VIDEO: After announcing her move to MMA, Claressa Shields trains with Jon Jones and Holly Holm
Phenomenon in boxing and undefeated world champion in the sport, boxer signed a contract with the PFL and should soon debut in mixed martial arts
VH Gonzaga
07/12/2020 | 17:11
C. Shields received support from J. Jones and H. Holm to prepare for his MMA debut. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
After confirming his migration to MMA and the agreement with the PFL (Professional Fighters League), the world boxing champion Claressa shields showed that he is not messing around when it comes to changing modes. Seeking to sharpen her game in mixed martial arts, the fighter sought out Jackson-Wink MMA and had the support of none other than Jon Jones e Holly holm. On her social networks, the combatant recorded the meetings.
“Best in the world against best in the world. Jon Jones He dedicated hours of techniques and exercises to me. Exciting moments,” Shields wrote on her Instagram account. If 'Bones' has the capacity to add knowledge to Claressa's skills, the same can be said of Holly holm. Famous worldwide for having ended the reign of Ronda Rousey In the UFC bantamweight division in 2015, the 'Shepherd's Daughter' went through the same adaptation process that Shields will go through, as Holm also came from boxing. “This transition will not be taken lightly. I already have a lot of respect for Holly holm, much more so now that she came and taught me some kicks. It just added to my knowledge of the process. Thank you, champion”, published Claressa. At just 25 years old, Claressa shields has an enviable trajectory in boxing. Two-time Olympic champion (London -2012, Rio 2016), the American also holds the WBC, WBA, WBO, IBF and NABF middleweight belts. Although she has made clear her intention to test herself in mixed martial arts – to the point of signing a contract with the PFL – Shields revealed that she will not give up her boxing career. The athlete still intends to defend her titles in the future.
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