Claressa Shields: In a surprising move, Claressa Shields has announced that she is preparing to fight Keith Thurman in a cross-gender boxing match. The news has generated a lot of buzz in the boxing community, with many speculating about whether Shields will be able to hold her own against the experienced male boxer.
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Shields, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest female boxers of all time, is no stranger to breaking barriers.
She has won Olympic gold medals in both London and Rio de Janeiro, and has held multiple world titles in multiple weight classes. However, this potential fight against Thurman would be uncharted territory for her.
Thurman, who has only suffered one loss in his career (to the legendary Manny Pacquiao), is known for his power and technical ability in the ring. He has yet to respond to Shields’ challenge, but she seems confident that she can take him on.
“Camp started for @keithfthurmanjr activated! Let’s go and I’m gonna get in the gym with @ShakurStevenson to help me prepare,” Shields tweeted.
Regardless of the outcome, this potential fight would undoubtedly be a historic moment for boxing.
For now, fans will have to wait and see whether Thurman accepts Shields’ challenge. But one thing is for sure if this fight were to happen, it would be one for the best fights in the history.
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