Why All Of America Is Behind Claressa Shields

Why All Of America Is Behind Claressa Shields

Shields is going to new levels all the time in the USA.

Ahead of the fight Claressa Shields continues to go from strength to strength all the time.

Both in her training that she never takes her eye off the ball in and never sits back or relaxes in. She looks to always have her guard up and keeps improving, that has impressed us.

Even with all the new huge success recently.

This weekend here’s why the whole country is behind here now at this age ahead of her latest fight this weekend:

  • She’s a two-time Olympic gold medalist (2012 & 2016), the first American boxer to achieve that feat.
  • Undefeated at 17-0 as a pro, proving consistent dominance in the ring.The only boxer (male or female) to become undisputed champion in three weight classes in the four-belt era.
  • First American woman to win Olympic boxing gold when women’s boxing debuted in 2012.Self-proclaimed “GWOAT” with multiple Female Fighter of the Year awards and pound-for-pound elite status.
  • Landed a historic $8 million contract, the biggest in women’s boxing history, boosting national pride.
  • Fighting in her home state at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena, where she’s a local hero and sells out crowds.
  • Overcame a tough Flint upbringing to become a symbol of resilience and American success.
  • Reigning undisputed heavyweight champion, carrying the U.S. flag in a division lacking strong male contenders.
  • Full-circle rivalry with Crews-Dezurn (first pro opponent in 2016) inspires fans as she defends her legacy in a hyped, history-making rematch.

Here’s the Claressa Shields fight time this weekend in all major cities worldwide.

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