Boxing Champion Claressa Shields Suspended After Testing Positive For Marijuana

Claressa Shields has been suspended from the state’s Unarmed Combat Commission after “an oral fluid sample” test revealed she was positive for marijuana use on Thursday (Feb. 20). The ruling arrived in the aftermath of her win against boxer Danielle Perkins in early February. Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission released a statement regarding Shields’ apparent use of THC, asserting that as a boxer, she is responsible for upholding integrity within the sport. “Ms Shields’ conduct as a licensed professional boxer constitutes an imminent threat to the integrity of professional boxing, the public interest, and the welfare and safety of professional athletes,” the statement to Sky Sports read. Dmitriy Salita, Shields’ promoter, also sent a statement to the outlet on Friday (Feb. 21) declaring that the matter will be cleared up after a proper investigation has concluded. “This is a pending matter with the Michigan Commission and, as such, I cannot share much more. However, we are 100 percent confident Claressa Shields will be vindicated when this matter concludes, and all the evidence is heard,” it read “The GWOAT” hit up X/twitter on Thursday (Feb. 20) with a simple message responding to the MUCC’s decision, typing, “And still the UNDISPUTED WOMENS HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION,” referring to her historic position of being the first boxer regardless of gender to win undisputed titles in three different weight classes. Claressa then clarified what she was being suspended for, ironing some details with her followers. “It was marijuana, no PEDs,” Shields added. “It is a temporary suspension until I go to trial for the very petite amount. I’ve never smoked weed.”

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