Claressa Shields can’t stop being awesome! The two-division undisputed champion just teased her upcoming biopic ‘The Fire Inside’, set to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, then hit the big screen on December 25th. This comes right after her spectacular second-round knockout win over Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse last weekend. 

Shields, 29, dominated Lepage-Joanisse to win a title in a fourth division to become the female WBC heavyweight champion. Despite this achievement, the highlight of her decorated career seems to be her upcoming movie, starring Ryan Destiny as Shields, written by Oscar-winning screenwriter Barry Jenkins. And let’s just say fans are excited.

Claressa Shields: From Flint, Michigan to Hollywood!

In the past couple of days, several reports surfaced on the internet, revealing the first look from her biopic. So, Shields quickly took to X, writing, “I really got a movie about my life coming out 12/25 ‘THE FIRE INSIDE’”. The movie meets Shields as a high school student preparing for her big moment in the 2012 London Summer Olympics, while Brian Tyree Henry plays Shields’s coach Jason Crutchfield.

‘The GWOAT’ Shields’ won gold in the 2012 Olympics in London and also in the following 2016 Olympics in Rio De Janeiro, making her the only American boxer to win gold twice in a row in Olympic games. Since then, the Flint, Michigan native has achieved the undisputed status in two weight divisions and titles in four, all while maintaining her undefeated status alongside one of the best, if not the best, female boxers in the world title.

To top it all off, Ryan Destiny was ringside for Shields’ bout against Lepage-Joanisse—the duo was even captured on camera embracing each other ahead of the bout. Regardless, seeing Shields’ excitement with the tweet today, fans quickly came to her support.

People can’t wait to catch Shields in action on the big screen

Even though the movie is quite a while away, netizens didn’t shy away from expressing their support and excitement about Shields’ movie. One user announced Shields will have unparalleled support from his family. Plus, besides Shields’ story, fans can expect a heavy dose of inspiration from the movie as director Rachel Morrison has suggested.

The next user sealed the deal on buying the tickets whenever they go on sale, claiming Shields’ ability to overcome adversity alone is worth watching the movie. In an interview with People Magazine, Shields said, “My life story shows you how I blocked out the many noises and doubts to win”, so this user should get what he is looking for. 

Another user suggested Shields deserved her success and the movie, claiming in the future, kids will read about her in books. While if that happens is yet to be seen, kids can definitely watch her movies in the future.

Someone else was so inspired by the announcement of the movie itself that they claimed Shields can even beat men in the sport. The funny thing is, Shields has previously shown interest in having such a boxing match.

While everyone was all cheers for the movie, there were some opposed to the movie. Like this user who said they won’t watch the movie. Despite how good the movie might be, it certainly won’t be for everyone.

Aa Claressa Shields enters a new phase of her stardom—most people seem to be excited and supportive of her new biopic. Will it be a hit like Shields’ career is or will it flop at the box office? Let us know!