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DETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 02: Claressa Shields works out during a pre fight media workout at the Downtown Boxing Gym on October 02, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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DETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 02: Claressa Shields works out during a pre fight media workout at the Downtown Boxing Gym on October 02, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
The five-weight class champ, Floyd Mayweather, has always been in the limelight since he stepped inside the ring as a professional boxer. Known for impeccable defense and swift body speed, ‘Money’ has mastered the art of boxing. Notably, he announced his official retirement in 2017 after thrashing the UFC star Conor McGregor in a high-profile showdown.
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However, he is keen to make a comeback in the Ring before his 45th birthday in Dubai. Though his opponent and venue are yet to be confirmed. ‘TBE’ said, “February 20th, we haven’t chosen an opponent yet but I look forward to it and hopefully we give you guys something to see.”
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Moreover, the undisputed light middleweight champion Claressa Shields has praised the former champ, for his hard work and dedication at the age of 44. However, she was hosting a media workout ahead of her upcoming clash with Ema Kozin on February 5 at the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas.
She said, “Floyd’s in great shape. He was sparring a 21-year-old, he wasn’t even always taking breaks between rounds. He can still do whatever he wants inside that ring. He’d give all those guys problems at 147/154lbs.”
Claressa Shields on being in the gym with Floyd Mayweather this month: "Floyd's in great shape. He was sparring a 21-year-old, he wasn't even always taking breaks between rounds. He can still do whatever he wants inside that ring. He'd give all those guys problems at 147/154lbs."
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Further, She trained under the guidance of ‘TBE’, which will surely add extra dimensions to her skills and confidence.
In one video that was captured by FightHype.com, Mayweather teaches Shields the execution of the brutal body on a punching bag while balancing footwork and head movement. It was a great learning session for the world’s best active light-middleweight.
Claressa Shields upcoming Fight under the guidance of Floyd Mayweather
Claressa Shields is all set to defend her middleweight titles against the undefeated Slovenian Ema Kozin. The main event will take place in Cardiff at the Motorpoint Arena. However, the fight was scheduled to take place on January 29th, but due to corona restrictions, it was postponed to February 5.
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MIAMI, FL – APRIL 04: WBA, WBC and IBF Middleweight World Champion Claressa Shields poses for the media before her workout at 5th Street Gym on April 4, 2019 in Miami, Florida. Shields is training to fight WBO Middleweight World Champion Christina Hammer for the undisputed middleweight world championship April 13. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
The Olympic Gold medalist has outboxed the Canadian pugilist Marie-Eve-Dicaire and retained her WBC /WBO super welterweight titles. She continued her winning streak since she stepped inside the ring. Though, the much-awaited showdown of February 5 is going to be a tough battle, as both pugilists have never faced a loss.
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Who will Floyd Mayweather face for his next exhibition bout? Will Shields come out victorious against Ema Kozin with Mayweather’s guidance? Let us know in the comments below.
