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Mar 2025
54m 4s

Throwing Punches and Shade with Claressa...

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You ever meet somebody and just know they got that FIRE inside them? Well, today we’re sitting down with none other than The GWOAT herself, boxing legend Claressa Shields, and Detroit’s own Ryan Destiny, who plays Claressa in the new film “The Fire Inside,” to talk all about lighting that flame. They dive into the real life inspiration behind the film, tracing Claressa’s rise from Flint, Michigan to becoming a two-time Olympic gold medalist and undisputed world champion. We’re touching on everything from Remy Ma and Keith Powers to Drake and Kendrick Lamar—so sit back, and get ready to roll with the punches!

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