Claressa Shields is thankful for Conor McGregor’s advice and says she’s using it to her good as she trains for her MMA debut


Claressa Shields is thankful for Conor McGregor’s advice and says she’s using it to her good as she trains for her MMA debut
Claressa Shields and Conor McGregor

Two-time Olympic gold medalist, Claressa Shields has been preparing to make her debut in the sport of MMA. The champion has been fortunate enough to be getting lessons from two-time UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and former featherweight and lightweight champion, Conor McGregor.

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This past December, Conor McGregor had a word of advice for the women’s boxing champion ahead of her MMA debut. Claressa was seen receiving lessons from Jon Jones. When ESPN posted the video of her training with the UFC champion, the Irishman went out of his way and commented on some tips and wished her well.

The two-division champion wrote, “Teach her balancing on the single leg first! Warm up / warm down for EVERY session – Pick the single leg and move her around. Elevate the leg high. Push her back with it. Lower it forward etc etc.”

“Get her real cozy hopping on that single leg! Improve her hamstring flexibility as well as balancing ability. Crucial going forward! Have her play with her punching while balancing on the single also. Finding the target of the temple of the person moving her leg around! Think coziness! Good luck Clarissa! Excited to see you progress!” Conor commented.

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“I took it, I use it, and hopefully everything goes as it’s supposed to go,” says Claressa on Conor’s advice

Claressa Shields and Jon Jones training

Shields signed with PFL this past November and is expected to make her debut this year. In a recent interview with Betway Insider, the champion spoke about how Conor’s advice has been helpful. “I just feel when Conor reached out, I feel like in a way he actually cared and he was wishing me good luck, and that’s what I appreciated most,” Shields said.

Shields is grateful for Conor going out of his way and giving her that piece of advice. “He didn’t have to give me any advice. He could have just seen it and kept on, but instead he was like, ‘I’m going to give out this advice,’ and it was great. I took it, I use it, and hopefully, everything goes as it’s supposed to go.”

Claressa is excited to make her debut and can’t wait to step into the octagon. “I can’t wait to get back in the MMA gym,” Shields said. 

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