From WBA/IBF Champion, Claressa Shields Becomes Champion of Humanity

Newly crowned WBA and IBF Middleweight Champion, Claressa Shields, has been very outspoken about the water crisis that has engulfed her hometown of Flint, Michigan.

According to WikiPedia:

The Flint water crisis began in 2014 when the drinking water source for the city of Flint, Michigan was changed from Lake Huron and the Detroit River to the cheaper Flint River. Due to insufficient water treatment, over 100,000 residents were exposed to high levels of lead in the drinking water. After a pair of scientific studies proved lead contamination was present in the water supply, a federal state of emergency was declared in January 2016 and Flint residents were instructed to use only bottled or filtered water for drinking, cooking, cleaning, and bathing. As of early 2017, the water quality had returned to acceptable levels; however, residents were instructed to continue to use bottled or filtered water until all the lead pipes have been replaced, which is expected to be completed no sooner than 2020.

Until Shields turned professional, she grew up and lived in the community now still reeling from the costly and dangerous decision of 2014.

With family and friends still living and dealing with the issue, the now Florida-based champion continued the awareness and positive efforts of the Michigan town throughout her young professional career.

Upon winning her 2nd division world championships, “T-Rex” showed more of her heart by presenting a check for $7,500 of her boxer purse towards the helpful efforts of her hometown.

What a very generous donation and selfless act, Champ! Congrats and much appreciation!

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