Claressa Shields Opens Up About Being in Love with Papoose
boxing sensation Claressa Shields is known for her impressive skills inside the ring, but recently she’s been making headlines for her romantic life outside of it. The 26-year-old welterweight boxing champion has revealed that she is head over heels in love with rapper Papoose, and it’s clear that her feelings run deep.
In a recent interview with The Athletic, Shields shared her thoughts on her whirlwind romance with the 42-year-old rapper. "I didn’t think I was going to fall in love again," she admitted. "But Papoose is someone special. He’s a great partner, a great friend, and a great listener. He knows how to handle me, even when I’m being crazy, which is most of the time!"
Shields, who became the first American boxer to win Olympic gold at the age of 17 and has since held multiple world championships, has never been one to shy away from speaking her truth. And now, she’s opening up about her love life in a big way.
"He’s been hurt before, I’ve been hurt before," Shields continued. "We both come from places of pain and betrayal, but we’re trying to heal each other. We’re trying to do this thing, this love thing, right this time."
While Shields and Papoose have kept their relationship largely private, their social media PDA has made it clear that they’re extremely happy together. The couple, who have been dating for a few months now, frequently posts romantic messages, photos, and videos for each other on their respective Instagram accounts.
Despite being from different industries and having very different backgrounds, Shields and Papoose seem to have found common ground in each other. For Shields, their love is more than just a romance – it’s a means of healing, growth, and self-discovery.
"Papoose is not just my man, he’s my therapist, my best friend, my soulmate," Shields gushed. "He sees me for who I am, flaws and all, and loves me anyway. He’s giving me a different kind of validation, a validation that I needed."
As her relationship with Papoose continues to blossom, it’s clear that Shields is happy, content, and more focused than ever. And while fans may be disappointed that she won’t be boxing as frequently now that she’s in a long-term relationship, Shields is reassuring them that this new chapter is just the beginning of her most exciting journey yet.
"I’m not done boxing, I’m just taking a break," Shields emphasized. "I’m working on my craft, I’m working on me. And now, I get to share it all with the love of my life."
Love is in the air, folks, and it’s clear that Claressa Shields is soaking up every last drop of happiness with Papoose by her side.
