Current Unified Middleweight World Champion and now promoter, Claressa Shields, proudly announces T-Rex Promotions has signed its first fighter, WBO #6 and IBF #4 ranked Super Lightweight World Champion Samantha Worthington to a co-promotional contract with Salita Promotions.

Boxing News / FanNation Boxing / February 23, 2024