Claressa Shields net worth: How much does she make per fight?
How much money does women's boxing royalty Claressa Shields make?
The women many considered the greatest female boxer of all time is back in action on Saturday, June 3 with yet another chance to keep making history. Claressa Shields (13-0, 2 KOs) meets Maricela Cornejo after her original opponent, Hannah Gabriels, was pulled from the fight for testing for a banned substance. Although the highly anticipated rematch between the two has now been put on hold, Shields will still be looking to make a huge statement in front of her home fans in Detroit, Michigan.
Between her success as an Olympic gold medallist and her outstanding professional career, Shields has made a sizeable income rivalled only by a few in the women's boxing game. As of 2023, this is the predicted net worth of the current undisputed middleweight champion.
Claressa Shields' net worth as of 2023
It's safe to say that the self proclaimed 'G.W.O.A.T.' has had as much success outside the ring as she has inside of it. Shields has a net worth valued at $5 million as of 2023, with the majority of that money coming from her boxing purses.
Following her three-fight exclusive deal with SkySports, it is estimated that she made $1 million dollars for her fight against arch-nemesis Savannah Marshall, a figure that is likely to be repeated when she faces Cornejo on Saturday.
Outside of boxing, Shields also has signed a multi-fight deal with the PFL to see if she has a future in MMA. The amount of money she is being paid has not been released to the public but based on the recent deals that the PFL has announced, don't be surprised to hear that Shields has racked in sizeable checks for her two appearances in the promotion.
Given her status as one of the most recognizable female boxers, it is no surprise to see the lists of sponsors that Shields has. She's been a brand ambassador for Nike, then Under Armour before finally settling on Puma. She's also sponsored by Monster Energy, Swimsuits For All, Audi, and Powerade to name a few of the big brands that support Shields throughout her legendary career.
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