Claressa Shields has officially announced her exit from mixed martial arts, emphasizing that she lacks the necessary time to properly train for MMA. Despite enjoying her experience and achieving a 2-1 record, she prioritizes her boxing career, where she is already exceptionally successful. Shields noted that training for MMA requires extensive commitment, suggesting aspirations to compete for a PFL title and against notable fighters, but ultimately concluded that she cannot devote the needed time. Her boxing accolades continue to be her primary focus, as she holds titles in five weight classes.
"MMA is done, sweetheart," she said. "It was fun. I don't have enough time to train for it. It takes six months, eight months to get ready to defend takedowns."
"I did it because I wanted to prove a point. I proved that point - to me three times, but you can say twice because I won twice."
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