Boxing Legend Claressa Shields Aims to Conquer a New Sport

From Boxing to MMA

Claressa Shields, the self-proclaimed greatest women's boxer of all time, is looking to expand her legacy by venturing into the world of MMA. With an impressive resume in boxing, including double Olympic gold medals and multiple titles, Shields made the bold move to cross over to MMA in 2021 with the Professional Fighters League.

Setting New Goals

Unbeaten in boxing but 1-1 in MMA, Shields is determined to become a two-sport world champion. Her sights are set on the PFL title, expressing her belief in manifesting this goal within the next two to three years. She aims to hold both boxing and MMA world titles simultaneously, solidifying her position as a trailblazer in combat sports.

Chasing History

Shields' ultimate goal is to win the PFL world championship, a feat that would make her the first to actively hold titles in both boxing and MMA. Beyond the financial rewards, Shields sees this as an opportunity to cement her status as the greatest combat sports athlete in history, transcending gender barriers in the process.

Upcoming Fight

Shields is gearing up for her MMA return in a highly anticipated match against Kelsey DeSantis on the PFL vs Bellator undercard in Riyadh this Saturday. The bout marks another step in Shields' quest for greatness across multiple disciplines.