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Whew! Claressa Shields may be preparing for a whole new title outside of the boxing ring! The champ recently opened up about whats next for her personal life, and sis has already started mapping out her next chapter.
During a recent conversation with Cam Newton on ‘Funky Friday,’ Claressa revealed that she and Papoose are planning to have a child next year. According to the athlete, Papoose asked her about having a baby, and shes reportedly on board with the plan.
But before yall start asking about the boxing gloves, Claressa says she plans to put her career on hold when the time comes. The champ intends to step away from the sport, focus on motherhood, and eventually make her return to boxing. And apparently, Claressa already has an expiration date in mind for her career. She shared that she hopes to retire from boxing by the age of 38. Looks like Claressa is already thinking about life beyond the ring and this next chapter could be a major one!
Folks quickly ran to The Shade Rooms Instagram comment section with plenty to say about Claressa Shields addressing her relationship with Papoose. Some argued that the conversation should focus more on Shields accomplishments and success in the ring than her personal life. Others felt addressing the situation publicly wasnt the best move, while a few joked that Remy Ma is probably running it up in her group chat right now.
One Instagram user @its_karlitas_way said, “Kandi and Todd was divorced in 3 secs ”
This Instagram user @tef_lon_don commented, “The lights are on but nobodys home ”
And, Instagram user @_kayyboss added, “You fina have a baby and aint met the others? ”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @_itsjusteb wrote, “Putting ya career on hold for a man thats not ready to make you his wife.”
While Instagram user @exquisitecora_ shared, “I wish I was in Remy group chat w/ her friends.”
Finally, Instagram user @8simmerondown8 said, “I wish we could talk more about her successes then her relationship.”
Claressa Shields and Papoose continue to have folks talking as their relationship remains a hot topic, and this time, the boxer wasnt letting a particular description of her man slide. While promoting her upcoming August 15 fight against Kaye Scott at Atlantas State Farm Arena, Shields stopped by Streetz 94.5 FM for a conversation about her career and personal life. But once the interviewer brought up Papoose, the conversation quickly shifted from boxing to their relationship.
The interviewer asked Shields how much longer she was willing to be in a relationship with somebodys husband, pointing to how the situation is viewed publicly. Shields quickly jumped in to correct the characterization, making it clear that she does not consider Papoose to be someone elses husband. She explained that Papoose has filed for divorce and argued that the label should reflect that, while also calling for accountability on all sides of the situation.
