Claressa Shields Fights Back: Drug Test Defiance Amid Suspension Drama
Yo, boxing fans! It looks like the legendary Claressa Shields, widely celebrated as the “GWOAT” (Greatest Woman of All Time) in the ring, is facing a real heavyweight fight off the canvas. after the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission suspended her over a positive drug test for marijuana. But hold up—Shields is throwing serious shade at those “druggie” allegations, and she’s got the receipts to back it up! According to ESPN, her troubles surfaced when a saliva test from early February—taken after her victory against Danielle Perkins—showed traces of weed. Now, while marijuana use is a no-go in competitive sports, Shields is asserting her innocence with a bold statement, saying, “I can’t defend a lie!” As we all know, Shields is no ordinary boxer; with all major world titles under her belt (WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO), she’s literally made history in the sport.
Coming hard at the gossip mill, Claressa tweeted back on Valentine’s Day, “NICE TRY HATERS ???? DON’T Ever try and put no bulls**t on me. CLEAN ATHLETES WIN.” She wasn’t stopping there—by February 20, she highlighted her so-called “temporary suspension,” clarifying that she’s not stripped of her titles or banned from boxing, just awaiting a resolution. Her promoter, Dmitriy Salita, chimed in to assure fans that Shields is devoted to clean competition. In a gripping social media post, Shields released her test results later that week. While the oral test flagged positive, a follow-up urine test emerged victorious, coming back negative.
“A urine test—the most reliable testing method—can detect weed for up to 30 days in your urine, and came back negative,” she explained, asserting she’s remained compliant. This incident raises questions about marijuana policies in sports as more states legalize its use. Regardless, Claressa Shields is adamant that her integrity remains intact inside and outside the ring. So, will Shields’ unwavering stance bring her triumph in this off-ring battle? Only time will tell!
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and ESPN, BoxingScene, The Guardian
