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In a world of glitz and glamour, where public figures’ relationships are often as much a spectacle as their professional triumphs, a bold, audacious declaration from boxing champion Claressa Shields, often dubbed the ‘GWOAT‘ (Greatest Woman of All Time), has not only taken her fans by surprise but also shattered preconceived notions around singlehood. Through a simple yet profound tweet, Shields unveiled a candid insight into her personal life, revealing her stance on being single.

“Single don’t mean available…. I’m literally in a relationship with myself: don’t feel like being bothered either,” she declared, intertwining an enigmatic fusion of self-love, independence, and personal choice that transcends the traditional understanding of relationship statuses. This unconventional perspective, emanating from an athlete who’s no stranger to breaking barriers, has generated significant buzz. If you thought you knew all about the term ‘single’, Shields is here to make you think again.

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Unpacking the support for Shields’ stand on being single

The resounding echo from Shields’ tweet was a chorus of support from her fans who embraced her narrative of self-love and personal autonomy. The champion’s message did not just resonate but struck a deep chord with her followers who stepped up to validate her stance.

Fan CW79 showed their whole-hearted agreement, bolstering Shields’ sentiment with their comment, “There’s nothing like self love gwoat💪🏿💯”.

In contrast, Hood Champion Boxing and Sports, evidently taken aback by the news, queried, “Thought you had a fiancé.” The comment illustrates how Shields’ announcement has caught some fans off-guard, reflecting the conventional expectations around a public figure’s personal life.

Snuka T, however, was quick to express solidarity with Shields’ position, stating, “I can respect that #Salute and I completely understand.”

Adding depth to the discussion, Win-Berly elucidated the connection between self-love and being in a meaningful relationship. They replied, “In order to be in a real relationship you have to have a great relationship with yourself.”

Finally, Mr.I am Him succinctly summed up a critical perspective on the importance of readiness in a relationship, remarking, “As u should until your ready.”

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As the boxing world continues to applaud her in-ring victories, Shields, with her unapologetic perspective, has truly won over hearts and minds outside the ring. It encourages us to introspect: Are we giving enough importance to self-love and individual readiness in our lives?

Read more: Claressa Shields on Why She’s GWOAT “My Trash Talk Is High Level & I Sell My Fights!”

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In a world quick to judge based on relationship statuses, are we ready to redefine what being ‘single’ truly mean? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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