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Claressa Shields Demands Jail Time for Alleged Child Predator

By Sheriff123 May 3, 2024

Claressa Shields has never shied away from revealing her unapologetic takes on social media. In yesterday’s case, her followers got to witness something similar! The two-division undisputed queen hopped on social media to shed light on something extremely deplorable that was captured on camera. What’s that?

Possible child abuse! The incident in question happened during Thursday’s coverage of the World Snooker Championship. While seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry was speaking in a play break, the alleged child predator was caught in the act in the background. Seeing this shameful incident unfold, Claressa Shields asked for jail time for the perpetrator.

Claressa Shields urges people to “save that kid”
Taking to X, the middleweight champion reposted a clip from an individual with the social media handle ‘Paz49’. They had captioned their X post with “What the f**k did I just see?!” What did he see? The video captures an adult male positioned next to an underage boy within the crowd in the background, while the interview unfolds in the foreground.

Man he need to put in jail, somebody save that kid !! https://t.co/LmbruXrqsi

— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) April 26, 2024

In the clip, the unknown man whispers something in the kid’s ear before nibbling on it. After discovering the live camera, the man starts smiling at it in a bid to wave it off as a harmless joke. So, responding to the clip in question, Shields quickly wrote, “Man he need to put in jail, somebody save that kid!!”

It’s currently unclear who the man is. However, the authorities have jumped into action to investigate the skin-crawling incident. Here’s what the cops said!

Cops say they are reviewing the footage
According to a report from The Sun, the South Yorkshire Police have confirmed that they have been contacted about the footage and they are currently “reviewing the content.” In a statement recently, the authorities shed more light on the situation.

“Yesterday, Thursday 25 April at 9.20pm, we received a call to inform us of a video circulating on social media of a man and a boy at the Crucible in Sheffield,” their statement read. They further added, “We are aware of the footage and officers will be reviewing the content.” The relationship between the man and the kid is currently unknown, but the sentiment on social media demands quick results from the authorities for the boy’s safety.

With the unsettling clip circulating on the internet, Claressa Shields has used her platform to demand justice for the young boy. However, the investigation is ongoing and only time will tell whether the accused gets arrested and jailed. What are your thoughts on the clip?

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“RIP”: Claressa Shields Keeps Beef Aside to Mourn Rival Alycia Baumgardner’s Late Father

By Sheriff123 May 1, 2024

Claressa Shields tried to look past her long ongoing feud with Alycia Baumgardner during her time of personal loss and mourning. This is a big move, especially after she released a diss track titled “Yeah Glo!” directed at Baumgardner only a couple of weeks ago. So, Shields decided to be a better person and offered her condolences on the tragic passing of Baumgardner’s father, Mario Guzman.

Alycia Baumgardner broke the disheartening news on her social media and even thanked her fans for all the support she received during the difficult time. So, does this mean Shields has extended a hand of friendship? Maybe, maybe not. But it definitely shows that boxing rivalries don’t get too personal for the undisputed champion. No matter what the beef is, respecting one’s parents especially when they are no longer around, should be the norm. So, how did Shields try to console her rival?

Claressa Shields offers condolences
Much recently, Claressa Shields posted on X where she commended her past rival, Savannah Marshall, for making her MMA debut in the coming month of June. After this, a fan commented on her post and wrote, “You been complaining about how fighters aren’t together anymore and against each other. @alyciambaum Dad just died this is an ideal time to make amends. If you not willing to put ya pride to the side stop crying about everybody else.”

RIP to her father 🙏🏾 https://t.co/qirZwEWNQ5

— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) April 27, 2024

Well, this request caught the eyes of the champion, and she didn’t want to disappoint her followers. At the same time, Shields showcased her heart and how she prioritizes keeping her private and professional life separate. Thus, she posted on X, “RIP to her father.” This statement was followed by a folded hands emoji.

Shields kept her rivalry aside this time and came together in a time of sorrow despite their previous hatred of one another. This at least can bring Alycia Baumgardner some solace that even her rival paid her father the respect he deserved.

Baumgardner struggles with her father’s passing
The undisputed super featherweight champion took to social media yesterday to share the news of her father’s tragic passing. In a heartfelt tweet, Alycia Baumgardner wrote, “A piece of me broke today. My life has forever changed. Thank you for everything you instilled. Love you forever Dad.“

A follow-up tweet offered a glimpse of Baumgardner’s determination in the face of grief. “Not my dad dying like he had somewhere to go,” she wrote. “Happy he’s not suffering tho…gonna be hurt for some time. But he wouldn’t want any less of the work I been putting in to beat anyone in my way! Watch this breakthrough!“

A piece of me broke today. My life has forever changed. Thank you for everything you instilled.

Love you forever Dad🕊️

— Alycia Baumgardner (@alyciambaum) April 26, 2024

Alycia Baumgardner’s tweets paint a picture of a boxer grappling with immense personal loss while clinging to her passion for the sport. Her father’s influence is evident, and it seems she’s determined to honor his memory by continuing her climb in the b

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Claressa Shields Rocks Detroit: Boxing Legend, Michigan Native To Appear At Draft Event As Featured Speaker

By Sheriff123 April 26, 2024

Hailed as the greatest female boxer of her generation, Claressa Shields continues to dominate the boxing world with her unparalleled prowess. The Flint, Michigan native, who holds a perfect record of 14 wins and no losses, is scheduled to speak at the upcoming Benzinga 2024 Draft Event in Detroit.

A Record-Breaking Career
Shields, who first captured public attention by securing gold medals at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics, has surpassed numerous records in her illustrious career. She is notably the first male or female boxer to claim undisputed championship titles in two different weight classes during the four-belt era, a remarkable feat in the highly competitive sport of boxing.

Her recent triumph over Savannah Marshall in the U.K. marked a significant milestone. With a strategic unanimous decision victory, she avenged her only amateur loss. This match, celebrated as the most-viewed women’s professional boxing event ever, attracted over 2 million viewers.

Continued Success In Michigan
In June 2023, Shields returned to Michigan, where she defended her titles against Maricela Cornejo at the Little Caesars Arena. Despite the last-minute opponent change, Shields dominated the match, leading to a comprehensive victory. Her performance solidified her status in boxing and showcased her ability to engage and captivate the local audience.

ESPY Recognition And Beyond
Shields’ exceptional performances have not gone unnoticed, earning her the ESPY Award for “Best Boxer” in 2023. This accolade, given for excellence in sports performance, highlights her impact on boxing and her role in promoting the sport. Following her success in boxing, Shields has also ventured into mixed martial arts, signing with the Professional Fighters League and marking her presence as a versatile fighter.

Why You Should Attend Benzinga’s Draft Event
As Claressa Shields prepares to share her journey and experiences at the Detroit Draft Event, her story is a testament to the dedication and resilience required to excel at the highest levels of sport. Her transition from an Olympic champion to a professional powerhouse inspires fans and aspiring athletes worldwide.

Benzinga is a leader in the events space. It has the experience to connect its audience with speakers, panelists, and other attendees. The financial media company has organized 32 ‘Business Titans’ events and is known globally for its popular, high-profile gatherings.

The Benzinga Sports Business Titans event features a strong lineup of speakers from the sports and business worlds. Each guest will share their journeys of entrepreneurship and investments.

Athletes, social media stars, and business leaders will share advice and provide a behind-the-scenes look at how sports and business often intersect. This event features former and current athletes and critical business voices. Join Benzinga for the 2024 Sports Business Titans.

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Claressa Shields In Splits Over a Woman’s Near Death Experience Against a Bull

By Sheriff123 April 16, 2024

Not that you can’t be a matador, you need guts to stand in front of a raging bull. You need to subdue your fear and be ready to face the consequences. To be lifted by a bull’s horn and sustain life-threatening injuries is a real possibility, and it almost came true for a woman. While she was saved by grace, her viral clip has left Claressa Shields laughing.

In a viral video, fans can witness a bull causing a ruckus and people taking it into a corner to avoid the bull. However, a woman was not lucky enough to run into the safety bars to save herself in time. She faced the brunt of the rampaging bull just outside the safety area. While the bull lifted her and was about to stamp her on the soil, she dropped to the ground, and someone dragged her inside the safety bars. This close call saved her, and thousands watched the viral clip. ‘GWOAT’ was one of them.

Claressa Shields reacts to a woman saved by a whisker
Shields, 29, turned to her X handle and replied to the video posted by ‘Wild Content’. She wrote, “Hahahhhah man she was gone !!”

Hahahhhah man she was gone !! https://t.co/NB1uxSc1wq

— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) April 13, 2024

Notably, the American boxer is making waves on the internet and has been an active user on X. She gives her unfiltered take on every minute development of the boxing world. Shields took the world by storm as she recently dropped a diss track targeting her long-time rival, Alycia Baumgardner. Instead of a boxing ring, hip-hop became the battleground.

In her humorous take, Shields made a parody of GloRilla’s hit song, ‘Yeah Glo!’ and gave the title a spin, naming it ‘Yeah GWOAT’. The undisputed champion flaunted her gold straps lying on a Maybach, boasted of her accomplishments, and slammed Baumgardner, at 15-1. The diss track followed their high-voltage encounter in Las Vegas, where Shields supposedly slapped Baumgardner’s hand. Their rivalry has been brewing for some time now. But is a fight between the two possible? The 14-0 record holder’s promoter, Dmitry Salita, lifted the veil.

‘GWOAT’ and the never-happening fight with Alycia Baumgardner
Shields, an Olympic gold medalist, and an undisputed champion, competes at middleweight. Meanwhile, Baumgardner reigns over the junior lightweight division. That effectively puts a 30-pound difference in their weight category, a gap that is hard to bridge.

Salita told Boxing Scene that the situation was similar to Manny Pacquiao pursuing a fight with Mike Tyson. He said, “It is so ridiculous. It is not real. And people that don’t really know boxing or follow women’s boxing, they just see names. They don’t understand weight classes, [but] they think about it and talk about it.” Salita has played down the scenario as “all talk.”

What do you make of this clip that left Claressa Shields in splits? Let us know in the comments below

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“She’s a Dr*g Cheat”: Claressa Shields Exposes Alycia Baumgardner, Reveals Declined Fight Offer

By Sheriff123 April 9, 2024

The simmering rivalry between Claressa Shields and Alycia Baumgardner exploded once more this weekend. Shields was working as a commentator for the Richardson Hitchins vs. Gustavo Lemos fight when she bumped into her nemesis, Baumgardner. This wasn’t a friendly encounter. According to reports, Shields temporarily left her post to confront Baumgardner, resulting in a fiery exchange of words.

The tension was palpable, and even after Shields returned to her commentary duties, the bad blood lingered. This ongoing feud has become a familiar dance for boxing fans. Social media spats and in-person confrontations have become the norm. But the biggest obstacle to settling this rivalry in the ring remains: weight class. Moreover, Claressa Shields exposes Alycia regarding her substance abuse.

Claressa Shields believes Baumgardner would take steroids again
Following a tense faceoff at the recent Hitchins-Lemos event, Shields unloaded on her rival in a fiery interview. The Michigan born boxer addressed Baumgardner’s past accusations of performance-enhancing drug use with clear anger. “Whatever, she’s a dr*g cheat,” Shields stated. “I don’t give a f***,” she continued, referencing Baumgardner’s suspension for a failed drug test. Baumgardner has since maintained her innocence.

The interview also highlighted the fighters’ significant weight difference. Baumgardner reigns as the 130-pound champion, while Shields sits comfortably at 160 pounds. “She can walk around on weight,” Shields said, implying that Baumgardner’s past positive test may have aided her weight management. Shields further fanned the flames by addressing comments Baumgardner made about her appearance.

“Look, Alicia, I don’t know where the f*** you got that I was ugly from,” Shields fired back in a surprising turn. She vehemently denied any insecurity about her looks, stating, “God not to find a cute. No, God not to find a cute and he don’t care about ugly. So it’s like, therefore looks don’t matter.” Not only this, Shields, in another tweet also mentioned how she actually tried to reach out to Baumgardner’s team but didn’t receive any response.

Shields roped in for clout?
Claressa Shields has fired back at suggestions that her rivalry with Alycia Baumgardner is a publicity stunt. The comments come after a heated faceoff between the two champions at the recent Hitchins-Lemos event. Shields took to Twitter to address the situation, specifically referencing her manager, Dmitry Salita.

Her team didn’t even want to entertain the conversation! Ask @Dsalita ! First call I made after I won my mma fight, “set the fight between me & Alycia now” he called her team and everyone was super against it!!!!! Said Alycia was just talking 🙃 “clout” https://t.co/jGqYUEukda

— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) April 7, 2024

Her tweet reads: “Her team didn’t even want to entertain the conversation! Ask @Dsalita! First call I made after I won my MMA fight, ‘set the fight between me & Alycia now’ he called her team and everyone was super against it!!!!! Said Alycia was just talking ‘clout.’” Shields’ tweet suggests her team was initially hesitant about pursuing a fight with Baumgardner.

She claims that she actively pushed for the matchup following her MMA victory, and that Baumgardner’s team ultimately rejected the proposition. What are your thoughts about this matchup? Tell us in the comments section.

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9 Athletes Who Could Enter Pro Wrestling In 2024 And Where Claressa Shields Is Amongst Them

By Sheriff123 April 5, 2024

Wrestling companies are always looking for athletes from other sports to come into the business. Jake Paul and more could debut in 2024.

There has always been a crossover between the worlds of professional wrestling and athletes. The appeal for the WWE in these athletes is a gateway to more mainstream attention from more popular leagues like the NFL and the NBA. While many may dismiss professional athletes’ involvement in professional wrestling events as nothing more than paid promotional work, many top athletes seem to be genuine fans of professional wrestling in general or WWE specifically and are seemingly enamored by the product.

However, it is one thing for a professional athlete to love wrestling, it’s an entirely different thing for said athlete to lace up their boots and step into the ring. However, that hasn’t stopped some athletes from trying to cross over into professional wrestling. Here are some we could see crossing over.

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Claressa Shields Could Be A Future WWE Champion
Claressa Shields – Boxer

Claressa Shields is a decorated boxing champion, winning Olympic Gold Medals in her weight class at the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games. In 2016, Shield turned pro and has consolidated multiple Middleweight Championships, including the WBA, IBF, WBO, WBF, and the Ring titles. In 2021, Shields also tried her hand at MMA making two appearances for the Professional Fighting League winning her debut fight by TKO but losing the second one by a split decision.

Shields has commented about the possibility of having a WWE match in 2023 stating that she would love to step into a WWE ring and has stated that she feels like could take on the whole division. This certainly fits with the brash and confident personality that she has backed up in the boxing ring.

Professional Career Professional Highlights

2016-Present Undisputed Middleweight Champion

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Colby Covington Is A Natural Heel
Colby Covington – MMA Fighter

Several UFC fighters would naturally be able to transition into careers in professional wrestling and Covington is seemingly no exception. The controversial UFC star has made several political statements, openly supporting Donald Trump, and even visited the Trump White House after becoming the interim UFC Welterweight Champion after defeating Rafael Dos Anjos. Covington’s political views are just the tip of the controversial antics of the former Champion, having previously called the country of Brazil, a dump, and insulted Leon Edward’s deceased father during a pre-fight press conference.

In 2020, Covington caused a stir by stating that he may cross to professional wrestling and “make wrestling real again”. WWE Champion Drew McIntyre responded to the statement, which resulted in Covington threatening to take McIntyre’s soul out of his body. Given that Covington has now lost three of his last 5 fights, breaking his foot in his most recent fight, he may be more seriously considered a run in the WWE. The fact that UFC and WWE are under one roof of the company TKO means a crossover is more likely than ever.

Professional Career Professional Highlights

2012-Present Interim UFC Welterweight Champion

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Hanna Cavinder Has Signed A WWE Contract, Has Yet To Step in the Ring
Hanna Cavinder – Basketball

Hanna Cavinder is one-half of the Cavinder twins alongside Haley who both played college in Fresno State and Miami. Both the Twins have also grown a large following on social media and signed NIL deals with WWE in 2021. However, in 2023, Haley announced that she would be returning to NCAA competition, playing for TCU, while Hanna continued her work with WWE. In July 2023, the twins appeared at a SmackDown in Orlando, Florida.

During the meeting, the twins met Wade Barrett and Grayson Waller. The two filmed an entrance in front of an empty arena as well as filming additional material at the performance center, and appeared on a podcast talking about how they wanted to be the next Bella Twins.

Professional Career Professional Highlights

NA (Played in College from 2019 to 2023) 2-Time All-Mountain West Team

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Jake Paul Could Always Join His Brother In WWE
Jake Paul – Boxing

Speaking of social media influencers, Logan Paul made numerous WWE before making his in-ring debut at WrestleMania 38, teaming with the Miz to take on Rey Mysterio and Dominik Mysterio. Logan has continued to make WWE appearances, including a reign with the United States Championship. Logan’s brother, Jake Paul has also made appearances in the WWE, during Logan’s Undisputed Championship challenge against Roman Reigns at Crown Jewel.

Instead of following his brother into WWE, Jake has continued working as a boxer and also signed a long-term deal with MMA promotion Professional Fighters League in 2023. Given his brother’s deal with the WWE, it would be surprising to see Jake also make his in-ring debut with WWE.

Professional Career Career Highlights

2020-Present Back-to-back victories Over Tyron Woodley

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Daniel Cormier Has Made A WWE Appearance In The Past
Daniel Cormier – MMA

Former MMA Superstar Daniel Cormier is a former UFC Champion, winning the title in the Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight divisions. Cormier would have two memorable fights with Jon Jones for the Light Heavyweight Championship, losing the first bout by Decision, and losing the second bout before it was overturned by the CSAC. Cormier would finish his MMA career with back-to-back losses to Stipe Miocic.

Cormier is a long-time fan of WWE and professional wrestling, with Cormier working with WWE in 2022 as a special guest referee in the Fight Pit match between Seth Rollins and Matt Riddle at the Extreme Rules pay-per-view. In 2023, Cormier would present several WWE panels ahead of WrestleMania 39, including an interview with another former UFC Heavyweight Champion and WWE wrestler, Brock Lesnar. Now that Cormier is finished with the Octagon, maybe WWE can entice him to wrestle in one of their rings.

Professional Career Professional Highlights

2009-2020 Former UFC Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight Champion

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Grant Holt Has Some Wrestling Experience Already
Grant Holt – Soccer

Grant Holt is a former striker who played for numerous teams in the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Australia during his career. Holt is best known for his runs with Nottingham Forest and Norwich City. After retiring in 2022, Holt signed with West Ham United as a scout. Holt previously worked as a coach for Barow and Norwich City. Toward the end of his professional football career, Holt made his professional wrestling debut for British Independent promotion World Association of Wrestling. Holt would continue to wrestle for the promotion in 2018 and 2019, even wrestling alongside former WWE wrestlers Billy Gunn and Rene Dupree.

It would be a long shot for Holt to make it to the WWE, but he already has the start in professional wrestling.

Grant Holt is a former striker who played for numerous teams in the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Australia during his career. Holt is best known for his runs with Nottingham Forest and Norwich City. After retiring in 2022, Holt signed with West Ham United as a scout. Holt previously worked as a coach for Barow and Norwich City. Toward the end of his professional football career, Holt made his professional wrestling debut for British Independent promotion World Association of Wrestling. Holt would continue to wrestle for the promotion in 2018 and 2019, even wrestling alongside former WWE wrestlers Billy Gunn and Rene Dupree.

It would be a long shot for Holt to make it to the WWE, but he already has the start in professional wrestling.

Professional Career Professional Highlights

1999-2022 League Two Player of the Year 2008-2009

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Israel Adesanya Paid Tribute To The Undertaker At UFC 276
Israel Adesanya – MMA

Israel Adesanya is an accomplished MMA fighter having won the UFC Middleweight Championship twice with five successful title defenses. Adesanya also had a single fight in the Light Heavyweight division, losing to Jan Blachowicz. At UFC 276, Adesanya paid homage to the Undertaker ahead of his fight with Jared Cannonier. The Nigerian-New Zealand kickboxer wore a black wide-brimmed hat and carried a silver urn to the octagon while Undertaker’s music played through the speakers in the arena.

Unbeknownst to Adesanya, WWE executives Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon, and Triple H were all in attendance at the event. Given that UFC’s parent company, TKO, now owns WWE as well, perhaps we can see more of the promotion’s MMA fighters making their WWE in-ring debuts.

Professional Career Career Highlights

2010-Present 2-time Middleweight Champion

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George Kittle Already Has Close Relationships With WWE Names
George Kittle – Football

Since being drafted in 2017, George Kitten has been a member of the San Fransisco 49ers and is one of the leading TightEends in the league, making the Pro Bowl in 5 of his past 7 NFL seasons. Despite a relatively limited time in the ring, Kittle already holds four NFL records and 5 49ers franchise records. Kittle also has a deep connection with professional wrestling, including a friendship with The Rock, with the Rock christening Kittle” The People’s Tight End”, and Kittle wearing cleats to honor the Rock.

In the past few years, Kittle has made numerous WWE appearances and even commented on the Rock, Roman Reigns, and Cody situation ahead of WrestleMania 40. Kittle has stated that he wants to wrestle in the WWE one day.

Professional Career Career Highlights

2017-Present 5-time Pro Bowler

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Conor McGregor Always Gets People Talking
Conor McGregor – MMA

It is clear for everyone to see that Conor McGregor is coming to the end of his career as an MMA fighter after suffering a brutal loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov and back-to-back losses to Dustin Poirier, breaking his leg in their second fight. During his recovery from injury, the UFC announced that McGregor would be a coach in the 31st installment of the Ultimate Fighter Series, facing off against Michael Chandler.

Given that McGregor has already retired from UFC in the past, and has a history of high-profile clashes with professional wrestlers, there is no reason why McGregor couldn’t trade the Octagon for the squared circle. Though, unlike the others on this list, Conor McGregor has stated that he has no interest in joining the WWE, though he has also called out WWE wrestlers including a social media feud with Paul Heyman.

Professional Career Career Highlights

2008-Present Held UFC Title in Featherweight and Lightweight Divisions

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Savannah Marshall confirms MMA debut as boxing star on Claressa Shields collision course

By Sheriff123 April 3, 2024

Savannah Marshall has followed her rival Claressa Shields to the PFL where she will now compete in MMA in a bout that now looks certain to be made

Claressa Shields’ biggest rival has followed her to mixed martial arts after signing with the PFL. Savannah Marshall has been announced as the latest boxer to move over to MMA, with her debut already set in the PFL – where she could eventually be reunited with Shields in a fitting end to their 10-year rivalry.

Shields and Marshall had been seen as the two best prospects in boxing heading into the 2012 Olympics, where the latter defeated the American, handing her her first loss of her amateur career.

She went on to boast an incredible 64 wins to just one loss, coming against Marshall, before both turned professional with talks of a fight for years finally coming to a head in 2022. Shields was able to exact her revenge in their professional bout – winning by unanimous decision as the two shared words of respect after the bout.

But since then, the two have gone back and forth on social media and after wins of their own, with a future fight seemingly likely – and now, potentially in a different sport.

2024 PFL vs Bellator — Shields recently impressed in her PFL win

The PFL announced Marshall will fight in Newcastle on June 8, with the PFL already announcing their intentions of a future bout with Shields.

A PFL statement read: “Savannah and Claressa Shields competed in one of the most-watched women’s boxing matchups in history when they first fought, and now with Savannah’s MMA debut, the two are on a collision course for a rematch wearing four ounce gloves and settling the score in the PFL SmartCage.”

Womens Boxing At O2 Arena — Shields defeated Marshall in 2022

The PFL have made a number of impressive signings of the last 12 months, including former UFC champion Francis Ngannou and YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.

Paul is reportedly set to make his PFL debut at some point in 2024, however no bout has yet been announced with the 27-year-old currently scheduled to face Mike Tyson in July.

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Claressa Shields Reacts to Shakur Stevenson’s Hilarious Clip About a Party With Drake in It

By Sheriff123 March 31, 2024

What happens when Drake shows up at your birthday party? The party would have been grand, and everyone must have had a great night. However, it seems Shakur Stevenson has to make a case for his birthday party, as he goes back and forth in a hilarious clip defending his “big” party. Even Claressa Shields couldn’t control her laughter when she watched the clip. What exactly happened?

Stevenson, 26, is enjoying his time off the ring. While the American is itching to return to the square circle, he continues to appear on podcasts and in interviews. When he sat down with Funny Marco, the conversation always hit a funny note. The host darted a question about his birthday and his party but soon pointed out that having Drake at the party didn’t make the party big. So, what exactly were the criteria that Funny Marco set?

Claressa Shield left in splits over Shakur Stevenson’s funny clip
“Sh*t Drake was there,” Stevenson, at 21-0, replied when the host inquired how big his party was. But the latter soon asked whether there were “big girls.” The lightweight boxer responded, “Big girls? No, I don’t. I ain’t see no big girls there.” That disappointed Marco, as he then labeled the party a “little party.”

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However, the Newark native pleaded his case, called his party big, and mentioned that there were “a lot of people.” But Marco hit back. He said, “Definitely small.” As Stevenson again clarified that there were many people, the host specified there were “small people.” The two could later be seen talking about how fast the WBC lightweight champion was and how he could hit the host because of his reflexes.

But how Stevenson responded to Funny Marco’s questions had Claressa Shields in laughter. She turned to her Instagram handle and shared the clip on her story. Calling him a “baby,” she captioned the story, “LOL BABY BRO @SHAKURSTEVENSON.”

Shields and Stevenson share a close bond. She has come to Stevenson’s defense multiple times and hailed him as the next Floyd Mayweather. Stevenson is currently gearing up for his next fight. Meanwhile, Shields recently returned to MMA and bagged a split-decision win against Kelsey De Santis.

Who is Stevenson fighting next?
The lightweight boxer is rumored to make his first title defense against Artem Harutyunyan. Interestingly, the Armenian boxer is coming into the fight with a year-long layoff and a unanimous decision loss against Frank Martin. Therefore, the supposed fight has already raised quite a few eyebrows.

Moreover, this fight will end Stevenson’s contract with Top Rank and Bob Arum. It remains to be seen whether he can redeem himself after his last dismal performance against Edwin De Los Santos and which promotion he joins next.

What do you make of this amusing comment by Claressa Shields about Shakur Stevenson and the latter’s justification for his birthday party? Let us know in the comments below.

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Easter egg hunt offers chance to meet boxing legend Claressa Shields, win bikes

By Sheriff123 March 28, 2024

Come out and meet Flint’s world champion boxer Claressa Shields and have your children participate in the largest Easter Egg hunt in the Flint area.

The fifth annual event is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, March 30 at the Community Park on the corner of Neff and Coldwater roads in Mt. Morris Township.

There will be 600 eggs hidden and those who find a golden egg will win one of 30 available bikes.

Every toddler will receive a gift at the free event.

The Greater Beecher Business Association is holding the Easter egg hunt in partnership with Shields and @Fitness.

Anyone who would like to donate a bike is asked to contact Dave Korrey at 989-277-8730 or Tony Tucker at 810-309-4446.

Last month, Shields made history, but in another sport as she made her return to mixed-martial arts.

The 29-year-old earned a split decision win over Kelsey De Santis in the first professional female MMA bout held in Saudi Arabia.

Shields, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, improved to a 2-1 record as a professional MMA fighter.

The bout was a rebound for Shields who suffered a loss against Abigail Montes in October 2021 in her second-ever MMA bout.

Her boxing record stands at 14-0 with two knockouts. Shields is recognized as the undisputed middleweight champion and No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in women’s boxing, according to both Ring Magazine and ESPN.

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‘Super Excited’: Claressa Shields Leaves Message for Fans Ahead of Saudi Arabian MMA Debut

By Sheriff123 March 25, 2024

Claressa Shields is about to enter the octagon for the third time today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Having dominated the female boxing world, the undisputed queen will go toe-to-toe with Kelsey DeSantis. However, before her comeback following two years of absence, she hopped on social media today to convey a message for her devoted fan base!

The event in Saudi is a concoction of PFL and Bellator fighters, who will fight each other in the stacked card tonight. ‘The Goat’ Shields will fight from PFL’s corner after she signed a multi-fight deal with them in August 2023. So, the only question left unanswered is, what did ‘T-Rex’ Shields have to say to her followers?

Claressa Shield is the first woman to…

Turning to Instagram earlier today, the undefeated boxer claimed she was extremely excited about her fight tonight in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Shields claimed to be the first woman to fight in an MMA setting on Saudi Arabian soil. “Fight Day. [I am] Super excited to work toward the bigger picture! The first woman to fight MMA in Saudi Arabia happens today,” wrote Shield with hours left in her fight.

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Meanwhile, her opponent, DeSantis, also had a lot to say about her clash with Shields. In a recent pinch, DeSantis appeared in an interview with Zenger News. When asked about her training camp for the upcoming fight and what Saudi Arabia has been like for her, she expressed her excitement. “It’s been great. It’s been a great camp, and I’m looking forward to a great fight,” said Santis. Meanwhile, she did not refrain from speaking about her preparation for the Shields fight.

Kelsey DeSantis on Shields’ overall progress in MMA
During the same interview, the reporter asked DeSantis about her thoughts on Shields’s time away from the octagon and whether she thinks it would have affected her performance. DeSantis, who is coming off a TKO win over Kathleen Nelson, claimed Shields could have learned a lot, but it takes more than two years to master it.

“Personally, I think you can put in work in a year or two, but when it comes to all of the elements of MMA, the ground game, and whatnot, I don’t think it takes around 5 to 10 years to progress,” said DeSantis. Later, when asked about her strategy for Claressa Shield, Kelsey DeSantis satiated, “I have definitely pulled together some strategies specifically for this fight.”

With mere hours left in their clash, both fighters have expressed their excitement about the night of punches, kicks, and what people are wishing could be an all-out brawl. However, only time can tell whether Claressa ‘T-Rex’ Shields can get a step closer to her championship goal in PFL. Do you think Shields will conquer MMA like boxing?

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