This is December 25 ‘The Fire Inside’ premieres in the United StatesA film that sheds light on the story of Claressa Shields: Best Boxer of All Time for many, given her stats and records.
The An American is one of only four boxers, male or female, to win all four belts (WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO). In two pesos. During his career he had 64 wins (5 by KO) and one loss. He won Olympic gold at London 2012 at the age of 17 and repeated at Rio 2016. He turned professional in November of the same year. He had 15 fights with 15 wins (3 by KO). He holds the record for the fewest fights in two and three weights. He won world belts in five weight classes, including super welterweight, middleweight, light heavyweight and heavyweight.
After returning from Rio 2016 he received an email from Universal Studios To make a film on his life. “We negotiated for a year. I was only 20 years old, so I made sure I had a lawyer,” Shields explained in a report with ‘The Guardian’.
Directed by Rachel Morrison, starring Ryan Destiny and written by Barry Jenkins (Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay, with Tarell Alvin McCraney for ‘Moonlight’), this film tells how Shields became the most decorated boxer in history. “I want people to see that, even when you get knocked down, you get up and fight,” said the boxer, who had a long conversation with Jenkins, laying the foundations for what’s to come on the big screen: “I said I’m not here for people to cry and feel sorry for me. I am a winner“.
I am not here for people to cry and feel sorry for me; I am a winner
The film shows her difficult childhood, the economic hardships she experienced (more than once without anything to eat) or the discrimination she experienced based on gender, as well as her episode of sexual abuse which helps other women who have gone through it. “It’s about showing resilience, not getting caught up in sadness.”Claressa Shields of ‘The Guardian’ noted.
“I want you to leave the theater inspired, no matter how long it takes, to be yourself, to believe that what you do is okay.” If I face it all and don’t give up, you don’t need to be sorry. This film is not just my story: it’s a message to everyone: you can overcome anythingShields, who will defend his world heavyweight belt against Daniel Perkins in February, said.
