Claressa Shields Re-Signs With The PFL On A Multi-Year Contract
Shields, a well-known contender for the title of finest female boxer, has previously engaged in MMA matches under the PFL banner and plans to return to the ring in 2024.
Shields, a well-known contender for the title of finest female boxer, has previously engaged in MMA matches under the PFL banner and plans to return to the ring in 2024.
Claressa Shields, a legend in boxing, will keep trying her hand at mixed martial arts.
Shields, a three-division boxing champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist (1-1 MMA, 1-1 PFL), has re-signed with the PFL in a multi-year deal, the organization said Wednesday. Shields, a well-known contender for the title of finest female boxer, has previously engaged in MMA matches under the PFL banner and plans to return to the ring in 2024.
With a 14-0 record, “The GWOAT” (The Greatest Woman of All Time) is the only boxer to remain unbeaten. She decided to start training for MMA in 2020 and debuted in 2021. Shields defeated Brittney Elkin in the third round of 2021 PFL 4 to win her maiden MMA match as a professional.
In the news release, Claressa Shields stated, “I am excited to return to a fighter-first organization, and I can’t wait to return to the PFL SmartCage.” “My goal remains unchanged: I will be the first athlete to hold championships in both boxing and MMA simultaneously. I have grown so much since my first MMA fight and cannot wait to put my skills on display.”
Shields lost a split decision against Abigail Montes in her second professional fight in mixed martial arts. By unanimous decision, Shields has since defeated Ema Kozin, Savannah Marshall, and Maricela Cornejo in three boxing matches.
