If you hop on Instagram right now and search @Salita_Promotions, you’ll see a post captioned “Boxing Royalty”—a shot of Claressa Shields, radiant in pink, flanked by legends Roy Jones Jr. and Dmitry Salita at the Hall of Fame Fight Night. Because when we talk about boxing royalty, we’re not just reminiscing on past greats. We’re witnessing it, living it, in real time through Claressa Shields.

Claressa Shields continues to dominate her lane with historic excellence. If you know, you know: she’s not just the best female boxer of this generation—she may very well be the greatest fighter, period. 

And on July 26 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, she’s stepping into the ring once again to prove it. Her opponent? Champ Lani Daniels, the reigning IBF World Heavyweight titleholder.

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Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist

Before Claressa ever went pro, she did something no other American boxer had done: win back-to-back Olympic gold medals (London 2012, Rio 2016). She was only 17 the first time she made history. That’s not just talent—that’s legacy.

Since turning pro in 2016, she’s gone undefeated, picking up 13 wins, multiple world titles, and making boxing history as the first fighter EVER—male or female—to unify all four major titles in two different weight classes.

Let that sink in. Not Ali. Not Tyson. Not Mayweather. Claressa. Shields. Did. That !!!

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The GWOAT Energy: The Greatest Woman Of All-Time”

Claressa doesn’t shy away from greatness—she claims it boldly. And she should.

“I am the greatest woman of all time. I don’t just say it—I prove it.” – Claressa Shields

That confidence? It’s earned. She backs it up every fight, every round, in every title won. She’s technical, smart, aggressive, and fearless. Her ring IQ is elite. Her footwork? Surgical. Her combinations? Nasty. She doesn’t fight to impress—she fights to win.

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Hip Hop Walkout, Championship Mentality

In true GWOAT fashion, Claressa Shields isn’t just stepping into the ring on July 26th—she’s making an entrance backed by hip hop royalty. Rick Ross, the “biggest boss” himself, will walk Shields out for her title bout in Detroit.

This isn’t just showmanship—it’s a statement. Hip hop has long held a sacred space in the world of sports, especially boxing. From Roy Jones Jr coming out with Method Man and Redman 25 years ago to Mike Tyson’s connection with Tupac, the ring has always had room for bars and bravado.

Just like hip hop, she’s built her name with confidence, skill, and vision. Together, Shields and Ross remind us that:

“When it comes to legacy, culture always shows up—gloved up, mic’d up, and ready to dominate.”

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The Disrespect Is Loud

Let’s be honest: if Claressa were a man, or white, or even a black man, she’d be a global phenomenon.

The same boxing networks that throw millions at men with losing records still don’t market her fights like they should. The coverage is minimal. The sponsors are late. The world wants greatness, but only when it looks like what they expect. 

That’s why we’re here. Why Hip Hop Sports.

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Why This Fight—and This Coverage—Matters

Women’s sports rarely get the media attention they deserve, especially in combat sports. Why Hip Hop Sports was created to challenge that. We believe every great athlete deserves their moment, and Claressa Shields is a moment that keeps making history.

Her presence isn’t just powerful—it’s necessary. She speaks for an entire generation of young girls who never saw themselves as champions because no one put the spotlight on them. We’re changing that.

Claressa’s next fight isn’t just about trying to add another “W” on her record. It’s about putting women’s boxing—and women’s sports in general—on the map in real time.

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See You In Detroit

We’ll be covering the July 26th fight from inside the arena—capturing the footage, the vibe, and the GWOAT in her element. Stay tuned to Why Hip Hop Sports for full fight night coverage, exclusive visuals, and interviews (pending media approval).

Because real history isn’t made when ESPN finally covers it. It’s made when we choose to show up for it.

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Written By: Siri

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