Claressa Shields

American boxer (born 1995)

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Claressa Maria Shields is an American professional boxer and professional mixed martial artist. She has held multiple world championships in three weight classes, including the undisputed female light middleweight title since March 2021; the undisputed female middleweight title from 2019 to 2020; and the unified WBC and IBF female super middleweight titles from 2017 to 2018. Shields currently holds the record for becoming a two and three division world champion in the fewest professional fights. As of October 2022, she is ranked the world's best active female middleweight by BoxRec, as well as the best active female boxer, pound for pound, by ESPN and The Ring.

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Shields becomes four-weight world champion Claressa Shields unifies the light-heavyweight division with her first stoppage victory since 2017. BBC Sport - Published on July 28, 2024
Shields issues GWOAT challenge to Taylor & Serrano American boxer Claressa Shields says if Katie Taylor or Amanda Serrano want to be considered the GWOAT, they must all fight her. BBC Sport - Published on July 26, 2024
What's next for Marshall after electric MMA debut? A fight with Claressa Shields in the PFL, a rematch in boxing or a different opponent entirely - BBC Sport looks at what might be next for Savannah Marshall following her triumphant MMA debut. BBC Sport - Published on June 11, 2024

Shields to challenge for light-heavyweight world titles Claressa Shields aims to become a four-weight world champion on 27 July when she fights Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse at light-heavyweight. BBC Sport - Published on June 4, 2024
Boxer Shields makes history with Saudi MMA win Undisputed boxing world champion Claressa Shields beats Kelsey De Santis via split decision in a mixes martial arts first in Saudi Arabia. BBC Sport - Published on February 24, 2024
Nunes 'lit a fire in me' for MMA - Shields Undisputed middleweight champion boxer Claressa Shields says former UFC champion Amanda Nunes "lit a fire" in her to prove she can succeed in MMA. BBC Sport - Published on January 25, 2024

'Don't mess with Claressa' - a fighter as hard as Flint Claressa Shields grew up without support, protection or a bed to call her own. She has since scaled the heights to bring joy to Flint, a city that has become a byword for a broken American dream. BBC Sport - Published on November 9, 2023
'I wouldn't wish what I went through on my worst enemy' In the latest episode of Born To Brawl, undisputed middleweight boxing world champion Claressa Shields opens up about her harrowing journey to the top of her sport. BBC Sport - Published on September 5, 2023
Boxing world champion Shields signs MMA deal with PFL Boxing world champion Claressa Shields signs a new multi-year deal with MMA promotion, the Professional Fighters League. BBC Sport - Published on August 9, 2023
How Marshall recovered from devastating Shields loss Briton Savannah Marshall - who challenges for the undisputed super-middleweight crown on Saturday - reflects on her loss to Claressa Shields in October. BBC Sport - Published on July 1, 2023

Shields beats Cornejo in homecoming fight Claressa Shields says she showed off her "best" for her home crowd as she beat Maricela Cornejo in Detroit by unanimous decision to maintain her unbeaten record. BBC Sport - Published on June 4, 2023
Champion Shields ready for 'throw-down in Motown' American world champion Claressa Shields says her fight with Maricela Cornejo on Saturday in Detroit is a "throw-down in Motown". BBC Sport - Published on June 3, 2023
'Misunderstood Shields does not get enough credit' In her BBC Sport column, British light-middleweight Hannah Rankin says world middleweight champion Claressa Shields is a boxing pioneer. BBC Sport - Published on June 2, 2023	Marshall triggers rematch with Shields Briton Savannah Marshall triggers her rematch clause with undisputed middleweight champion Claressa Shields. BBC Sport - Published on December 17, 2022
St James' Park may host Shields rematch - Marshall Hartlepool's Savannah Marshall says a rematch with undisputed champion Claressa Shields could be held at Newcastle's St James' Park. BBC Sport - Published on December 1, 2022	Fight Talk: Fans are comparing Katie Taylor and Claressa Shields The biggest talking points from the world of boxing, including Deontay Wilder releasing a music video. BBC Sport - Published on October 24, 2022
Claressa Shields v Savannah Marshall: Briton says 2012 win eats away at rival WBO world champion Savannah Marshall thinks her win over Claressa Shields ten years ago must "eat away" at her rival before their undisputed middleweight clash on 10 September. BBC Sport - Published on August 30, 2022	Claressa Shields v Savannah Marshall: Undisputed middleweight fight announced for 10 September in London WBO champion Savannah Marshall will challenge unified champion Claressa Shields for the undisputed middleweight championship in London on 10 September. BBC Sport - Published on July 5, 2022
Marshall v Shields: Fight 'as big as Taylor v Serrano', says American Claressa Shields says a fight with Savannah Marshall could be as big as Katie Taylor's historic bout with Amanda Serrano. BBC Sport - Published on May 30, 2022	Savannah Marshall on stopping Femke Hermans in 3rd and reigniting Claressa Shields rivalry Savannah Marshall tells Steve Bunce how she stopped Femke Hermans in three rounds and about reigniting her rivalry with Claressa Shields. BBC Sport - Published on April 3, 2022
Olympic gold medallist Claressa Shields reignites Savannah Marshall rivalry Olympic gold medallist Claressa Shields claims she can match Savannah Marshall with "power, skill and defence" ahead of their potential undisputed clash later this year. BBC Sport - Published on April 3, 2022	Savannah Marshall v Femke Hermans: Briton wins by KO to set up potential Claressa Shields fight WBO middleweight champion Savannah Marshall sensationally knocked out Femke Hermans in the third round to set up an undisputed match with long-term rival Claressa Shields later this year. BBC Sport - Published on April 2, 2022
Claressa Shields shines in win over Ema Kozin, while Caroline Dubois impresses on pro debut Unified middleweight champion Claressa Shields was too good for Ema Kozin with a dominating points victory, while Caroline Dubois impressed on her pro debut. BBC Sport - Published on February 5, 2022	Claressa Shields on fighting in the UK and Savannah Marshall possibility Unified middleweight champion Claressa Shields looks ahead to her UK debut in Cardiff this Saturday and a potential undisputed clash with "hater" Savannah Marshall later this summer. BBC Sport - Published on February 4, 2022