American World Champion Boxer and 2x Olympic Gold medalist, Claressa Shields, tells a story of determination and overcoming adversity. Shields grew up with far less than most, admitting she didn't have a mattress to sleep on up until her debut at the Olympics. She details the hurdles she faced being a young girl in Flint, Michigan. From Sexual Abuse to finding her calling in Boxing, Claressa's words begin to describe how her challenges molded her into the strong, successful, history making woman she is today. The 45 minute interview will detail some of the most raw moments of her life. 

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Boxer Dave "White Rhino" Allen opens up about his quarantine life, his mental state admitting there are days "he's a suicidal wreck", Deontay Wilder's saying he doesn't believe Tyson Fury is WBC champion, + More!

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Boxing Superstar, Carl Froch, joins Michelle Joy Phelps as her very first guest to discuss boxing, Conspiracy theories (are we living on a flat earth?), and has words for rival Joe Calzaghe. 

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