Most Valuable Promotions bans Claressa Shields from all future events following a physical altercation with Alycia Baumgardner on Saturday.
Most Valuable Promotions has banned Claressa Shields from all future events following a physical altercation with Alycia Baumgardner on Saturday.in just 15 seconds in California.
A video circulating on social media shows the pair arguing before Shields appears to reach out and hit Baumgardner. , later claimed on social media that Baumgardner had physically threatened her. MVP said it is aware of the incident and that it holds a "strict zero-tolerance policy for hostile, threatening, or aggressive behavior".
"MVP does not condone, tolerate, or accept Claressa Shields' behavior in that setting and it reflects poorly on MVP and women's sports, which we have worked tirelessly to uplift. Unified super-featherweight champion Baumgardner, 31, claimed the incident was "unprovoked".
"This behaviour reflects a repeated pattern of hostility, chaos, and attention-seeking conduct that continues to embarrass women's sports. Shields last fought in February when she beat Franchon Crews-Dezurn to retain her undisputed heavyweight status and extend her undefeated record to 18. She faced off with Lauren Price in April after the Welshwoman retained her WBC, WBA, IBF welterweight titles, with Boxxer promoterBut Shields' prospects away from Price could look bleak with MVP holding a big stake in women's boxing.
MVP has signed many of the top female boxers over the past few years, including Baumgardner and three-weight world champion Mikaela Mayer.that she would welcome a bout with fellow American Mayer, but this ban could impact Shields' chances of striking a deal with MVP.
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