Champion Claressa Shields obtained particular recognition on the gala dinner on the third day of the 2024 Conference on the Horel Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida.
Shields, among the best fighters of all time and a fantastic determine of at present each inside and outdoors the ring, attended the annual assembly of the pioneer group and was offered a particular recognition by President Gilberto Jesus Mendoza.
Along with recognizing her sporting profession, the launch of the film “The Fireplace Inside” was highlighted, which is able to hit theaters on Christmas Day 2024 and tells the story of Claressa from her youth and the way she overcame to win two Olympic medals and signify ladies around the globe in her struggle for equality throughout the sport.
Shields gave just a few phrases to these current and likewise addressed the opposite champions with an inspiring message that was listened to with consideration by figures comparable to Bernard Hopkins, Jorge Linares, Jessica Vargas, Franchón Crews-Dezurn, amongst others.
The WBA offered an honorary belt to the champion and highlighted her achievements within the midst of one of the best second of her skilled profession.
