In the realm of women’s boxing, Claressa Shields stands as a colossus, her influence and achievements echoing through the sport. The undisputed heavyweight champion, Shields has transcended the ranks, leaving an indelible mark on the boxing world. As she prepares to defend her title against Franchon Crews Dezurn on February 22, Shields is already looking ahead to new challenges and potential matchups.
Known for her candid opinions, Shields recently shared her thoughts on fellow boxer Mikaela Mayer. Shields, with a record of 17-0 and 3 KOs, has never shied away from expressing her views. Mayer, with a record of 22-2 and 5 KOs, has suffered losses only to Natasha Jonas and Alycia Baumgardner. Mayer’s recent victories include dominant performances against Sandy Ryan and a unanimous decision win over Mary Spencer, securing the WBC and WBO titles.
When asked about Mayer, Shields did not hold back. “She’s feeling herself,” Shields remarked. “She went up to 154, beat Mary Spencer. I beat Mary Spencer when I was 17. It didn’t take me all these years to see if I could beat Mary Spencer. But hey, she fought Mary Spencer. She went up in weight, won a great fight against Mary Spencer, but I am who I am. And I’m happy that she has that confidence, but me and Mikaela have never sparred before. There’s a reason for that… I’m too good.”
Shields continued, “She sparred everybody else. She never sparred me. And that’s because Coach AL kept her away from me, and all the coaches at the Olympics kept her away from me. But hey, she wants to fight, let’s go. I already told her. I said 165 is a great weight for me. I’ve been 165. I fought that for some years. I went down. She wants to fight, that’s the weight.”
The upcoming fight card featuring Shields vs. Crews Dezurn promises to be an exciting event. The lineup includes Che Kenneally vs. Danielle Perkins for the WBA women’s light heavyweight title, Samantha Worthington vs. TBA for the WBA women’s interim junior welterweight title, and several other compelling matchups.
As Shields looks beyond her upcoming defense, she has made it clear that she is “way past” a rematch with Savannah Marshall. Instead, she is eyeing potential fights with Mayer or unified welterweight champion Lauren Price. Shields’ willingness to move down in weight to face these challengers underscores her confidence and determination to continue testing herself against the best in the sport.
In the ever-evolving landscape of women’s boxing, Claressa Shields remains a dominant force, her sights set on new horizons and the next generation of challengers. As the boxing world watches with anticipation, Shields continues to redefine the boundaries of the sport, her legacy growing with each passing fight.
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