Claressa Shields Biography, Age, Height, Husband, Net Worth, Records & More
Claressa Shields, famously known as the GWOAT (Greatest Woman of All Time), is an American professional boxer and former MMA fighter. She’s the only boxer in history—male or female—to become the undisputed champion in three weight classes: super welterweight, middleweight, and heavyweight. A two-time Olympic gold medalist (2012, 2016), she holds a 16–0 boxing record and continues to dominate women’s boxing in 2025.
Claressa was born on March 17, 1995, in Flint, Michigan, to Clarence Shields and Marcella Adams. Growing up in a tough neighborhood, she took up boxing at age 11, inspired by Laila Ali. She trained at Berston Field House with coach Jason Crutchfield. Shields graduated from Flint Northwestern High School in 2013. She skipped college to focus on her boxing career.
In 2024, her relationship with rapper Papoose became public after a feud with Remy Ma. They plan to start a family in 2026. Shields also attempted to adopt her cousin’s daughter in 2014.
Ad
Career Highlights
Turned Pro: November 2016
Olympic Gold Medals: London 2012 & Rio 2016
Boxing Record: 16–0 (3 KOs)
MMA Record: 2–1 (Retired May 2025)
Promotions: Owns T-Rex Promotions
Key Fights
Year
Opponent
Result & Title
2019
Christina Hammer
Won – Unified Middleweight Titles
2020
Ivana Habazin
Won – WBO Junior Middleweight Title
2022
Savannah Marshall
Won – First All-Female UK Main Event
2024
Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse
TKO – Won Heavyweight & LHW Titles
2025
Danielle Perkins
Won – Became Undisputed Heavyweight Champ
2025
Lani Daniels
Title Defense (July 26, 2025)
claressa shields with Hulk Hogan
Controversies
Remy Ma & Papoose Drama: Public feud erupted in 2024
Laila Ali Feud: Shields challenged Ali to a $15M fight
BET Awards Dispute: Criticized Angel Reese’s win in 2025
Marijuana Suspension: Tested positive in Feb 2025; overturned later
Despite media tension, Claressa remains focused on her career and fans continue to support her.
Net Worth
Year
Estimated Net Worth
2025
$4 million – $6 million
Recent Updates (2024–2025)
July 2024: Won 3 titles in Detroit via TKO over Lepage-Joanisse
Feb 2025: Beat Danielle Perkins, became undisputed heavyweight champ
July 2025: Defended title vs Lani Daniels; walked out by Rick Ross
2025: Retired from MMA (2–1 record)
2025: Biopic The Fire Inside released, starring Ryan Destiny
2025: Inducted into Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
2025: $15M Laila Ali challenge still pending response
Sunny Rana is the founder and editor of Biography Kind. Since 2019, he has focused on research-based biographies built on verified facts, structured timelines, and accurate public records for a global audience.
