Claressa Shields

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Claressa Shields born?March 17, 1995
2. Where was Claressa Shields born?Flint, Michigan, USA
3. What was Claressa Shields's job?Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
4. What is the total major world championships?18 across five weight classes
5. What is the olympic gold medals?2 (2012, 2016) in the middleweight division
6. Who is Claressa Shields?Claressa Shields is a famous boxer from Flint, Michigan. She has won many championship belts and is known for her strength and skill in the ring.

Undisputed Champion: A fighter who holds all recognized major world titles within a specific weight division simultaneously.
Weight Class: Categorization of athletes in combat sports based on their body mass, ensuring competitive parity.
Pound for Pound: A subjective ranking system that compares fighters across different weight classes, theoretically equalizing their abilities.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA): A hybrid combat sport that integrates striking, grappling, and wrestling techniques from various disciplines.