Boxing Star Claressa Shields Suspended by MVP

Five-weight world champion Claressa Shields has been banned from all Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) events. This decision stems from a physical altercation with fellow fighter Alycia Baumgardner at an MVP-hosted MMA bout featuring Ronda Rousey. The incident allegedly involved Shields slapping Baumgardner backstage after an exchange of verbal insults. MVP issued a statement declaring their zero-tolerance policy for hostile or aggressive behavior, emphasizing that physical altercations are unacceptable at their events. The promotion explicitly condemned Shields' actions, stating they reflect poorly on MVP and women's sports. Consequently, Shields is banned indefinitely from all MVP gatherings. Baumgardner, who is signed to MVP, indicated the matter would be addressed legally and professionally. Shields, 31, has not yet issued a public response to the ban or the incident.