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Claressa Shields is out here making BIG movies! The boxing champ recently revealed that Georgia showed her love by giving her an official day in her honor.
The Shade Room recently shared footage of Claressa Shields accepting the proclamation for her very own day in College Park, Georgia. In the video, Claressa gave a heartfelt speech and thanked Georgia for showing her the same love as her hometown Flint, Michigan.
Shields took to Instagram to announce the big news letting fans know that July 17 is officially her day in Georgia. Claressa dropped a carousel of pics and videos showing her on stage while they announced the huge honor.“Today the city of College Park in Georgia made today, July 17, 2025 Claressa Shields day with two proclamations coming from the city officials ! I am so honored ,” shecaptioned the post.
Folks in The Shade Room’s comment section wasted no time hyping Claressa Shields up over the big honor. Plenty of people slide in to congratulate her and said she definitely earned it.
Instagram user @yooohypemommy wrote, “Black girl magic lets go champ!”
Instagram user @pretty_intelligent36 wrote, “I love to see black women wining ”
While Instagram user @reallivebarbie wrote, “Im a real boxing fan which means Im a Real Claressa fan.. so Im glad shes getting this recognition and attention because its definitely deserved. Shes incredible- but I really hate what provoked it. Truly.”
Then Instagram user @randirossario wrote, “ well deserved!”
Another Instagram user @its_clay_the_queen wrote, “She looks absolutely gorgeous and her dress it everything! ”
Instagram user @life_camera_atshon wrote, “I’m cheering for all BLACK EXCELLENCE!!!!! Congratulations CHAMP!!!!!”
While another Instagram user @freedomlove918 wrote, “Congratulations Sis”
Then another Instagram user @atlsocialbutterfli wrote, “We love this”
Lastly, Instagram user @onetuffcookie wrote, “Im glad someone is recognizing her. She is really breaking records out here ”
On top of getting her own day in Georgia, Claressa might also score one of the biggest fights in her career but only if the money bag is looking right. Recently, Laila Ali was asked if she would step in the ring with Claressa, but she made it real clear that she’s not doing anything unless there’s $15 to $20 million on the table. Well Claressa isn’t ducking any smoke, she basically said she’s down to take on Muhammad Ali’s daughter. Shields hopped on X (formerly Twitter) with a response to Laila letting her know that she’s ready to get things shaking.
What a great weekend of boxing
! Really motivated! Now@TheRealLailaAliIm the GREATEST NOW! Be careful what you ask for ! You know Ive been wanting to make you eat your words! You not a better boxer than me & at 175 Ill put you on your back! BEEN READY FOR YOU!#GWOAT#claressashields,” Claressa wrote.
