Claressa Shields’ latest viral moment proves she can hold her own on the dance floor, too. The undefeated boxing champion recently took a break from her intense training camp to participate in the viral ‘Liberian Girl’ TikTok challenge.
Claressa Shields had social media buzzing again, and this time it wasn’t about belts, knockouts, or training camps. Claressa jumped into TikTok’s viral “Liberian Girl” challenge and delivered a confident, high-energy performance that instantly split the internet into two camps: those cheering her on and those wondering why she even needs to explain herself.
In the video, Claressa leaned fully into the moment. She moved with ease, hit the choreography with her own flair, and kept it playful from start to finish. Dressed in a yellow two-piece with a crop top and pleated mini skirt, she gives off summer energy despite the season, then seals the clip with a smooth walk-off that feels intentional and self-assured. It’s simply Claressa having fun.
Watch the video below:
And yes, the timeline noticed.
Fans quickly flooded the comments with praise, applauding her confidence and reminding critics that she’s earned the right to enjoy herself. Others, as expected, had opinions. A few questioned her femininity. Some suggested she should act differently.
Claressa Shields didn’t ignore the noise. She addressed it head-on, posting a follow-up video from what appeared to be a workout setting, clearly unbothered and very clear about who she is. She reminded viewers that she doesn’t get paid to dance. She gets paid to fight. And she does that better than almost anyone alive.
