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Clarissa Shields is standing among elite champions like Oleksandr Issyk ahead of her bid to unify the heavyweight division, says promoter Dmitry Slita.
The American star has already been crowned world champion in five weight divisions and could match Oleksandr Issyk’s achievement when he bids for the world heavyweight title next month. does
Usyk beat Tyson Fury in May last year to secure all the major belts in the top division and defended all three in a rematch against his British rival last month, while Shields won the WBC, Fought Daniel Perkins for the IBF, WBA and WBO titles. Michigan on February 2.
“Boxing is such an individual sport that it is very difficult to compare the unique and remarkable achievements of these two great fighters,” said Dmitry Salita, who promotes Shields. Sky Sports.
“What sets Clarissa apart from anyone in boxing – past or present – is her remarkable achievements as a pioneer in women’s sport.
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“She was the first to accomplish many feats, breaking down barriers and opening doors for equality while remaining completely dominant in the ring.”
Yusk and Shields have both previously excelled in the amateur rankings, claiming gold at the 2012 Olympics in Ukraine, and Shields also won gold medals in London and Rio four years later.
The 29-year-old overcame the only loss on her record, a World Amateur Championship loss to Savannah Marshall, with a unanimous decision before a huge television audience and By winning the undisputed super middleweight championship in front of an O2 crowd.
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“Clarissa is undoubtedly a forever great, not only because of her unparalleled list of accomplishments but also because of her unwavering faith and determination,” Salita said.
“Growing up as a young girl in Flint, Michigan, one of the most challenging environments in the United States, she had the ability to rise above her circumstances and prove that neither her surroundings nor Gender can also define its limits.
“For these reasons, Clarissa is a generational talent and stands among the all-time greats in the world of sports.”
Shields can extend her 15-fight unbeaten streak against Perkins, who is unbeaten in five fights.
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Lauren Price, the WBA welterweight champion, has admitted he would welcome a fight against Shields in front of his home support in Wales at the Principality Stadium.
“It’s hard to go past an Olympic champion. She won the 2021 Olympic title,” said Shields, who has moved up a division to super welterweight. Sky Sports last year
“I feel like when you’re all over the world and you’ve boxed and you’ve won a world championship, it’s kind of a destiny for you to be great in the pros. I wish her the best of luck.”
But Price must first defeat Natasha Jonas in their world title unification fight at the Royal Albert Hall on March 7.
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