Claressa Shields: Ban for marijuana lifted but sanctions still possible
Trio undisputed world champion Claressa Shields has released the stimulant suspension.
29-year-old American Tested for positive marijuana After defeating heavyweight Danielle Perkins at Michigan on February 3.
The Michigan Unarmed Fighting Commission temporarily suspended the Shield’s license, and she “provided evidence” on March 6 that “her actions no longer pose an imminent threat to the integrity of the sport, the public interest or the welfare and safety of the contestants.”
Shield Write on X:,,,,, External “No need to improve formally!
“But you guys are a little quiet! You guys are smoking marijuana on my ””’ and being suspended!
“Don’t worry! Still the undisputed heavyweight champion.”
Despite the disbandment of Shields’ moratorium, the committee said “no law enforcement action was closed”, which means she could face further sanctions.
