Olympic trials to £6m deal - Shields' full-circle moment
Summary
Claressa Shields, a well-known American boxer, is preparing to face Franchon Crews-Dezurn in an upcoming match. Shields has signed a significant $8 million contract with additional bonuses, highlighting her influence and success in women's boxing. She is recognized for her achievements, including being a two-time Olympic gold medalist and holding multiple world titles in different weight classes.Key Facts
- Claressa Shields first gained attention by defeating Franchon Crews-Dezurn at age 16 during the 2012 US Olympic trials.
- Shields won a gold medal in boxing at the 2012 London Olympics and has remained successful in her career.
- She recently signed a major contract with Wynn Records and Salita Promotions, worth $8 million, plus a $3 million bonus.
- Shields achieved her first world boxing title in her fourth professional fight and has not lost in 17 professional matches.
- Her last defeat was as an amateur in 2012, but she avenged it in 2022.
- Shields has explored mixed martial arts but plans to continue her boxing career until she is 38 years old.
- Shields is known as the "Greatest Woman of All Time" (GWOAT) in boxing and aims to further elevate her career.
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