Joe Rogan Experience #1619 - Claressa Shields

Claressa Shields is a two-time olympic gold medalist and holder of multiple world championship belts. She is the first fighter in boxing history to be an undisputed champion in two different weight divisions in the four-belt era.

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Jun 27, 20241h 59mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: June 27, 2024
Duration: 1h 59m
Channel: The Joe Rogan Experience
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Claressa Shields is a two-time olympic gold medalist and holder of multiple world championship belts. She is the first fighter in boxing history to be an undisputed champion in two different weight divisions in the four-belt era.

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, featuring Joe Rogan and Claressa Shields, Joe Rogan Experience #1619 - Claressa Shields explores claressa Shields Details Bold Transition From Boxing Dominance To MMA Stardom Claressa Shields, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and undisputed boxing champion, discusses her decision to pursue MMA while remaining active in boxing. She explains how lack of promotion and pay equity in women’s boxing pushed her to explore new opportunities with the PFL and a potential future super-fight with Kayla Harrison. Shields breaks down her early MMA training at Jackson Wink, her approach to learning grappling and kicks, and how she structures recovery and strength work around knowing her own body. The conversation also explores double standards in women’s sports, promoter politics, and the mental toughness and individuality required to be a true champion.

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