Boxing fans are in a celebratory mood as two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa Shields released the video of her saying yes to the love of her life. The middleweight champion took to social media to share the video with her fans and the reaction has been overwhelmingly positive. Shields, who is widely considered one of the best female boxers of all time, posted a photo of herself with her fiancé and the caption, “I got proposed to y’all“.
Shields’ engagement is yet another milestone in her already impressive career. The 27-year-old has won multiple world titles and is the only American boxer to win two consecutive Olympic medals. She is known for her fierce competitiveness and unwavering confidence in the ring, which has earned her a legion of fans. Even off-court, she stands up for what she deems correct.
Fans are happy for Claressa Shields
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Fans immediately took to social media to congratulate Shields on her engagement. Many fans expressed their excitement for her future with her fiancé, with one saying, “Wishing you all the happiness and love in the world!”
Here are some of the top comments.
Congrats Claressa!
— Renee Montgomery (@ReneeMontgomery) January 30, 2023
Congrats to the GWOAT & her King 👑👑🥊
— Tone Trump (@ToneTrump) January 29, 2023
Ahhhh the baddest!!! Congrats!!! https://t.co/SvYbULzPuC
— Tonja Renée Stidhum (@TonjaStidhum) January 30, 2023
Congratulations CHAMP https://t.co/GhL4lkBT4Z
— OG Deadstock (@Deadstock_DD) January 29, 2023
Fans love to kid around, don’t they?
Imagine knowing your mrs could slump you into a coma https://t.co/R4fWvvz1AO
— LC🔴 (@ClockEndLC) January 29, 2023
Congratulations my boy but you mess up she go knock you out fasho #GWOAT https://t.co/vYtsjxDzoS
— Elijah The Prophet (@ChangeALife21) January 30, 2023
Claressa Shields was engaged a year ago
From the video she attested with her Twitter post, it is understood that she was engaged since March 18, 2022. In her Instagram post, replying to a comment from Mykel Fox that stated, “I thought you were already engaged,” she replied, “but have you seen the video”. This statement indicates that she released the video now.
GWOAT’s now fiance Tony Rich, who is also her trainer, took her to 7 Spice Mediterranean restaurant and cafe in Miami Florida to spend some time with her friends a day after her birthday. During that time, Rich gets on his knees and springs the question on her. With tears streaming down her face, Shields says yes.
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The crowd erupted into applause and cheers for Claressa and her fiancé. This was a defining moment in the boxer’s life. She became engaged to the love of her life while also making history as one of the greatest female boxers of all time.
As the night went on, Claressa and her friends celebrated this new chapter in her life with even more laughter, joy, and love. The birthday celebration turned into an engagement party, and the memories made that night will last a lifetime.
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As Shields prepares to enter a new chapter in her life, fans are eager to see what the future holds for this talented and inspiring athlete. With her impressive track record and determination, there’s no doubt that she will continue to make waves in the world of boxing and beyond.
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