Boxing superstar Claressa Shields has signed a “groundbreaking” $8 million (£6.1 million) promotional deal with Salita Promotions and Wynn Records.
The deal, which Shields said Thursday during her two years on American TV, is the most lucrative in women’s boxing history.
The two-time Olympic champion has won all 17 of her professional fights, including a memorable and historic win over Britain’s Savannah Marshall at the O2 Arena in 2022, and is currently the undisputed heavyweight world champion.
“This transaction represents more than just a contract,” Shields said in a statement released upon confirmation of the deal.
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Shields had an unforgettable ring entrance in his match with Marshall.
“I have fought my entire career to prove that women’s boxing deserves equal respect, equal pay and equal opportunity. Our partnership with Salita Promotions and Wynn Records gives me a platform to continue breaking down barriers inside and outside the ring. Together, we are creating something that has never been done before.”
The five-division world champion, nicknamed GWOAT (Greatest Woman of All Time), has worked with promoter Dmitriy Salita for most of her professional career, but took the opportunity to explore other options after her previous contract expired in July.
words spoken Sky Sports News: “Today marks a groundbreaking step for women’s sports and boxing.
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More than two million viewers tuned in to watch Shields vs Marshall, making it the most-watched women’s professional boxing event in history and the most watched live women’s sporting event on Sky.
“Claressa Shields has signed a multi-year, multi-year partnership with Salita Promotions and Wynn Records – the richest contract in women’s boxing, guaranteeing a minimum of $8 million, and combining GWOAT’s championship talent with a powerhouse of music and culture.
“This athlete-led collaboration sets a new standard for how fighters build their careers, and we are proud to do this with Claressa as a trailblazer.”
Shields’ most recent fight was a unanimous decision win over Lani Daniels in July.
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Unified welterweight champion Lauren Price is targeting a future fight with pound-for-pound superstar Shields.
The 30-year-old is expected to face Franchon Crews Dezurn next. She beat her in her professional debut in 2016.
Meanwhile, undefeated British welterweight world champion Lauren Price has reiterated her desire to face fellow Olympic champion Shields in the future.
