(APRIL 25) Undisputed
middleweight world champion Claressa Shields will be honored in
Flint, Michigan this Saturday, April 27 as her hometown
recognizes her achievements inside and outside of the ring.
"I'm so proud of Claressa for all
she has accomplished in her young career and no one is more
deserving of being honored by their hometown," said Dmitriy
Salita, President of Salita Promotions, who promotes Shields.
"Through every step of her life Claressa has been a role model
in Flint and all around the world. This is an exciting day for
Claressa and Flint and we can't wait to see her continue to
achieve all of her dreams."
"Claressa Shields is an undisputed champion of women's boxing in
the ring, but even more importantly, she's an undisputed
champion for the people of Flint, Michigan every day outside the
ring," said Mark Taffet, Shields' Manager. "I'm so proud of
Claressa and what she stands for, and I'm thrilled she will have
such a special day on Saturday."
Shields most recently defeated previously unbeaten Christina
Hammer on April 13 in arguably the most significant match in
women's boxing history. The 24-year-old won a unanimous decision
live on SHOWTIME from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New
Jersey to become just the sixth fighter, male or female, to
unify the WBC, IBF, WBA and WBO world titles.
The only fighter male or female to win two Olympic gold medals
in boxing, Shields has been outspoken in raising awareness for
her hometown and will be honored at an event that includes food,
DJ, a bounce house for children and other activities. The first
250 people entering the event will receive a free autographed
photo of Shields.