LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 15: Claressa Shields and Papoose attend her Wynn Records Presents: Claressa Shields Signing Celebration at Level South Olive on November 15, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Wynn Records)
Claressa Shields is showing her man, Papoose, major love as he turns 48. Early Thursday (March 5), she shared a sweet social media post celebrating him and their moments together. The champion boxer also revealed that they have plans for a joint birthday party later this month.
As mentioned, Claressa Shields slid on social media, namely Instagram, to shower Papoose with love and praise on his 48th. She addressed him as her “man” and her “best friend,” and revealed their plans to celebrate “the rest of the month.” According to her caption, the couple also has a joint birthday party planned for the 28th. She will celebrate her 31st birthday on March 15.
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY MAN & MY MAN ONLY @papoose ! God blessed me with another Year with my Bestfriend! CANT WAIT TO CELEBRATE YOU TODAY & THE REST OF THE MONTH PAPI!!! Lets party like the 70s!!!! FYI March 28th is Our Joint Bday Party #papoose #birthday #happybdaypapoose #claressashields #pisces”
Claressa Shields’ post includes several photos of them cozy and cheesin’ in selfies, on dates and more. Pap popped into the comment section, dropping nine heart-eyed emojis and an equally sweet reply, “Thank you baby I love you!!!”See all the photos she posted HERE.Claressa also shared some birthday love for Papoose on her Instagram Stories.
Over on his Instagram, Pap showed himself some birthday love! On IGS, he reposted messages from family, friends and fans and, of course, his babe! Meanwhile, on his feed, he shared a photo of himself in a stooped position with a black fur coat lying near his feet.
“Another lap around the sun. Can honestly say Ive accomplished everything I dreamed of as a child. Never forget to love yourself. God is the greatest!! Pisces ,” he wrote in his caption.
At least one of more than 500 comments was from Papoose’s lady, Claressa. She wrote in all-caps, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY!!!!”
