Originally scheduled to face Hanna Gabriels, the “GWOAT’ faced a change in the opponent due to Gabriels’ removal from the card following a failed drug test. However, despite the last-minute switch, Shields remains focused on her next opponent.
In a recent interview with DAZN boxing ahead of the fight, Shields shared some heart-wrenching stories of her teenage years. She revealed that she was forced to protect her family, often ending in fights with grown men, usually associated with her mother.
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I’m hitting them in the head with bottles and bricks, like that. I had to always be defending my family and holding down the turf, protecting everybody.” she said.
With a record of achievements that includes Olympic gold medals, she has established herself as a true boxing phenomenon. Her perseverance has not only earned her numerous accolades but also inspired a new generation of female athletes.