Claressa Shields is back in the news, mostly for off-ring updates. Her feud with Laila Ali is still going strong and perhaps touching new ground. Then, closer to the ring, she has bagged a mouthwatering deal. Reportedly making her the highest-paid fighter in women’s boxing history, Shields has re-signed with her longtime promoter, Dmitriy Salita’s Salita Promotions. The contract also includes a co-promotional deal with Wynn Records.

Now on cloud nine, Claressa Shields is eagerly looking forward to her much-anticipated return in 2026. She sat down with Ariel Helwani for an exclusive interview, where she spoke about her recent journey that saw her become a free agent. The phase ended with her new $8 million multi-fight deal with Salita. Spilling the tea, she revealed how she was close t

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