Flint Michigan Boxer’s New Movie Set For Christmas Release

She is one of the greatest women boxers of all time!

The best part is...she is from Michigan.

Have you heard of Claressa Shields?

Claressa Shields

As a girl from Flint, Michigan, Claressa "T-Rex" Shields dominated as she rose through the ranks to make boxing history!

At 11 years old, Shields started boxing. Making a name for herself as an amateur boxer, Shields eventually an Olympic champion.

Now, she is the 2023 ESPY Boxer of the Year, a 15x World Champion, and 3x undisputed champion

Besides her boxing career, Shields is also an ambassador for gender equality in all sports, particularly boxing.

The Fire Inside

Written by Oscar-winning producer Barry Jenkins, who is well-known for his movie, "Moonlight," it follows the true story of Shields, played by Ryan Destiny, and her coach, played by Academy Award nominee Brian Tyree Henry.

According to a statement, the movie "is the inspirational true story of Claressa Shields, arguably the greatest female boxer of all time. Claressa, a high school junior from Flint, Michigan, aided by her tough love coach, Jason Crutchfield, pushes past all limitations to become the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing. But even at the pinnacle of success, Claressa has to reckon with the fact that not all dreams are created equal, and the real fight has only just begun."

After its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, it has received incredible reviews.