Claressa Shields set to take on Hanna Gabriels for IBF and WBA Middleweight World Championships

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Claressa Shields will challenge Hanna Gabriels on June 22nd in Detroit, Michigan.

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa Shields (5-0, 2 KOs) will take on reigning WBA and WBO champ Hanna Gabriels (18-1-1, 11 KOs) in the Masonic Temple in Detroit, Michigan on June 22nd.

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Claressa has achieved greatly in her recent bouts. She defeated Tori Nelson by UD in their January 22nd fight.

Undefeated WBC & IBF Super Middleweight champ Shields will look to continue her success against reigning WBA and WBO world champion Gabriels. A native of Costa Rica, Gabriels won her first belt in the 154-pound division in 2010.

Claressa is a rising star in the world of boxing. She has already captured two Olympic gold medals and a NABF middleweight title, all at the young age of 22. Even more, Claressa holds the accomplishment of being the first boxer, male or female, to successfully defend their Olympic gold medal. A Flint, Michigan native, Claressa has been an inspiration to her community. She often is found motivating others throughout the city in programs that assist at-risk youth.

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Christian Kirk shines at Rookie Premiere

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The event took place from May 18-20 in Los Angeles, California

The purpose of the Rookie Premiere is to connect the NFL’s top rookies with major business and marketing opportunities. For Christian Kirk, it was a chance to interact with potential business partners and hang out with other members of the draft class of 2018. Kirk was also able to spend time with Josh Rosen, the star QB out of UCLA. The two will become quick friends as they work on timing and routes during the offseason.

For the Cardinals, this offseason has been full of roster moves. Along with drafting Kirk and Rosen, the team also signed QB Sam Bradford, a former Heisman winner.

Rosen will be competing with Bradford for the starting QB job while Kirk will be working with a wide receiver core of Larry Fitzgerald and J.J. Nelson.

Christian Kirk had an All-American career as a wide receiver and kick return specialist at Texas A&M. Kirk will look to continue to find success in the NFL as a member of the Arizona Cardinals.