Boxing champion Claressa Shields is making the jump to mixed martial arts. Shields, a two-time Olympic gold medalist who has put together a 10-0 record in her professional boxing career after going 77-1 as an amateur, has signed a contract with the PFL that will see her transition sports. Two people with knowledge of the situation told MMA Junkie about Shields’ signing on Monday but requested anonymity because the PFL has yet to make an official announcement. Shields will take one-off fights at lightweight to with PFL; she will not compete in the 2021 season
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Olympic gold medalist, boxing champion Claressa Shields signs with PFL – MMA Junkie