After Earning Conor McGregor’s Praise, UFC Star’s Teammate Questions Claressa Shields’ Fame As Undefeated Boxer Follows Francis Ngannou and Jake Paul’s Career Move

Claressa Shields is on the move again to MMA. A two-time Olympic and world champion transitioned to MMA in 2020, as she penned a deal with PFL. After collecting a mixed martial arts 1-1 record, she once again wants to prove her mettle in the steel cage. Her devastating punches and dominant reign have made sure she has a long following, including that of UFC star Conor McGregor. But it appears her quest to become a household name is still a distant dream.

The 28-year-old boxer has notably held titles in three weight divisions and remains the only boxer in history to claim all four major world titles. Despite this, she once declared, “I’m known worldwide, but I’m not a household name yet.” ‘GWOAT’ has achieved everything that the squared circle has to offer, and this ignited her journey into the MMA world. Therefore, she recently agreed on a deal to extend her contract with the PFL. Will that make her face known throughout the globe? While she strongly believes so, Dillon Danis’ recent remark suggests otherwise.

Claressa Shields’ dream to make headways in the MMA given a reality check

The boxer and the PFL announced the multiyear deal on Tuesday. While the exact details of the deal are not revealed, the MMA promotion will be delighted to add another star to its growing roster. This announcement came after ‘T-Rex’ collected a splendid win against Maricela Cornejo in a boxing match. That win even attracted the attention of ‘The Notorious’, as he sent a 4-word message to her.

He wrote, “This woman is incredible”. On the other hand, it appears his training partner, Danis, is aloof about the boxing world. In response to the ESPN post, Danis asked, “who?”.

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However, this comment will not dent her ambitions of becoming the first athlete to win the championship in boxing and MMA. Meanwhile, the UFC’s rival promotion, PFL, is bolstering its ranks. She joined the likes of Francis Ngannou and Jake Paul. In addition, this might also help her cause, as she recently locked horns with ‘The Problem Child’.

Is Shields at odds with another PFL star?

After the younger of the Paul brothers defeated Nate Diaz in a boxing match, Shields was quick to point out that she has what it takes to conquer Paul.

She declared, “Yes facts remains I’ll get Jake Paul too. The level that of skill being displayed is mediocre.” Therefore, Shields has expressed her desire to beat down the internet star, and it might very well be a possibility in the future.

Shields will make her MMA return in 2024, and she dropped her last fight against Abigail Montes in 2021. Meanwhile, Danis squares off against Logan Paul in his boxing debut in October.

What do you think of this welcome update about Claressa Shields? Do you believe she will clinch a title in the PFL? Let us know in the comments below.

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