Quick Info
| Profession | Professional boxer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 17/03/1995 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Flint, Michigan, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Claressa Shields
16/08/2026
Shields moved down to middleweight and stopped unified champion Kaye Scott by sixth-round TKO at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on 15/08/2026. The win reclaimed the WBC and WBA middleweight titles, and afterward she called out Lauren Price and Tamara Thibeault as possible next opponents.
22/02/2026
Claressa Shields defended her undisputed heavyweight championship by beating Franchon Crews-Dezurn by decision in a rematch at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The result came in her first fight after signing a deal reported at $8 million with Salita Promotions and Wynn Records.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Claressa Maria Shields is an American professional boxer and former professional mixed martial artist. She is a two-time Olympic gold medalist in women's middleweight boxing and has held world titles in multiple weight classes. As of August 2026 she holds a 19-0 professional record with 4 knockouts. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
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| Reach | 68 inches |
| Stance | Orthodox |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Northwestern High School, Flint, Michigan |
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Personal Life
| Notes | Began boxing at age 11 in Flint. |
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Family
| Father | Bo Shields |
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Career
| Amateur | Won women's middleweight gold at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics, the first American boxer to win consecutive Olympic gold medals. Also won World Championship gold in 2014 and 2016 and a gold medal at the 2015 Pan American Games. |
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| Professional Boxing | Turned professional in 2016. Has held the WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO titles, and is the only female boxer to have held all four major world titles. |
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| Mixed Martial Arts | Competed professionally in mixed martial arts, including with PFL. |
| Recent Fights | Defeated Franchon Crews-Dezurn by decision in a rematch on 22/02/2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Returned to middleweight on 15/08/2026 and stopped Kaye Scott by sixth-round TKO to reclaim the WBC and WBA middleweight titles. |
| Promotional Deal | Signed a reported $8 million deal with Salita Promotions and Wynn Records, described as the largest contract in women's boxing history. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was introduced to boxing by her father. | |
| 2. Was inspired to take up the sport after learning about boxer Laila Ali. | |
| 3. Inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2025. | |
| 4. Was named WBAN Fighter of the Year for 2022. | |
| 5. Was named Female Fighter of the Year by the Boxing Writers Association of America in 2018 and 2022. |
