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Claressa Shields Turns Boxing Gym Into Lingerie Shoot

The Olympian boxer leans into fashion and beauty with a Damani shoot, expanding her presence beyond the ring.

Claressa Shields Strikes a Pose in Sexy Lingerie for Damani
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Claressa Shields is leaning all the way into her GWOAT era—and this time, it’s not about belts or knockouts.

In a new behind-the-scenes reel posted May 3, Shields turns a boxing gym into a full-on fashion set for Damani Cosmetics. The visuals move fast: she struts through the space in a fitted red dress and heels, then switches into coordinated lingerie looks—most notably a pink set paired with boxing gloves.

One frame shows her squared up next to a heavy bag, gloves on, her body angled as if she’s mid-training. Another frame cuts to her inside the ring, posed against the ropes in red lace, before dropping into a crouch with gloves in hand, barefoot, staring straight into the camera.

“It’s a Lifestyle literally! In my Bag 💰 Modeling, Acting, Ambassador of Brands, Boxing 🥊 & Beauty! Damani Diva 💄,” she wrote in the caption, tagging brands including Victoria’s Secret, SKIMS, Christian Louboutin, and Damani Cosmetics.

The moment lands as Shields continues to expand beyond boxing. The undefeated champion has been more visible on social media lately, not just for her fights but also for how she’s building her brand in fashion, beauty, and entertainment.

That crossover comes during a stretch where Shields has also been open about her personal life—especially her relationship with Papoose. Earlier this year, she posted a birthday message for the rapper that read, “My man deserve everything. I wish for his bday I could surprise him with a baby,” making clear that her next move is a motherhood move.

She’s echoed that mindset in interviews, including on The Pivot Podcast, where she explained that she doesn’t want to wait until the end of her career to have kids. “I don’t want to wait till I’m, you know, 40, 43… I want to be able to run at the park with my kids,” she said, noting she plans to step away briefly and return to boxing after.

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