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Women's boxing champ Claressa Shields signs $8 million promotional deal, plans ring return in 2026
Claressa Shields signed a multi-fight deal Thursday that will pay her a minimum of $8 million, and the undisputed women's heavyweight boxing champion plans to return to the ring in early 2026. Shields,
Mikaela Mayer is ranked in two divisions following her win over Mary Spencer at 154 pounds. Here are the latest ESPN divisional rankings.
Cameron (21-1, 8 KOs) is most recently coming off of a unanimous decision win over Jessica Camara in July and is said by her promoters to still be pursuing championship opportunities while she maintains the choice to fight in three-minute contests and is expected to make her return early in the coming year.
Women’s boxing has gone from hidden on undercards to main eventing big events. Lucas Ketelle and historian Malissa Smith rank the 15 most impactful women since the 2012 Olympics.
Chantelle Cameron relinquished her WBC Super Lightweight title on Friday in a bold protest over women's boxing rules, with the British fighter demanding the right to fight three-minute rounds like her male counterparts.
Reports of IOC transgender athlete ban emerged as Supreme Court prepares to hear Little vs Hecox and West Virginia vs B.P.J cases on women's sports protection.