Claressa Shields is entering a new chapter in her career — and her boyfriend Papoose is making sure she knows just how proud he is.
The two-time Olympic gold medalist and undisputed heavyweight champion recently signed a groundbreaking multi-fight partnership worth a guaranteed $8 million with Salita Promotions and Wynn Records. The two-year agreement includes four fights and makes Shields the first athlete ever signed to the music label.
To celebrate the milestone, Shields and her team hosted a signing party in Los Angeles, where Papoose — an accomplished New York rapper and Wynn Records’ Head of Hip-Hop — delivered a heartfelt public tribute to the boxing star.
“I love you to death,” he told Shields as he addressed the crowd, repeating the phrase for emphasis. “Let me say it again in case they didn’t hear me. I love you to death more than anything.”
Papoose also praised Shields’ trailblazing career, calling her the “Greatest Woman of All Time (GWOAT)” and welcoming her to Wynn Records with visible pride. Throughout the event, he highlighted her accomplishments and promised to support her as she steps into this ambitious new venture that blends sports, culture, and music.
For Shields, the partnership marks a major moment in women’s boxing. The $8 million figure is only the minimum guaranteed payout — the total value is significantly higher when factoring in bonuses and additional benefits. Promoters say the collaboration aims to elevate boxing athletes beyond traditional sports media by weaving in cultural and musical influence.
At 30, Shields has already built one of the most decorated résumés in boxing history. Undefeated at 17-0 (3 KOs), she remains the only fighter — male or female — to hold three undisputed titles at once and has earned world titles across five divisions. She is also ranked ESPN’s No. 1 pound-for-pound women’s boxer.
The celebratory moment also highlighted the strong partnership between Shields and Papoose, who played a key role in bridging the worlds of boxing and music for the deal. His emotional speech underscored the couple’s deep connection as Shields continues to break barriers both inside and outside the ring.
