In this episode of On The Spot, Rickey Smiley sits down with two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, four-time Undisputed World Champion, and the self-proclaimed G.W.O.A.T, Claressa Shields. Claressa gets candid about her journey growing up in Flint, Michigan, overcoming childhood trauma, and rising to the top of the boxing world.

She dives into her high-profile relationship with Papoose, shares her honest perspective on transgender athletes in women's sports, and reflects on celebrity boxing matchups. Plus, she discusses the making of her biopic The Fire Inside, her deep-rooted faith, pre-fight rituals, and what continues to fuel her greatness both inside and outside the ring.

CHAPTERS
00:00 - Preview & Welcome to On The Spot
02:00 - Claressa Shields Joins Rickey Smiley
04:15 - 19 World Titles & 4-Time Undisputed Champion
05:37 - How Her Dad Inspired Her to Start Boxing
08:10 - Learning From Her First Loss & Olympic Gold
11:32 - Flint Roots, Childhood Hardships & Family Drive
14:07 - In the Ring: Fighting Danielle Perkins
17:32 - What Fighters Actually Look At During a Bout
18:40 - Corner Realities & Hilarious Pre-Fight Rituals
21:38 - Trash Talk, Savannah Marshall & Ring Beef
24:15 - Are a Boxer’s Hands Really "Lethal Weapons"?
27:03 - Work Ethic, Camp Diet & Soul Food Cravings
29:32 - Rickey & Claressa Plan a Home-Cooked Meal
32:40 - Dealing with Trolls & Being the "Beyoncé of Sports"
36:30 - Overcoming Insecurities & Creating Her Own Blueprint
39:50 - Meeting Papoose & Keeping the Romance Secret
43:20 - Who Made the First Move?
47:05 - Claressa on Writing Her Song "Faithful" for Papoose
54:25 - How Papoose Brings Out Her Soft Side & Future Plans
55:55 - The Rise of Celebrity & Influencer Boxing
59:15 - Perspective on Transgender Athletes in Combat Sports
01:01:18 - Making Her Biopic The Fire Inside
01:06:30 - Rapid Fire Questions, Oxtail Recipe & Gospel Favorites

In this episode of On The Spot, Rickey Smiley sits down with two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, four-time Undisputed World Champion, and the self-proclaimed G.W.O.A.T, Claressa Shields. Claressa gets candid about her journey growing up in Flint, Michigan, overcoming childhood trauma, and rising to the top of the boxing world.
She dives into her high-profile relationship with Papoose, shares her honest perspective on transgender athletes in women's sports, and reflects on celebrity boxing matchups. Plus, she discusses the making of her biopic The Fire Inside, her deep-rooted faith, pre-fight rituals, and what continues to fuel her greatness both inside and outside the ring.
CHAPTERS 00:00 - Preview &amp; Welcome to On The Spot 02:00 - Claressa Shields Joins Rickey Smiley 04:15 - 19 World Titles &amp; 4-Time Undisputed Champion 05:37 - How Her Dad Inspired Her to Start Boxing 08:10 - Learning From Her First Loss &amp; Olympic Gold 11:32 - Flint Roots, Childhood Hardships &amp; Family Drive 14:07 - In the Ring: Fighting Danielle Perkins 17:32 - What Fighters Actually Look At During a Bout 18:40 - Corner Realities &amp; Hilarious Pre-Fight Rituals 21:38 - Trash Talk, Savannah Marshall &amp; Ring Beef 24:15 - Are a Boxer&rsquo;s Hands Really "Lethal Weapons"? 27:03 - Work Ethic, Camp Diet &amp; Soul Food Cravings 29:32 - Rickey &amp; Claressa Plan a Home-Cooked Meal 32:40 - Dealing with Trolls &amp; Being the "Beyonc&eacute; of Sports" 36:30 - Overcoming Insecurities &amp; Creating Her Own Blueprint 39:50 - Meeting Papoose &amp; Keeping the Romance Secret 43:20 - Who Made the First Move? 47:05 - Claressa on Writing Her Song "Faithful" for Papoose 54:25 - How Papoose Brings Out Her Soft Side &amp; Future Plans 55:55 - The Rise of Celebrity &amp; Influencer Boxing 59:15 - Perspective on Transgender Athletes in Combat Sports 01:01:18 - Making Her Biopic The Fire Inside 01:06:30 - Rapid Fire Questions, Oxtail Recipe &amp; Gospel Favorites

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Claressa Shields on 19 World Titles, Papoose Love Story, Being The G.W.O.A.T, Faith + MORE

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