Hate her or love her, but there’s no denying it: Claressa Shields is here to stay. The $8 million deal might as well be a slap in the face to those who have questioned the undisputed champion’s legacy for some time. The Flint-born titleholder has officially entered a new phase in her glorious career. After testing the waters as a freelancer, Shields decided to sign a fresh deal with her longtime promoters, Salita Promotions. What’s more, she has reportedly inked a partnership with Wynn Records as well.

A multi-fight deal with Dmitriy Salita and company potentially makes Claressa Shields the highest-paid fighter in the history of women’s boxing. The agreement reportedly covers four fights over two years and includes a whopping $3 million signing bonus. As she discussed the details duri

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