Read about Claressa Shields, the boxing champion who is now venturing into the world of mixed martial arts (MMA). Discover the motivation behind her decision and her upcoming fight against Kelsey DeSantis. Find out how Shields aims to prove herself as a well-rounded fighter and potentially become a PFL World Champion.
| Fighter | Result |
|---|---|
| Claressa Shields | Won by TKO |
| Claressa Shields | Lost by Split Decision |
Claressa Shields, a multiple-time boxing world champion, is transitioning from boxing to mixed martial arts (MMA). Her decision was inspired by Amanda Nunes’ challenge to fight in the MMA world. Shields made her MMA debut with a TKO victory and is now preparing for a fight against Kelsey DeSantis. She aims to demonstrate that boxers can excel in MMA and hopes to become a PFL World Champion in the future.
Claressa Shields, widely regarded as one of the greatest female boxers in history, has decided to make the transition to mixed martial arts (MMA). Her decision was influenced by comments made by Amanda Nunes, considered by many to be the GOAT of women’s MMA. Shields, a multiple-time boxing world champion in three weight classes, had initially sought a boxing match against Nunes. However, Nunes challenged her to an MMA bout instead, igniting a fire within Shields. She saw this as an opportunity to prove herself as a well-rounded fighter. Shields made her MMA debut in June 2021, securing a TKO victory in the third round. Although she suffered a split decision loss in her second fight, Shields remains determined to excel in MMA. Her upcoming bout against Kelsey DeSantis on the Professional Fighters League vs. Bellator Champs card in Saudi Arabia is a significant milestone in her career. Shields aims to showcase that boxers can thrive in MMA and hopes to become a PFL World Champion in the future.
