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American professional boxer and MMA fighter Claressa Shields is considered among the best female combat sports athletes of her generation. The 29-year-old has won several titles in multiple weight classes and holds win over credible opposition in her successful career.
Despite being a popular athlete, Shields often keeps her personal life away from the glitter and glamor of the sports entertainment industry. What we do know, however, is that she has been in a relationship with gym owner Tony Richardson.
Who is Claressa Shields' boyfriend?
Claressa Shields' partner Tony Richardson is an ISSA (International Sports Science Association) certified fitness trainer who is also the founder of 'AT Fitness Gym' in Mt. Morris.
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The gym was founded in 2019 with the aim of promoting and building a strong fitness community. Claressa Shields is a brand ambassador for the Michigan-based gym.
Nine years prior to his entrepreneurial ventures, Richardson earned a degree in Associate of Arts in Fashion Merchandising from Bauder College in Atlanta, Georgia.
Putting his merchandising knowledge to use, Richardson sells his own fitness clothing line collection via AT Fitness' website.
Claressa Shields went public with her romantic relationship for the first time in November 2020.
The former undefeated boxer posted a picture of herself dressed as Harley Quinn alongside Tony Richardson, who was dressed as the Joker, for Halloween.
It appears Tony is keen to learn about the 'sweet science of bruising' from the 'Greatest Woman Fighter of All Time' as Shields often appears in his social media posts, sharing boxing knowledge with her partner.
Claressa Shields and Tony Richardson got engaged
Claressa Shields and Tony Richardson's wedding rumors have been floating around for a long time. In April 2023, Shields lashed out at fans for misinformation about her getting married in a fiery post on X:
"Y’all is slow too. Being engaged and being married are TWO different things! Have y’all seen me walk down the aisle and say “I do” no tf you haven’t. So no I was never married."
However, in December 2023, Shields posted a video of her kissing Richardson on X and made an official announcement of their engagement:
"Lol [ring emoji] back officially engaged."
