Comments Thread For: 'Fighting Words' - T-Rex: Not All Was Golden For Claressa Shields

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by David P. Greisman - Claressa Shields found solace in a boxing gym for the same reason so many others have. It was a positive outlet, an escape from negative influences, a place where hard work truly does pay off in a city where the American Dream rarely becomes reality...
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If she was Ronda Rousey or Katie Taylor she wouldn't be struggling for more sponsorship or mainstream attention. Sad.

But she has managed to make something out of her life despite starting out in a very dark place. And she is even blossoming into a pleasant, smiling, and sociable young lady. So much respect to her for that.

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**** this *****.

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If she was Ronda Rousey or Katie Taylor she wouldn't be struggling for more sponsorship or mainstream attention. Sad.

But she has managed to make something out of her life despite starting out in a very dark place. And she is even blossoming into a pleasant, smiling, and sociable young lady. So much respect to her for that.

You already know what's about.

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If she was Ronda Rousey or Katie Taylor she wouldn't be struggling for more sponsorship or mainstream attention. Sad.

But she has managed to make something out of her life despite starting out in a very dark place. And she is even blossoming into a pleasant, smiling, and sociable young lady. So much respect to her for that.

Man it hit a soft spot in me when I heard her story, very strong young woman and I instantly became a fan and will be rooting for her to bring another gold to the

With that said its crazy, but you cant help but notice the publicity and outrage when a GROWN white girl gets plastered drunk and taken advantage of but a minority child gets ****d and shes expected to just live with it. I am glad Claressa made the best of it and isnt crying victim. Dont get me wrong **** is **** and its so wrong no matter what or how its done but when its not at an Ivy league school, no on cares...