Claressa Shields enters a pivotal career phase with her $8 million deal with Wynn Records and Salita Promotions, including a $3m signing bonus. The two-time Olympic gold medalist defends her undisputed heavyweight status against Franchon Crews-Dezurn on Saturday, reigniting a rivalry that began at the 2012 Olympic trials when a 16-year-old Shields upset the then-national champion.

Shields boasts a 17-0 professional record with three knockouts and has won all four previous meetings with Crews-Dezurn. Her contract represents unprecedented compensation in women's boxing, as the three-weight undisputed champion questions whether any male boxer has received a comparable signing bonus. The deal comes years after Shields believes she was underpaid following her Olympic success.

While calling out welterweight champions Lauren Price and Mikaela Mayer, Shields insists she won't drop weight classes despite their challenges. The 30-year-old GWOAT (Greatest Woman of All Time) plans to continue boxing until 38, motivated by reaching new heights and securing knockouts after dominating opponents.