“Actually He Inboxed Me…”: Claressa Shields Reveals Conor McGregor’s Texts to Her Days After She Signed a Multi-Year Deal With Jake Paul’s PFL

Claressa Shields, a boxing world champion and now an MMA fighter, has renewed her contract with the Professional Fighters League (PFL). And now, she is preparing to step into the MMA cage in 2024. Shields, a 28-year-old athlete with an impressive resume, also revealed that she received a message from no other than ‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor.

In a recent conversation with TMZ, Shields, who has penned a fresh “multi-year” deal with the PFL, now embarks on a new chapter of her MMA journey with insights from McGregor, who has extended his support through personal correspondence.

Claressa Shields receives guidance from Conor McGregor

Recently, Claressa Shields disclosed that the renowned Irish mixed martial artist reached out, providing invaluable advice. This highlights the camaraderie that goes beyond disciplines within the fighting community.

The PFL star added that over the course of the conversation, McGregor encouraged her to maintain her exceptional boxing prowess while delving into ground techniques, thus adding an exciting dimension to Shields’ transition.

Over a conversation with TMZ, Shields revealed insights from her conversation with Conor. She shared that both Conor McGregor and Cris Cyborg had reached out to her, demonstrating their interest and support. In her own words, Shields recounted, “Conor McGregor Inboxed me. Cris Cyborg reached out. They are like, what you doing… Umm, Conor actually gave me some of the best advice.”

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Shields provided glimpses of her conversation, highlighting the moment Conor McGregor reached out to her. “Today, actually, he inboxed me,” she shared, relaying Conor’s message, “Don’t take away from your boxing..just, you need to get comfortable being on your back and comfortable, um, with you know, with your wrestling.” 

The PFL star emphasized Conor’s involvement even more by revealing, “He was interested in, you know… him sending people my way,” implying a potential for future collaboration. With her tone resonating a mix of gratitude and excitement, she added, “That’s an honor, and that’s a privilege for me.” She thanked McGregor for the candid conversation and for presenting the prospect of them working together.

 Shields’ MMA comeback and PFL’s diverse talent strategy

Claressa Shields is set for her MMA comeback in 2024. She’s cementing her journey with a new “multi-year” contract under the PFL. She made her debut in the PFL in 2021 and won the fight by TKO. Currently, the PFL star holds a record 1-1 outcome across two appearances, with her first loss coming via split decision.

The PFL has been proactively broadening its roster by enlisting talents from both conventional and unconventional backgrounds. Among their recent acquisitions are Francis Ngannou, a former UFC heavyweight champion, and Youtuber-boxer Jake Paul. And with Shields signing a multi-year contract, PFL amplifies its dedication to elevating renowned figures across diverse combat sports fields.

Shields, equipped with an illustrious resume, is benefiting from Conor McGregor’s guidance. She embarks on her promising MMA journey again, this time with the PFL. Do you think Shields can mirror her boxing success and become an MMA champion?

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