Roommates, it looks like the GWOAT is making space for a rising boxer! Over the weekend, Claressa Shields shared her reaction after Chrisean Rock won her professional boxing debut against Zenith Zion. Shields showed Rock major love, from encouraging words to offering a training opportunity. And the fans are loving the girls’ girl energy!
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Details About Rock & Zenith Zion’s Match
As previously reported, Chrisean ‘Holy Hands’ Rock was set to enter the ring on April 25, and did! Ahead of the fight, she had fans hype after meeting her weigh-in goal. Ultimately, she won her debut match following a split decision in the three-round, crossover match, per Forbes. Rock even managed to a knockdown in the first round. The video of the winning announcement shows Chrisean falling to the floor in tears.
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In a follow-up Instagram post, Rock wrote, “HOLY HANDS FOR THE WIN PRAISE YAHWEH PRAISE Jesus Thank you Holy Spirit.” Fans flooded the post with congratulations and encouragement. Even her ex-boyfriend HoodTrophy Bino dropped by, writing, “HOLYHANDS 💚💚🤞🏾 told ya ma.”
Claressa Shields Congratulates Chrisean Rock On Boxing Win
Despite being an amateur boxer, Chrisean Rock is receiving love from the big leagues, too. In this case, we mean undefeated pro-boxer Claressa Shields, who has won 18 matches, including three knockouts, per ESPN. The 3-division world champ shared her video message for Rock on social media, tagging her. Shields said seeing Rock fight on Saturday was a “proud moment” for her.
“Chrisean been through so much and we got to see it up close and personal. And to see her go through everything that she went through with her ex-guy, the baby, Baddies, family, to see her actually come out on the other side and win and put her fighting skills to use…to see her praise God, that was very moving to me… I’m happy that I can be one of her inspirations.”
Also, Claressa Shields revealed Chrisean Rock called her a lot when her boxing journey first started. Shields said she offered her a personal training when she’s ready. As for Rock’s performance in the ring, Claressa said she did really good and that she’s happy for her. She also warned of the incoming vultures as Rock grows, including winning more matches, increasing her views and earning more money.
Fans React To Claressa’s Compliments (And Her Outfit)
On Instagram, more than 4,000 roommates reacted to Claressa Shields’ message for Chrisean Rock. Plenty of folks praised her for being a “girls girl” and showing love to an amateur in a sport she’s dominating.
@hairbychantellen commented, “Nobody could make me hate Claressa, she is a girls girl and I love her for that! 🔥❤️.”
“Yesss love to see black women supporting each other . Need more of this ❤️,” @jazzmuzik added.
“God Bless your heart Gwoat 👏👏👏,” @realangelaokorie said.
“Claressa really a girls girl! she supporting the upcoming,” @nolimit.demi wrote.
“Happy to see Chrisean getting her flowers,” @iknowwhereiwanttoeat added.
“This is beautiful!! I love to see her encouraging Chrisean!! 💖💖💖,” @sidenotesonly commented.
“Now this is what I like!!! 🔥🔥🔥 positivity, support black girl power,” @monetmclendon said.
“Chrisean train with Claressa she gone be unstoppable 🙏🏾,” @iam.officiial wrote.
@imtherealdq commented, “It doesn’t take anything to uplift someone 🌹👏🏾.”
“I love this type of women empowerment! 🔥❤️,” @iam_venise said.
“Say what you want bout her she be for the girls 🫶🏾🥰🤏🏾,” @kaejamilia commented.
Elsewhere on the internet this weekend, Claressa Shields had the girls giving out more critiques than compliments. That moment came on Sunday after she uploaded photos of the outfit she wore to the ‘Black Effect’ Podcast Festival. Shields popped out, with her man Papoose, in a bright purple, capri bodysuit, white heel wedges by Marc Jacobs and a white Louis Vuitton purse.
In her photo dump caption, Claressa Shields wrote, “Outfit: No Idea 🤷🏽♀️ one of these boutiques in sugar loaf but absolutely love this outfit!!! You read that right? I said I love it, idc if you don’t 😊 If you are going to be rude and comment bad stuff on my page I’m going to block you.”
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