Champion Claressa Shields acquired particular recognition on the gala dinner on the third day of the 2024 Conference on the Horel Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida.
Shields, the most effective fighters of all time and a terrific determine of right this moment each inside and outdoors the ring, attended the annual assembly of the pioneer group and was introduced a particular recognition by President Gilberto Jesus Mendoza.
Along with recognizing her sporting profession, the launch of the film “The Fireplace Inside” was highlighted, which is able to hit theaters on Christmas Day 2024 and tells the story of Claressa from her youth and the way she overcame to win two Olympic medals and symbolize ladies around the globe in her battle for equality inside the sport.
Shields gave a couple of phrases to these current and in addition addressed the opposite champions with an inspiring message that was listened to with consideration by figures resembling Bernard Hopkins, Jorge Linares, Jessica Vargas, Franchón Crews-Dezurn, amongst others.
The WBA introduced an honorary belt to the champion and highlighted her achievements within the midst of the perfect second of her skilled profession.