Boxer Claressa Shields, aka “The GWOAT,” just made history in the ring. In her big unanimous decision win over a game but outclassed Danielle Perkins, which took place back in Shields’ hometown of Flint Michigan, Shields improved to 16-0. The win made the two-time Olympic gold medalist with titles in five divisions the first undisputed heavyweight champion in women’s boxing history.
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For Shields it was status quo; step in the squared circle and show why she’s the greatest boxer in women’s history. While we know all about Shields’ boxing talents, it’s her newfound love life that’s actually taking on a life of its own. Shields is dating longtime emcee Shamele Mackie, aka Papoose, and the two seemed inseparable leading up to her big win last Sunday.
Shields Loves Support Papoose Shows Her: Isn’t He Still Married?
Speaking on Instagram earlier this week, Shields shared how she loves that the “Control” rapper is by her side and truly cares about her, and vice versa.
“I love him, I love having his support. His support is very different from what I’ve had in the past. How he speaks to me is very different,” Shields explained, highlighting the positive impact of their bond.
“Pap is like my best friend. I talk to him about everything. We do have a great connection, and he understands me.”
Shields even said she would’ve liked if they could’ve stayed out of the limelight, but that wasn’t really possible anymore following the accusations brought on by his wife, rapper Remy Ma, whom he’s legally separated from.
Social media was split on the authenticity of Shields’ profession of love. Plenty of women were against the love connection as evidenced by their messages on X.
Said one fan on X: “He must be the first to ever pay her any attention cus her nose is open. He seems to really have a thing for dominant women. I wonder if she straps up on him like Remi did”
“They’re not going to last,” said another fan.
“Being in love with a married man is some delusional sh*t,” said another netizen, who clearly is not a fan of the champ.
Shields And Pap’s Relationship Has Come Under Scrutiny
Shields and Papoose’s hookup hasn’t come without backlash as the two have had their share of blowback which stemmed from the aforementioned “Conceited” rapper leaking alleged text messages between the two in an attempt to prove he cheated on her with the boxer.
There’s even been some online back and forth between all parties, including Remy Ma’s new mate, battle rapper Eazy The Block Captain, but despite that Shields is looking ahead and even said this in her IG live:
“I pick the person who I wanna be with. The person who with me picked me, and we build off of that.”
KO by the GWOAT.
