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“If you're dedicated to something and you put the time in, why should anyone have an opinion on it? Halif of the people who comment about women's boxing don't even watch it.”

Quote by Claressa Shields

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Claressa Shields
Claressa Shields

Claressa Shields is an accomplished American professional boxer, born on March 17, 1995. She has made significant strides in the sport of boxing, particularly in the female division. Shields has won two Olympic gold medals and multiple world championship titles in professional boxing. more

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