Claressa Shields Calls For Former Heavyweight Champ’s Retirement After Exciting Fight
Claressa Shields told Deontay Wilder to retire after his split decision over Derek Chisora. She was in Cardiff for Lauren Price's win. Full breakdown.
CARDIFF, WALES - APRIL 04: Claressa Shields in attendance during the Lauren Price vs Stephanie Pineiro Aquino: Awaken The Dragon fight night at Utilita Arena Cardiff on April 04, 2026 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images) Getty Images HIGHLIGHTS A congratulatory message came with a bold piece of advice. The woman behind the post has a history of sharing opinions on the men's game.
Major paydays could keep one fighter from following the advice. Claressa Shields wants Deontay Wilder to retire from boxing. Shields is a student of the game.
She watches a ton of fights. Every weekend, if you follow her on social media, you'll see her dropping her takes on the sport's top cards. On Saturday, she was pulling double duty.
She was in Cardiff for Lauren Price's unanimous decision win over Stephanie Pineiro Aquino (Shields faced off with Price after the fight teasing an upcoming bout) and she was watching as Wilder earned a split-decision win over Derek Chisora at the O2 Arena in Greenwich. Shields took to X with a congratulatory message and some advice. “Split Decision for Wilder!!!!!