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Claressa Shields Refutes Fans’ Claims That Papoose Caused Her Glow-Up

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While most of Claressa Shields’ smoke has been for Remy Ma, she’s just as ready to clap back at other people talking about her and Papoose.

Claressa Shields has a big fight coming up on July 26, but plenty of distractions keep interrupting her prep. Of course, we’re talking about all the drama involving her, Papoose, and Remy Ma, a situation that continues to spill over into Internet discourse.

While the star boxer holds most of her online smoke for the New York femcee these days, she’s also clapping back at other trolls. As caught by The Neighborhood Talk and Livebitez on Instagram, she recently scolded people assuming the Brooklyn lyricist is behind her physical glow-up. Shields was not worried about people’s perceptions of her before, and she certainly isn’t giving anyone else credit but herself for them.

“Stop saying that Pap is dressing me, he’s getting my hair done, he’s getting my makeup, putting all this stuff in place for me, ’cause he is not,” Claressa Shields remarked concerning Papoose. “It’s a reason why he was attracted to me. And I’ve been a fly, bada** chick since 21. And now that I’m 30, I definitely be stepping on s**t.”

“Like, I see what y’all are trying to do,” Claressa Shields continued her response to Papoose assumptions. “But it’s just not true. We do add value to each other’s lives and make each other’s life better. But he’s not the reason for this glow-up. That’s all I’m saying.”

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“When you love yourself, you gon’ look good anyway,” she concluded. “Love yourself. People have a hard time doing that. Like, really. Love yourself, you gon’ look good. And also, when you’re being a hater, you gon’ look bad, too. Like, if y’all want to say I look happier, you can say that.”

Elsewhere, the Flint native is seeking support when it comes to her and Papoose’s issues with Remy Ma. Shields recently seemed to hit Nicki Minaj up in the DMs to invite her to her July 26 fight.

We will see if all this discussion and back-and-forth dies down in the near future. This caused a shockwave across hip-hop and pop culture for a little bit. Clearly, fans are still commenting on it, and everyone involved is reciprocating the smoke.

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Claressa Shields Portends Gervonta Davis vs Lamont Roach Rematch:

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Claressa Shields Portends Gervonta Davis vs Lamont Roach Rematch: “He’ll Be Even Better”

Claressa Shields has weighed in on the Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach rematch.

Davis and Roach are expected to do battle again this summer following their controversial first meeting in March, which finished in a majority decision draw.

The biggest talking point from the fight came in the ninth round where ‘Tank’ voluntarily chose to take a knee, but no knockdown was scored.

If a 10-8 round had been scored in Roach’s favour, it would have been enough to earn him the win and see him become the new WBA lightweight champion, due to the final scorecards reading 115-113 Davis and 114-114 twice.

Multi-weight world champion Shields has now given her take on how a second fight between the two men would go, telling Fighthype that she believes Davis is capable of competing better.

“I think that Tank is a great fighter and Roach is a great fighter. They both had a good fight. I think Tank is going through things that we don’t know what he’s going through mentally…I wish him well and I think if he gets his mental together he’ll fight better.

“I think if Roach would have been more aggressive he would have won the fight clearly. I think he had some good counters, I’ve never seen somebody take punches from Tank and be able to still stand up. I don’t think I saw Roach get wobbled at all, I think I saw Tank get wobbled a couple times. I’ll be watching the rematch.”

In a separate interview with Fight Hub TV, Shields backed Roach to win when the pair run it back but says Davis can change that if he prepares mentally.

Claressa Shields and Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach

“I think Lamont will be even better in the rematch … Right now, I think Roach wins the rematch, only because I think Tank needs to get his fear out the way.

“Sometimes anger helps you in a fight, you don’t want to completely lose it, you have to know how to use it. He’s so frustrated with other parts of his life that it’s hard for him to use all of it inside the ring. So I think therapy would help.”

Shields isn’t the only big name to make a prediction for the rematch, with former two-weight world champion Tim Bradley also offering his thoughts.

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Claressa Shields Implore For Gervonta Davis To Get Therapy Before Lamont Roach Rematch

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Claressa Shields took a powerful stance on Gervonta “Tank” Davis’ mental health in a recent interview.

Gervonta “Tank” Davis has been at the center of discussion among the boxing community ever since his controversial March 1 fight against Lamont Roach, which resulted in a majority draw and set the stage for a rematch later this summer. And most of this discussion has not been positive for the undefeated WBA lightweight champion.

When speaking with Sean Zittel on March 28, legendary boxing promoter Bob Arum said, “I think Davis has to start taking boxing seriously. You know, it’s not just a media kind of thing. I don’t know, I don’t know the kid. But he seemed sort of ordinary [against Roach].”

Undefeated women’s boxing pound-for-pound great Claressa Shields is more concerned about Davis’ mental space than his performance in the ring, which she conveyed during a March 28 interview with Fight Hub TV.

“I feel like Gervonta is a hell of a fighter, but I feel like he needs to get his mental together,” Shields said. “When I hear some of his interviews, and I see some of the stuff that he’s saying, I can just tell that he’s not in love with the sport no more.”

She later added, “I think he would be better, and even a better fighter, if he went and did therapy like ASAP. Because I can tell he’s a little sad, little depressed… he needs to take some serious time to deal with whatever he has to deal with.”

Shields concluded this part of her response by saying, “I think therapy would help [Davis in his rematch with Roach].”

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Claressa Shields Reveals Her Pick For Gervonta Davis vs Lamont Roach Rematch

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Women’s boxing champion Claressa Shields stated a clear case for why Gervonta “Tank” Davis will lose his rematch against Lamont Roach.

The boxing world is still buzzing about the March 1 fight between Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Lamont Roach Jr. for Davis’ WBA lightweight title.

Since this title fight was controversial and the majority draw decision didn’t produce a clear better fighter between these two, the boxing world is clamoring for a rematch. And all indications are that a Davis vs. Roach II fight will take place this summer, perhaps as early as June.

During a March 28 interview with Fight Hub TV, women’s boxing pound-for-pound great Claressa Shields said, “I feel like Gervonta is a hell of a fighter, but I feel like he needs to get his mental together… I think he would be better, and even a better fighter, if he went and did therapy like ASAP. Because I can tell he’s a little sad, little depressed.”

Later on in that same interview, Shields conveyed why she believes Roach is destined to win this eventual rematch against Tank.

Claressa Shields and Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr

“I think Lamont Roach did a great job in that fight. I think if he would have been a little more aggressive we would’ve really won, like a unanimous decision. But he kept stepping off the gas,” Shields said.

“Now that he knows we can take Tank’s punch, I think Lamont will be even better in the rematch, because he’s gonna take those punches, he’s gonna give those punches back, and he’s gonna step on the gas this fight.

“But right now, I think that Roach wins the rematch… only because I think Tank is so frustrated with other parts of his life that it’s hard for him to use all of it inside the ring,” Shields continued. She later added, “I guess I favor Lamont Roach in the rematch.”

It sounds like Shields will be tuned in like the rest of the boxing world when this rematch occurs.

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Claressa Shields Didn’t Hesitate When Asked If Lamont Roach Will Beat

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Claressa Shields Didn’t Hesitate When Asked If Lamont Roach Will Beat Gervonta Davis In Rematch

Claressa Shields has weighed in on the upcoming rematch between Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr.

The lightweight stars fought to a split decision draw at the Barclays Center in New York on March 1, after an entertaining yet closely fought encounter which could have gone either way.

Roach forced ‘Tank’ to take a knee after clocking him with a stiff jab during the ninth round, but referee Steve Willis failed to rule this as an official knockdown, prompting outrage from ‘The Reaper’ and his team.

A rematch between the pair now appears to to have been finalised and looks set to take place in August, although an official date and location is yet to be announced, both Davis and Roach have confirmed that plans are in place for their highly anticipated second encounter.

Speaking to Fight Hub TV, Shields made no mistake in backing Roach to be successful this time around, as she expects the 29-year-old from Washington to be ‘even better’ next time.

“I think Lamont will be even better in the rematch … Right now, I think Roach wins the rematch, only because I think Tank needs to get his fear out the way.

“Sometimes anger helps you in a fight, you don’t want to completely lose it, you have to know how to use it. He’s so frustrated with other parts of his life that it’s hard for him to use all of it inside the ring. So I think therapy would help.”

The rematch was originally due to take place in June, but has now been pushed back by a couple of months, giving both fighters more than enough time to ensure they are fully prepared for what could be the biggest fight of their respective careers.

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Samantha Worthington, Caroline Veyre to return on Shields undercard, July 26

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Samantha Worthington and Caroline Veyre will return on Claressa Shields’ undercard on July 26.

Samantha Worthington and Caroline Veyre will be featured on Claressa Shields’ undercard on July 26 in Detroit, the two rising contenders returning in separate abouts.

Shields will be facing Lani Daniels in the night’s main event.

The 29-year-old Worthington (11-0, 7 KO) will face Victoire Piteau (14-2, 2 KO) for an interim WBA title at 140 lbs, with the winner then ostensibly in line to fight for a major title in the division currently ruled by Katie Taylor.

“I believe with all my heart that Jesus created me for this very moment,” said Worthington. “Stepping into the ring to fight for the WBA interim world championship isn’t just a career milestone — it’s part of my purpose and an opportunity I am extremely grateful for. I feel so confident that I’m more than ready to make a statement at this level, and that statement will be made in the ring. The super lightweight division isn’t ready for ‘The Heat’ and I’m about to show exactly why I belong at the top.”

“My ambition is to conquer the most prestigious fights and win the most iconic titles in the world of boxing,” said Piteau. “To get there, I will give everything — my strength, my courage, and my unwavering determination. I can’t wait to fight Samantha Worthington. From now on, I continue writing my story in the United States, ready to win with heart, fierce determination, and the utmost respect for this sport.”

Veyre (9-1, 0 KO) looks to score a third straight win following an upset loss in Mexico last September, and it will also be her third straight fight on a Shields undercard. The featherweight contender will face Licia Boudersa (23-3-2, 4 KO) in a WBC eliminator.

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Claressa Shields Tells Remy Ma To Sign Papoose’s Divorce Petition After

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Claressa Shields Tells Remy Ma To Sign Papoose’s Divorce Petition After Rapper Told Her “Refrain From Speaking”

Details from the divorce dispute between Remy Ma and Papoose came to light on Thursday (May 22), but quickly stepped into the shade! Ma blasted her ex-husband’s pockets, and inserted his new girlfriend, Claressa Shields, into it! Well, the boxing champ dropped off a warning amid the estranged exes going back and forth! But it looks like Remy Ma isn’t stepping back, making it clear to Claressa, “Please refrain from speaking!” But Shields isn’t backing down from the ring, sis is letting the rapper know she said what she said. Chile, keep reading to see who said what!

Claressa Speaks After Remy Ma Shades Relationship With Papoose

Like her new bae and his estranged ex-wife, Claressa took her viewpoint to the internet streets on Thursday night. Without naming Remy, the boxer told her X followers that the rapper told “lies” while dragging Pap online. She also said that her interview comments on ‘The Breakfast Club’ must’ve “triggered” Remy. In her second post, Shield said:

“2. Papoose is not my manager 🤣🤣🤣 @MarkTaffetMedia is my Manager! I don’t let nothing or nobody play with my money,” shutting down Ma’s claims that she’s paying Pap to work for her. “Since I’ve been with Pap he has created opportunities for me to get bags! So all that talk was cap.”

Claressa also stood 10 ten toes behind Papoose, telling Remy Ma (without naming her) not to diminish his “character.” “Pap is a helpful man that’s just how he is. It take a lot to piss him off. He’s very loyal and solid. Word is bond to him,” Shields wrote. She followed up on her radio interview, saying she and Pap have been “living [their] best life since mid-August last year.”

“We been living our best life since mid-August last year. I really enjoyed our private relationship for reasons like this. All these people judging a situation they know nothing about. Pap was separated way before I came along,” Shields wrote on X.

In a fourth tweet, ​Claressa continued shutting down Remy Ma’s shade about Pap and her pockets: “5. HONDA 😂😂🤦🏾‍♀️ AIRBNBS, HOTELS!!!!! Man stoppppp! It’s crazy how everybody broke 🤣🤣🤣 I’m sorry to tell you but I fight too good to be broke. All my cars are 2022s and 2023s, Pap drive a Benz! And got his own place. Everyone know my houses I got. No need to speak lies when the truth will set you free.” Her final tweet warned that there will be a “problem ”

Rapper’s Advice To Stay Out Of The Convo Riles Up Boxer Instead

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In a comeback on Instagram Stories, the rapper sent an obvious shot that ended with “please refrain from speaking.” Remy Ma called out other facts related to Claressa and Papoose, like her age, 30, their age difference, relationship timeline, and his children’s ages, with one of them allegedly being one year younger than Shields.

Again, Claressa didn’t back down, going in on Remy Ma, too. She clarified that she won’t refrain from speaking. She also said that she’s planning a family with Papoose.

“…And yes you still invited to the barbecues and cookout as long as you have a good attitude! Leave me and Pap alone nobody worried about you!” She later added, “And ain’t nobody scared of you either! Sign them divorce papers Pap filed yesterday Miss”

Remy Ma circled back with another hit at Shields, telling her that her “lil stunt” of engaging online isn’t helping her boxing promo.

Is The Divorce Ink Even Dry? Remy Ma & Papoose Tussle Online

Now, keep in mind that Pap filed the divorce petition less than 24 hours ago! From Claressa’s demand, it looks like Reminise hasn’t even signed her portion of the divorce agreement. On Thursday, she clarified in a video statement that she wants Papoose to file the divorce and that she’s not seeking any form of post-divorce support, including expenses for their daughter. Papoose seems to paint a different picture, saying Remy Ma recently begged to rekindle their relationship. Ma took that one to HEART, and aired out her ex-hubby out, showing texts from him late at night. One thing though, those “Black Love” days between them seem to be over, over!

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Yikes! Remy Ma Promises To “Drag” Papoose “Every Time” He Or His “Current Come Up” Claressa Shields Mentions Her (VIDEO)

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Remy Ma didn’t waste any time responding to her estranged husband, Papoose, after he took to Instagram to announce he’s filed for divorce. Then, out of nowhere, Pap additionally claimed Remy was supposedly trying to get back with him, prompting the rapper to speak out! In a heated Instagram Live, she shut down Pap’s narrative, saying, “Every time you mention me, I’m going to drag you.”

Remy Ma Responds To Papoose Filing For Divorce

Remy hopped on her IG Live on Thursday, May 22, and she was ready to clear a few things up. The 44-year-old called out Papoose for allegedly spreading false information about their split. She addressed his post, where Pap confirmed he’s filed legal docs to move ahead with their divorce. “I know you can’t take the L,” she snapped.

“Every time your come-up mentions me, says anything or do anything that I don’t like, I’ma drag you.” Remy was far from done. She proceed by laughing off Pap’s claim that she was begging to get back with him, saying, “Why the f*** would I want to get back with you, sir? Stop lying to these people.”

She even pointed out the divorce filing date, noting Pap had just filed it that day. “Who gave you the money?” she teased, claiming that it was her clout that’s got her ex all this attention. “You can use all my perks, all my jewelry perks, all my jacket perks. Y’all lit,” she added.

Remy Denies Reconciliation Rumors

Remy wasn’t just talking; she came with receipts. The mom of two pulled up alleged text messages from Pap, saved in her phone as “Bozo.” Showing messages sent around midnight, she dispelled Pap from potentially claiming their daughter, Reminisce, had sent them. “My daughter is already asleep… this is Tuesday, at 11:18 pm,” she said, showing a video clip of baby Reminisce sent by “Bozo.”

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Meanwhile, Remy’s response to Bozo read “Leave me alone.” When they replied, “You should be thanking me,” she hit back with a facepalm emoji. Remy even teased that she could play recordings of Pap “crying and pleading” if she wanted to prove her point. “You’re never going to win this with me,” she declared. “The woman that you knew, she is gone.”

Social Media Reacts To Remy Ma’s Response

The Roomies were well invested in the drama, with many taking to the comments of TSR’s post to sound off. Peep the comments…

Papoose’s Cheating Allegations Stir The Pot

Right before Remy Ma’s clapback, Papoose went on his own IG Live, airing out some serious accusations. He claimed he first caught Remy cheating with Eazy The Block Captain back in 2022. “That wasn’t the first time I caught her cheating,” he added. “I’ve caught her cheating numerous times since she’s been home.” Messy! He also accused Remy of keeping him from seeing their daughter since their split. Pap said he usually stays quiet, but the mother of his child mentioning their daughter has pushed him to speak out.

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Papoose Accuses Eazy The Block Captain Of Blackmailing Remy Ma As Claressa Shields Enters The Drama

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Papoose shared some alleged audio of Remy Ma’s alleged side piece, whereas Claressa Shields is trying to dispel some alleged lies.

The relationship drama between former L&HH:NY couple Remy Ma and Papoose just got a whole lot spicier. Fans can’t believe how messy the latter is getting, according to some new reports from The Neighborhood Talk and Livebitez on Instagram.

First off, the Brooklyn rapper played alleged audio of Remy’s supposed side piece, Eazy The Block Captain, threatening to blackmail her with receipts of her cheating. Then, he played audio of her allegedly saying she wouldn’t be talking to Eazy anymore if it wasn’t for this alleged blackmail situation. This is all still pretty vague and unclear, so maybe we’re missing something here. At the end of the day, it seems like both these former lovers have a lot of individual drama to address and face accountability for.

What’s more is that Pap’s new girlfriend Claressa Shields is not here for any of the lies or drama. She recently took to Twitter to accuse the Bronx femcee of lying to the public about this whole situation. Some fans have been very supportive, whereas others think Shields is in a tough spot amid this decades-long relationship.

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“I heard so many lies today it was crazy,” Claressa Shields said of Remy Ma and Papoose. “One, if my breakfast club interview triggered her that much… just wait til I address the lies she told today. 2. Papoose is not my manager… I don’t let nothing or nobody play with my money. Since I’ve been with Pap he has created opportunities for me to get bags! So all that talk was cap.”

“3. Don’t try and diminish this man character,” she continued. “Pap is a helpful man that’s just how he is. It take a lot to piss him off. He’s very loyal and solid. Word is bond to him. 4. We been living our best life since mid-August last year. I really enjoyed out private relationship for reasons like this. All these people judging a situation they know nothing about. Pap was separated way before I came along.”

“5. HONDA AIRBNBS, HOTELS!!!!! Man stoppppp! It’s crazy how everybody broke, I’m sorry to tell you but I fight too good to be broke. All my cars are 2022s and 20223s, Pap drive a Benz! And got his own place. Everyone know my houses I got. No need to speak lies when the truth will set you free.”

“Good night,” Shields concluded her rant. “Now if I wake up tomorrow to some more bulls**t….. it’s gonna be a problem.”

At the end of the day, both cheating rumors against this couple haven’t been confirmed by either party. So things still remain speculative so far, even if they’re trying to make proof eventually lead the other to admit their alleged infidelity.

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Claressa Shields has a plan for Team USA at 2028 Olympics: ‘Let me come back’

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NEW YORK – Claressa Shields has a suggestion for how to end the United States’ Olympic gold drought: put her back on the national team.

The 30-year-old Shields, who won the last two Olympic golds for the United States, in 2012 and 2016, says she would be open to returning to the amateur ranks for one more run – at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. That is, if USA Boxing would be willing to allow professionals to compete on their team.

“Let me come back. I’m the only one who did it twice,” Shields, 16-0 (3 KOs), said at Tuesday’s media workout at Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn, New York. “If America wants to get another Olympic gold medal, you put Claressa Shields in the 2028 L.A. Olympics – that’s what you’re doing.”

Currently, USA Boxing bars anyone who has competed as a professional from being licensed as an amateur, though many other countries allow professionals to compete in amateur tournaments. Most notably, Beatriz Ferreira, the current IBF women’s lightweight titleholder, represented Brazil at the 2024 Olympics, earning a bronze in Paris. She won the title last April, and then within a month was competing in an amateur tournament, the Eindhoven Box Cup in the Netherlands, to prepare for the Olympics in July.

While most of the pros who competed in 2024 had just a handful of professional fights, there were some who were more experienced, like the 19-0 Oshin Derieuw, of Belarus, or the 14-0 Bakhodir Jalolov, of Uzbekistan, or the 11-0-1 Estelle Mossely, of France.

The United States has sent pro boxers to the Olympics only once previously, to the Tokyo Games in 2021, after the Americas qualification tournament was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Keyshawn Davis, Troy Isley and Duke Ragan were awarded spots in the one-year-delayed Olympics based on their amateur world rankings.

This Olympics will be the first in which World Boxing will oversee Olympic boxing, after the previous two tournaments were conducted directly by the International Olympic Committee in the wake of the permanent suspension of the scandal-riddled AIBA.

Shields, who will make her first defense of the undisputed heavyweight championship on July 26 against Lani Daniels, says she would be motivated by the prospect of adding another medal to the two she already has featured on the Olympic tattoo on her right bicep. While she would likely have to put her pro aspirations on hold to train with the national team, it’s something she’d be willing to do.

“Everybody wants money, but three Olympic gold medals? I’m already stunting with the two. I’ll change it to three quick,” said Shields.

When Shields first competed in the Olympics as part of the inaugural slew of female boxers, there were just three weight classes to compete in. At Los Angeles 2028, there will be a total of seven women’s weight categories, though the 75kg category she once competed in is now split between the 70kg and 80+kg super heavyweight divisions.

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Shields revealed earlier in the week on “The Ariel Helwani Show” that she had received an offer to represent Azerbaijan in the 2020 Olympics, but she rejected the offer, stating that if she was to compete again in the Olympics, she would prefer to do so for the United States. Outside of Shields, the only boxer to win an Olympic gold for the US in the last 29 years is Andre Ward, who won a gold at the 2004 Games in Athens, Greece.

Outside of directly competing, Shields suggested that USA Boxing invite previous medalists to mentor the team, which she believes can help boost the boxers’ mental fortitude.

“USA Boxing needs to invite out the Olympic champions to the guys and girls who want to become Olympic champions,” she said. “I think being an Olympic gold medalist, it’s more about your mental than it is your physical. That’s what’s missing when it comes to USA Boxing. I think I had a different mentality than everyone else, and that’s how I won two Olympic gold medals, which hadn’t been done before.”

One sport Shields won’t be returning to is mixed martial arts. Shields, who has an MMA record of 2-1 in three fights in Professional Fighters League, says she doesn’t have anything left to prove in that sport.

“I did my work there,” said Shields. “I proved everybody wrong, I beat girls that were brown belts, had all this experience on the ground, and now I’m done with MMA and focused on my boxing career.”

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