“Big Time Boxing” is back in Detroit and will feature boxing superstar Claressa Shields, the “GWOAT”.
After having thousands of fans in attendance last year, it’s only right that the Flint native return to the ring for the second time at Little Caesars Arena, courtesy of Salita Promotions.
Looking forward to the next chapter
“I am so happy to be fighting at Little Caesars Arena. They gave me the opportunity not once but twice so far, and I hope they give me the opportunity ten more times,” Shields said. “Just to know that I’m a big enough star to sell out 18,000 tickets — to be able to be invited back to come here, showcase another world championship fight, and have all my fans come out. You know I’m going to have a fabulous walk out as always, fabulous outfit, and I just look forward to doing it all once again.”
Shields, a powerhouse in the ring, stepped up two weight classes to vie for a world title in a fourth division against Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse at 175 pounds.
Regardless of the weight class, Shields’s confidence remains unshaken. Asserting her readiness to take on this new challenge with a high-intensity training camp.
“Training camp has been extremely hard. I’m not going to say it’s been easy. Benching 185 pounds, trying to get to 205, squatting 250, going for 300 pounds, it’s a lot. My legs have been getting bigger, my back is getting bigger. I’m just building my power and making sure I have everything to keep Vanessa off me, give my respect, and, of course, to come out victorious in this heavyweight match.” Shields on working towards her upcoming season.
Claressa Shields’ top-tier resume includes:
- The first woman to be named 2023 ESPY Boxer of the Year
- Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist in the years 2012 and 2016 (the first boxer ever in the United States to have won consecutive titles)
- Two-Time Undisputed World Champion
- Three-Division World Champion
- Honored the 2023 Sportswoman of the Year award
- An impressive, undefeated record of 14-0 (including two knockout victories)
What’s next?
She is exceptionally talented and captivates fans worldwide. Shields continues making headlines while moving Women’s Boxing to the forefront of sports to tune in to. The GWOAT now has her sights set on making history. As fans eagerly wait, the countdown has begun for her next challenge, set for July 27.
“I want everybody to come out and witness heavyweight greatness.”
The showdown will begin at 7 p.m. ET and broadcast live on the international sports platform, DAZN.
