Claressa Shields explains why she joined PFL over UFC and her frustrations with the current state of boxing
Claressa Shields explains why she decided to ink a multi-year deal with PFL versus signing with the UFC and why she’s been so frustrated with the sport of boxing lately.
www.mmafighting.com
Soooo, apologies immediately to @AP21 @BDP™️ @TheBoyRo for not preparing this topic for another sports podcast, because I personally feel this is a HUGE conversation.
1. She's 25. She can fight with MMA with a.smaller local promotion while making the 1,2 or maybe 3 fights in boxing to solidify her claim as the best woman boxer of all time. Like many people may not recognize.... But her resume at 25 really shits on most if not all female boxers to ever breath air
2. She 100% respects the transition, and imo has taken the best absolute approach to making it. Like despite who don't know her name, people in the Fight game do. Dana White went out his way to make friends with shorty... I'm sure he made her a dope deal. But baby girl is protected. Her brother took a charge to.maintain her integrity. She will not be bullied into a contract. Fighting locally until you're ready for the big stage is the best way to move.
3. Game recognizes game. Jon jones, holly holmes....and trust it will not stop... EVERYBODY understands the impact this young lady can make. I swear I hope she over trains on the ground game. Her hands are solidified.... She touch a chick jaw.... Lights out
4. intelligence. Sheer intelligence. Boxing pays more... But mma is closer to mainstream. This is reality. I don't think she will.make. More money in MMA,. Not even UFC.... BUT, when she ready for UFC she will have a legit claim on being the greatest physical combat athlete of all time. Male or female. Nobody has DOMINATED both. She can easily achieve this thru hard work. She's on the path and identified this as her goal
5. And she look good. Tell me my girl ain't bad. Black
Excellence
Last edited:
