The Breakfast Club

Claressa Shields joins Loon on It’s Up There for an in-depth conversation that goes far beyond boxing.
The two-time Olympic gold medalist and multi-division undisputed champion opens up about the criticism she receives over her appearance, why she believes successful women are judged differently, and what it feels like to constantly have her confidence challenged publicly.
Claressa also speaks about her relationship with Papoose, the business surrounding her career, money in women’s boxing and the reported $8 million deal attached to the next stage of her journey.
She breaks down her side of the infamous viral sparring knockdown, including what she says happened with sparring partner Arturs Ahmetovs and why she believes there was more to the footage than viewers initially understood.
The conversation also touches on Angel Reese, Serena Williams, Franchon Crews-Dezurn, Jake Paul and MVP, The Fire Inside, Flint, retirement, legacy, and what Claressa believes she still has left to accomplish after already becoming one of the most decorated fighters of her generation.
Hosted by Loon / Big Loon.
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Watch the full video conversation on the It’s Up There YouTube channel. Search “It’s Up There Claressa Shields.”
00:00 — Claressa Shields Joins Loon
04:30 — What Is Claressa Still Fighting For?
09:15 — Being Called “Ugly” & Criticism of Her Looks
15:00 — Angel Reese, Serena Williams & Successful Women Getting Attacked
20:30 — Claressa Shields on Papoose & Her Personal Life
27:00 — The $8 Million Deal & Money in Women’s Boxing
32:30 — The Viral Sparring Knockdown
38:30 — What Claressa Says Happened With the Gloves
44:00 — Boxing Politics, Rivals & Her Legacy
48:00 — Retirement & What Comes Next

Original Publish Date Aug 14, 2026
Claressa Shields on Papoose, the Viral Knockdown, $8M Deal & Being Called “Ugly"
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Doug talks with longtime friend Andrew “Andy” Hilfiger about building culture at the intersection of fashion and music, from early retail lessons with his older brother Tommy Hilfiger, to creating Tommy Jeans, and his own brand, Andrew Charles. Andy recounts key moments in his career, including styling hip-hop and R&B artists, launching iconic campaigns with Aaliyah, and how Snoop Dogg ended up wearing his designs on Saturday Night Live. He tells Doug about launching J.Lo by Jennifer Lopez, and remembers where he first met Doug... on Britney Spears' Baby One More Time tour. Andy shares advice on how to start your career in the fashion industry and reflects on changes driven by e-commerce and fast fashion in recent decades.
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Original Publish May 26, 2026
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In this special edition of Front Page, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett joins Mimi Brown for a one-on-one conversation about politics, justice and her future. She weighs in on the unanswered questions surrounding Nolan Wells’ death, Karmelo Anthony’s fight for a new trial, the future of the Democratic Party — and responds to James Talarico’s Breakfast Club interview.
From the Black Effect Podcast Network.
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Today on The Breakfast Club, Juvenile & B.G. Talk Cash Money Vs. No Limit Arena Tour, Birdman, Lil Wayne, New Orleans, Southern Hip-Hop. Plus, it’s Friday, so we opened the phone lines for callers to give the People’s Donkey. Listen for more.
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it’s Friday, so we opened the phone lines for callers to give the People’s Donkey. Listen for more.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM
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